Saur Energy Explains: Grains to Grid – Power of Sand Batteries Updated On Thu, Jul 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Energy storage technologies are evolving at a fast pace in order to keep up with the new-age energy storage demand. New innovations in battery technologies have enhanced energy density, life, and cost components of the novel batteries, making them more favorable than ever before. Thermal storage based Sand batteries are one such ESS technology that […] Read more
Rajasthan Genco Issues 1GW BESS Tender With VGF Updated On Fri, Jun 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy In one of the first, a power-generating company (Genco) in Rajasthan has issued a tender for 1 GW of Battery Energy Storage (BESS) project with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support. The Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL) has invited bids for the development of 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) under […] Read more
Sungrow Unveils Its ESS Platform-PowerTitan 3.0 Updated On Wed, Jun 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global inverter and energy storage system provider Sungrow has unveiled its next-gen PowerTitan 3.0 Energy Storage System (ESS) Platform. The platform fit for utility-scale applications is available for immediate commercial deployment. The platform is designed such that all functional modules can be freely deployed according to scenario requirements without redesign. Hence, it is compatible with […] 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
Working Towards Making Solar Affordable For Masses: Karan Singh (Evolve) Updated On Tue, May 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy How has the journey of Evolve Energy been in India? What are the key factors driving its growth? Evolve Energy’s expansion across India and overseas has been driven by its integrated business model, which spans the manufacturing of solar components to the construction and operation of power plants. This end-to-end structure has provided customers with […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Gujarat Farmers to Earn Rs 2.83/Unit for Surplus Solar Updated On Mon, May 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved the implementation of Component C of the PM-KUSUM scheme, setting the stage for large-scale solarization of grid-connected agricultural pumps across the state. In an order issued in response to a petition filed by the state’s four distribution companies (DGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL, and UGVCL) along with Gujarat Urja […] Read more
The Future Of Jobs Is Green, But Getting There Is A Maze Updated On Tue, May 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy By-Aditi Tandon and Sejal Mehta This story is part of a mini-series on green jobs. It explores how people are navigating careers in the green economy. The first story unpacked what green jobs are and why they matter. The upcoming stories will dive into specific sectors driving India’s green workforce and the aligned opportunities that this creates. […] Read more
CATL Pins Hopes On Its Naxtra Sodium-ion Battery For EVs Updated On Tue, Apr 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Chinese battery giant CATL unveiled three electric vehicle battery products recently at its first-ever Super Tech Day, marking a major step into what it calls the “multi-power era”. The company launched the Freevoy Dual-Power Battery, the Naxtra sodium-ion battery — the world’s first to reach mass production — and a second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery. It […] Read more
Bigger & Faster – South India’s Renewable Comeback Updated On Wed, Apr 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy South India, which heralded some of the earliest large-scale solar and wind projects in the country, is now further expanding its clean energy footprint. Again, one could say that some of India’s most notable renewable achievements came from the region before 2020. From the then-largest solar plant at Kamuthi in Tamil Nadu with a 648 […] Read more
