IndiGrid Commissions First Utility-Scale BESS Project In Delhi Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy IndiGrid, an Indian power sector Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT), has commissioned one of India’s first regulated utility-scale standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects with a capacity of 20 MW / 40 MWh in Delhi – Kilokari BESS Private Limited (KBPL). KBPL has been designed to integrate renewable energy into the distribution level grid system, […] Read more
Piyush Goyal Seeks More Innovation From Indian Startups Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy With a thought-provoking speech that served as both an acknowledgement and a critique of India’s startup ecosystem, Union Minister Piyush Goyal held the mirror to India’s startup community at the Startup Mahakumbh event on Thursday in New Delhi. While acknowledging India’s progress and development, Goyal urged entrepreneurs to rethink their focus and aspire to global […] Read more
No Viability Gap Funding Released For BESS In FY25: Govt Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said that it has not issued any viability gap funding (VGF) for battery energy storage system in FY25. The Union Cabinet approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) on September 6, 2023, to support sector development. Under the scheme guidelines, 10% of […] Read more
Pace Digitek Files ₹900 Cr IPO For Setting Up BESS Project Updated On Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Renewable energy and telecom service provider Pace Digitek Ltd has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) worth ₹900 crore and is considering a pre-IPO placement of up to ₹1,800 million, according to its draft red herring prospectus. The IPO plans follow a string of wins for the firm in recent BESS tenders due from […] Read more
CATL, Sinopec Join Hands To Build Battery Swapping Stations Updated On Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) have signed a cooperation framework agreement in Beijing, committing to a long-term partnership to develop a nationwide battery-swapping ecosystem. Under the agreement, the companies plan to complete at least 500 battery swap stations this year, with a long-term goal of reaching 10,000 […] Read more
Sarla, Oriana & Pace Digitek Get 350 MWh In Karnataka’s 1 GWh BESS Tender Updated On Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Karnataka Power Transmission Corp Ltd (Kptcl) awarded its 350 MW battery energy storage (BESS) project to three winners namely, Sarla Project Works, Oriana Power, and Pace Digitek. KPTCL released this tender in March this year, 2025 and declared winners within a month, one of the fastest transitions from announcement to results. The bulk power procurer […] Read more
SPML Infra In Tie-Up With Energy Vault To Make, Deploy Batteries In India Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy New Delhi based SPML Infra Limited has signed a licensing and royalty agreement with leading storage solutions firm Energy Vault. For SPML Infra, with its hitherto specific focus on India’s water and energy infrastructure, the tie-up marks a significant push into the energy infrastructure space, where it has had a small but significant presence until […] Read more
CEA Clarifies On New Energy Storage Rule Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has amended its provisions to clarify that ongoing government schemes, such as the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, will continue under their existing rules without new energy storage mandates. It further specified that the energy storage system (ESS) co-location requirement applies only to future solar tenders and not to […] Read more
Can Honda Do An Activa With Its Activa e:? Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Honda Activa is not just a scooter. It stands as a symbol of no-nonsense mobility, deeply embedded in our memories and popular culture, and has even been immortalised in a hit song embraced by Gen Alpha. Launched in 2001, the petrol Activa revolutionised personal mobility in India, becoming a staple for millions, especially women, with […] Read more
