As Wind Energy Finally Crosses 50 GW Milestone, No Time To Rest Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The March update from India’s Central Electricity Authority finally confirmed what was expected. The breaching of the 50 GW milestone by India’s wind energy developers. With Fy25 seeing fresh additions of 4.15 GW, the industry saw one of its best years, even though the all time best seen in 2016-17 still seems a tough target […] Read more
Solid-State vs Sodium-Ion: Who Will Dethrone Lithium-Ion Batteries? Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The rise of renewable energy (RE) and the electric vehicle boom have brought with them increased expectations from the energy storage industry like increased efficiency, considerably high safety, and huge energy densities, and of course preferably at lower costs. Aiming to offer options are Sodium-ion batteries and solid-state batteries. Both have their own sets of […] Read more
Olectra Greentech Wins Rs 427 Cr E-Bus Order In Himachal Pradesh Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Hyderabad-based Electric vehicle maker Olectra Greentech bagged an Rs 427 crore order for 297 non-air-conditioned electric buses. The company told in a regulatory filing that it secured the project from the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC). Olectra Greentech said it has received a Letter of Award from Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) for the supply […] Read more
The Hoymiles Truck Blazes A Trail In South India Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy As India’s solar market expands, a notable expansion has been seen in the rooftop sector where the PM Suryaghar Scheme has catalysed demand in a big way. This rising demand across the country has also created a need for solar firms to look at new ways of reaching potential customers. Global solar and energy storage […] Read more
Tata Power Gets MERC Nod For 100 MW BESS In Mumbai Updated On Tue, Apr 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy Tata Power has received approval from the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to install a 100 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Mumbai over the next two years. The BESS, equipped with ‘black start’ functionality, will enable the recovery of power supply to critical infrastructure, including the metro, hospitals, airports, and Data Centers, in […] Read more
Recruitment of Experienced Professionals on Fixed Term Basis in Renewable Energy area Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Ltd. has presence in the renewable power and hydrogen generation business. Commensurate with our country’s growth challenges, the company has embarked upon an ambitious plan to attain a total installed capacity of 60 GW by 2032. NGEL is looking for experienced professionals for Renewable Energy area […] Read more
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
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
BrightNight India Appoints Kapil Kasotia As Chief Operating Officer Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy BrightNight, a global renewable energy producer with a strong Indian presence, has appointed Kapil Kasotia as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its India operations, as it looks to accelerate execution of its multi-gigawatt dispatchable renewable energy projects across key states. Kasotia brings over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. He […] Read more
