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
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
Maintenance Supervisor – Hydraulic Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Manage people:- Ensure that safety rules for maintenance activities (such as LOTO procedure) are known & applied by its team. Be responsible for induction of all newcomers in his/her perimeter (temporaries included). Ensure the organization and scheduling of training actions so that they are aware of all the procedures, tools & standards they have to […] 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
India Adds 1,167 Training Centers & 926 ITIs/NSTIs For RE Skilling Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest data shared by the Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Yesso Naik revealed that 1,167 training centers/institutes and approximately 926 ITIs/NSTIs are currently operational, along with centers affiliated with the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), to facilitate renewable energy skilling and training. Out of these, 903 ITIs/NSTIs […] Read more
Spain’s Push For Solar Manufacturing With €210 million Funding Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Under the NextGenEU initiative, Spain’s Ministry of Ecological Transition (MITECO) has awarded more than €210 million in funding to seven solar PV manufacturing projects. Called the RENOVAL programme, it is being managed by the Institute for Diversification and Energy Saving (IDAE in Spanish). It announced the results last week. The funds will be provided through […] Read more
Adani Green Secures 400 MW UPPCL Solar Project At ₹2.57/kWh Updated On Fri, Mar 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy Adani Green’s subsidiary–Adani Renewable Energy Holding Twelve Limited (AREH12L), recently secured a 400 MW solar project from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) at a tariff of ₹2.57/kWh. The company informed its investors in its regulatory filing before the exchanges. It said, “Adani Renewable Energy Holding Twelve Limited (AREH12L), a subsidiary of Adani Green, received […] Read more
National Sales Manager (India) Updated On Thu, Mar 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy We are looking for an experienced and result-orientated National Sales Manager – India, for our Taylor Hobson business unit, to drive our growth across multiple markets. The position is ideally located at AMETEK Office at Bangalore. You will be responsible for strategic sales and service growth in India and the position reports to the UK […] Read more
