Empowering India’s ESS Future: Hopewind’s Scalable, Grid-Ready PCS Solutions Lead the Way – Sunil Panigrahi, Country Manager – India

What market gap does the new HPPS PCS Turnkey Station (1.25–3MW) aim to fill in India’s energy storage sector?

Hopewind is providing PCS turnkey stations with PCS modules in a racking system from 1.25 MW to 3 MW for the Utility segment and the vast C&I segment. The Indian Energy Storage sector is very keen to explore String PCS solutions as it can be customized and designed as per the power requirement of the BESS. Hopewind can provide different capacities of PCS station solutions according to different project requirements.

What key technical advantages make this PCS solution stand out in terms of grid compatibility and durability?

Hopewind offers both Central PCS and String PCS solutions. The selection of the type of PCS depends on the project requirement and application. Hopewind PCS Solutions are IEC, CEA certified and have multiple compliance certifications. It also supports LVRT, HVRT and Black start. Besides these standard features, the PCS also supports Grid Forming Characteristics.

How will the flexible MV voltage range and multiple operation modes benefit Indian utilities and EPCs?

Hopewind PCS supports various modes of operations including PQ, VF,  VSG, on-grid/off-grid. It can also collaborate with EMS to support multiple functions like planned curve output, smoothing new energy fluctuations. The PCS solution also supports four quadrant regulation PQ control. The various modes mentioned above give flexibility and control to the Indian Utilities to design and plan the BESS according to their application based consumption.

How does the anti-corrosion design and no-derating at 45°C support deployment in India’s climate?

Given the hot and humid climate in most part of India, Hopewind is offering its String PCS Solutions with no derating at 45℃, and the Central PCS solutions with no derating at 51℃,  which provide better performance under such high temperature conditions. In addition, IP66 and C3~C5 anti-corrosion degree provide added advantage in coastal and harsh environmental regions.

What is Hopewind’s go-to market plan for scaling PCS adoption across India?

Driven by growing demand and falling capex, India’s ESS market is accelerating, and Hopewind is set to lead with its best-in-class PCS solutions tailored to diverse project needs. As mentioned in the previous questions, our Central PCS and String PCS solutions are designed to meet all of India’s ESS requirements. To promote adoption, we adopt industry media partnerships and targeted campaigns to raise stakeholder awareness, and on-site engagement by showcasing our PCS solutions at major exhibitions and events for hands-on technology experience. ESS market remains a strategic focus for Hopewind in India. Given the experience and the domain knowledge of PCS products for several years, Hopewind is a go-to brand for PCS for the ESS project developers in India.