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
Sales Manager – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy Key Responsibilities – BESS Storage Sales:- Government Tenders: Identify and track relevant Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) tenders, analyze requirements, and lead the bidding process to secure government contracts. OEM Partnerships: Identify and engage with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) seeking lithium battery manufacturers, fostering partnerships to expand business opportunities. Market Development: Build and maintain relationships […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Shakti Pumps Gets Rs. 12.42 Cr Order From MEDA Updated On Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar pump manufacturer Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd. announced today that it has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) for the installation of 445 off-grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS). In a regulatory filing, the company said the project will be implemented at various locations across Maharashtra […] 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
Consumers In Karnataka To Pay 8 Charges For Open Access: KERC Updated On Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Months after the Karnataka High Court struck down the state’s existing open access rules, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has introduced a revised regulatory framework. The newly notified KERC (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2025, aim to streamline access for power consumers and generators. Eight Charges for Open Access Connections Under the […] Read more
SPML Infra In Tie-Up With Energy Vault To Make, Deploy Batteries In India Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy New Delhi based SPML Infra Limited has signed a licensing and royalty agreement with leading storage solutions firm Energy Vault. For SPML Infra, with its hitherto specific focus on India’s water and energy infrastructure, the tie-up marks a significant push into the energy infrastructure space, where it has had a small but significant presence until […] 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
We focus on efficiency rather than number of people: Emmvee Photovoltaic Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy It was in June last year, when results from PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), an autonomous testing facility catering to the downstream solar industry and affiliated with the Kiwa Group, released its newest PV Module Reliability Scorecard. The 10th edition of the widely awaited annual scorecard of solar module quality featured 53 manufacturers as Top Performers in […] Read more
60% Of Municipal Bonds Miss Being Labelled Green: CEEW-GFC Updated On Fri, Mar 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy Municipal green bonds could mobilize up to Rs. 20,000 crore (USD 2.5 billion) by 2030, unlocking critical funding for civic and climate-resilient urban growth in India, according to a new independent report released by the CEEW Green Finance Centre (CEEW-GFC). The report, Unlocking Green Finance for India’s Urban Local Bodies Through Municipal Green Bonds, finds […] Read more
