EnergyStorage
Gaining Momentum: Developers’ perspective on the wind power sector
India’s wind power sector is entering a phase where capacity addition is increasingly being shaped by the requirements of firm and round-the-clock (RTC) power, rather than standalone renewable procurement. Hybrid, firm and despatchable renewable energy […]
Clean Growth: Telangana’s diversified renewable energy approach critical to the 2047 vision
By Pankhudi Jha Renewable energy has become an integral part of Telangana’s long-term development strategy. Under the Telangana Rising Vision 2047, the state aims to become a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and further expand […]
Bondada Engineering incorporates SPV for 225 MW/450 MWh BESS project in Andhra Pradesh
Bondada Engineering Limited (BEL) has incorporated Bondada Hindupur BESS Project Private Limited (BHBPL) as a wholly-owned subsidiary and special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the development of a 225 MW/450 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) […]
SWELECT Energy Systems: Focus on building a more balanced portfolio
Dr Arulkumar Shanmugasundaram, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, SWELECT Energy Systems, spoke to Renewable Watch about the company’s expanding independent power producer (IPP) and manufacturing businesses, the growing role of battery energy storage systems […]
Rethinking the Mix: Modelling insights for solar-wind-battery projects in the C&I segment
By Kaushik Narayanan, Founder and CEO, Minalav Commercial and industrial (C&I) customers are emerging as one of the biggest drivers of renewable energy growth in India, ensuring decarbonisation and cutting power costs. Solar-wind hybrids with […]
Solaryaan unveils all-in-one inverter series
Solaryaan has launched its comprehensive inverter portfolio. The new portfolio includes the all-in-one series, which consists of a single-phase energy storage system. The energy storage system combines a hybrid inverter and a 10.24 kWh battery […]
Storage Opportunity: BESS potential to make renewable capacity reliable
By Rajesh Kaushal, Business Group Head, Energy Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions – India and SAARC, Delta Electronics India India has proven that it can build renewable capacity at remarkable speed. The next test is whether […]
Waaree Energies secures solar-plus-storage project from SECI
Waaree Forever Energies Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, has received a letter of award (LoA) from Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). The award is for the development of […]
ENGIE commissions 251 MW BESS projects in Chile
ENGIE has commenced commercial operations for two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Chile. The projects include the Libélula and Los Loros BESS, adding a combined 251 MW of storage capacity to the National […]
CIP acquires Gawara Baya hybrid project in Australia
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Copenhagen Infrastructure V fund, has acquired the Gawara Baya hybrid project located in North Queensland, Australia. The project was acquired from Windlab. The project combines a 408 MW onshore […]
Return and Vattenfall sign agreement for 800 MWh BESS in Netherlands
Return and Vattenfall have signed a long-term agreement for the 200 MW/800 MWh Sirius battery energy storage system (BESS) project located in Winschoten, Groningen, Netherlands. The project is being delivered by Huawei, Hanab and Omexom, […]
Unlocking Potential: Accelerating innovation in India’s cleantech sector
By Dr Sapan Thapar, Convenor – Innovation Cell, TERI School of Advanced Studies With more than 200,000 enterprises working on a myriad of contemporary challenges, India hosts the world’s third largest start-up ecosystem. These ventures, […]
Emerging Storage Alternatives: New technologies and business models improve battery costs and efficiency
By Nidhi Dua India’s rapidly expanding electric mobility and renewable energy sectors are creating demand for batteries beyond conventional ownership models. Energy-storage-as-a-service (ESaaS), battery-as-a-service (BaaS) and battery swapping are emerging as alternatives to battery ownership […]
JinkoSolar unveils smart solar-storage system for AI data centres
JinkoSolar has unveiled the Sunny 365 smart solar-storage system, an integrated solution designed for artificial intelligence data centres (AIDC). It combines high-efficiency photovoltaics, long-duration energy storage and intelligent operations and maintenance to provide reliable power, […]
SECI announces results of 1,500 MW PSP auction
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the winners of its 1,500 MW/12,000 MWh pumped storage projects (PSP) auction. The tender was floated in December 2025. Of the total tendered capacity, 1,344 MW […]
Spearmint Energy secures approval for 600 MWh Minnesota BESS
Spearmint Energy has received approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for the Midwater energy storage project. The project includes a 150 MW/600 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Freeborn County, […]
Exide Industries invests Rs 1 billion in its subsidiary Exide Energy Solutions
Exide Industries Limited has invested nearly Rs 1 billion in its wholly owned subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL). The investment is part of the company’s approved plan to invest up to Rs 14 billion […]
Fidra Energy achieves financial close on 1.1 GWh UK BESS project
Fidra Energy has reached financial close on its 500 MW/1.1 GWh West Burton C battery energy storage system (BESS) project located in Nottinghamshire, UK. The project received financing of around £231 million in loan facilities […]
GIP acquires majority stake in Summit Ridge Energy
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), part of BlackRock, has agreed to acquire a majority and controlling stake in Summit Ridge Energy in US. Summit Ridge Energy, founded in 2017, develops, owns, and operates solar and energy […]
