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
BYD 1000 kW Leap: The Fastest EV Charging System Yet? Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Electric Vehicle (EV) industry was recently, well, shocked at news of BYD’s latest innovation of a MW sized charging. Generally, depending on its capacity, it takes anywhere between 20 minutes to 8 hours to charge up the battery of an EV. However, the Chinese automaker BYD announcement of its latest blade battery – flash […] 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
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
Debmalya Sen takes Over As President, IESA Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), a leading industry alliance focused on accelerating energy storage, green hydrogen, and e-mobility adoption in India has announced the appointment of Debmalya Sen as its new President. He will resume the charge immediately. Founded in 2012, by Customized Energy Solutions (CES), IESA’s vision is to make India a global […] Read more
