Andhra Pradesh Moves to Regulate Battery Storage Projects Updated On Wed, Jul 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh has unveiled draft regulations to formalise the planning, procurement and deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS), aiming to boost renewable energy integration and improve the resilience of its electricity grid. The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) released the draft rules this week, marking the state’s first comprehensive attempt to regulate large-scale […] Read more
US Clean Energy Surges with USD 10 Billion Q1 Boost Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The United States continues its robust clean energy growth as it achieved its second-strongest Q1 figures of capacity addition till date. The American Clean Power Association (ACPA) highlights in its Clean Power Quarterly Market Report Q1 2025 that the recent quarterly growth of the US clean energy sector is worth USD 10 billion investment. Adding […] Read more
Govt Picks 15 States, NTPC To Offer VGF Support For BESS Updated On Tue, Jun 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has approved a ₹5,400 crore ($650 million) viability gap funding (VGF) scheme aimed at accelerating the deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the country, according to a latest notification issued by the Ministry of Power. Funded through the Power System Development Fund (PSDF), the scheme will support the development […] Read more
NGEL Wins NHPC’s 80 MW/320 MWh BESS Project In Kerala Updated On Thu, May 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has successfully emerged as the winning bidder in the e-reverse auction conducted by NHPC Limited on May 21, 2025. NTPC’s renewable energy arm, NGEL secured a cumulative capacity of 80MW/320MWh/Month under the competitive bidding process. Whereas, Gujarat-based Opera Energy secured a 15 MW/50 MWh project for Rs. Rs. 4.38 Lac/MW/Month. […] Read more
Zelestra, Sungrow Sign Landmark BESS Deal for Chile Project Updated On Tue, May 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Renewable energy firm Zelestra has signed a major supply agreement with Chinese technology provider Sungrow to deploy advanced battery storage systems for one of the largest battery energy storage projects in Latin America. Under the deal, Sungrow will deliver its PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled battery energy storage system (BESS) and MV power conversion units for the […] Read more
Waaree Announces $200mn Investment To Expand US Operations Updated On Wed, May 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Waaree Solar Americas Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of India-based Waaree Energies Ltd., announced an additional investment of $200 million in the United States at the SelectUSA Investment Summit hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The new investment will focus on battery energy storage systems, aimed at boosting the company’s technological capabilities and supporting […] Read more
GERC Approves BESS Project Tariff, Blames GUVNL For Delays Updated On Wed, May 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved tariffs discovered through a competitive bidding process for the development of 500 MW/1000 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Gujarat, despite flagging concerns over procedural lapses by state utility GUVNL. The bidding, part of Phase IV of GUVNL’s global tender, attracted 15 technically qualified bidders […] Read more
NHPC Issues 500 MW/1000 MWh BESS Tender For Andhra Project Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy NHPC Limited has now come up with a fresh tender to boost energy storage projets in Andhra Pradesh. The Navratna company issued a tender accordingly. The tender seeks developers to develop a 500 MW/1000 MWh energy storage project under Tranche II. These will be developed near substations of the STU network in Andhra Pradesh. The […] Read more
NTPC REL Issues 2.5 GW BESS Tender For Its Thermal Plants Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC REL recently released a tender to develop a 2500 MW/10,000 MWH Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. The NTPC subsidiary has planned the project as spread across NTPC thermal power stations. The last date to submit the bids is February 17, 2025. The tender document elaborated on the project’s capacity. It mentioned, “The battery […] Read more
