GUJARAT: ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, today announced a major milestone in its India journey with the successful award of 280 MW / 2 hrs of battery storage capacity in the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) auction. Part of the 2 GW / 4 GWh national tender, this represents one of the largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) allocations in the country to date and marks ENGIE’s formal entry into utility-scale storage in India. With this award, ENGIE’s India portfolio now reaches approximately 2.75 GW, strengthening its role as a long-term partner in enabling India’s 500 GW clean energy ambition and accelerating the shift toward firm, future-ready renewable power.

This project comes at a pivotal moment for India’s renewable and storage sector. As solar and wind capacity scale rapidly, the country needs large-format storage systems that can deliver clean power on demand, reduce curtailment, and enhance grid stability. ENGIE’s GUVNL BESS project will help address peak loads, enable smoother 24/7 renewable integration, and support the next phase of India’s grid modernisation.

Globally, ENGIE has set an ambition of deploying 95 GW of renewable and storage installed capacity by 2030. The Group already operates  55 GW and has 6 GW under construction, bringing deep technological expertise and operational maturity to India’s evolving storage market. The GUVNL award builds on this global foundation and positions ENGIE to deliver a new class of reliable, flexible energy solutions to India.

Amit Jain, CEO and Country Manager ENGIE India, Managing Director Renewables & Batteries India & South-East Asia, expressed, “India’s renewable story is entering a decisive phase, where scale must be matched with firmness, flexibility, and digital intelligence. Storage is the bridge that will take us there. This award strengthens ENGIE’s mission to build the next generation of hybrid and storage-backed infrastructure that can support peak demand, integrate more renewables, and deliver dependable clean power to millions. Backed by ENGIE’s global storage expertise, we are committed to shaping an energy system that is resilient, efficient, and ready for the future India is building.”

The win reinforces ENGIE’s long-term commitment to India’s clean energy future. With scalable, technology-led renewable and storage solutions, ENGIE continues to advance a resilient, low-carbon energy ecosystem that is essential to meeting India’s 2030 and 2047 climate goals.

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The upgraded Replus 6GWh facility will be designed to deliver:

• High-Speed Automation Manufacturing Process: Leverage automation, AI, and data-driven manufacturing, integrating real-time monitoring, machine vision, robotic systems, automated material handling, and laser welding to enhance efficiency, accelerate production, and embrace sustainability by minimizing carbon footprint.
• Adoption of Advanced Cell Chemistry: To meet the evolving needs of the market, the plant will adopt a cell chemistry & technology-agnostic approach with the capability of handling high energy density cells, blade cells, future cell chemistry cells, including Na-ion, LMFP, LTO, etc.
• Next-Gen Products: The products rolling out from the plant will cater to a variety of electric vehicles, including EV passenger vehicles, EV buses, EV trucks, and grid-scale renewable plants with Advanced Battery Packs & Liquid Cooled BESS Container Solutions.

On this occasion, Riju Jhunjhunwala, Vice Chairman, of LNJ Bhilwara Group, said, “At LNJ Bhilwara Group, we have always been at the forefront of advancing clean energy technologies across our diverse business ventures. The expansion of the Replus plant to 6GWh marks a significant milestone in our commitment to driving India’s sustainable growth and energy transition”

Hiren Pravin Shah, Managing Director & CEO, of Replus, added, “With this expansion, Replus is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy storage globally. By integrating high-speed automation and next-generation battery technologies, we are committed to delivering industry-leading products for EVs and ESS applications.”

Replus expands its battery manufacturing capacity, reinforcing its commitment to the Government of India’s mission for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, driving self-reliance and strengthening local manufacturing in India.

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The technology for these projects will utilize lithium iron phosphate (LFP) based liquid-cooled containerized BESS solution. This project will be executed as a Lump Sum Turnkey Project agreement, consolidating the solar project as a single Battery Storage. WRTL marks its major milestone in becoming an integrated EPC company.

Viren Doshi, Director of Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited stated, “The said project is expected to significantly enhance the efficiency and reliability of renewable energy in Gujarat. By integrating these systems, we aim to provide a robust infrastructure that supports the growing demand for sustainable energy. We are pleased to receive this repeat order, which demonstrates our customers’ trust in our ability to deliver and highlights our disciplined approach to achieving results on time and within budget. This partnership supports our commitment to a sustainable future.”

Arvind Bansal, CEO, of Continuum Green Energy Limited, stated, “This collaboration marks a significant step towards integrating energy storage solutions in our wind-solar hybrid renewable projects for our industrial consumers. We are confident that Waaree Renewable Technologies’, execution excellence and commitment to on-time delivery, will help us achieve our shared vision of a greener tomorrow”.

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The collaboration aims to jointly explore and identify commercial opportunities across various segments of the BESS value chain, including utility-scale systems, grid stabilization services, renewable energy integration, microgrids, hybrid energy solutions, industrial and commercial storage solutions, backup power, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and energy trading through ancillary services.

Commenting on the MoU, Deepesh Nanda, CEO & Managing Director, of TPREL, said, “This partnership with ONGC marks a significant milestone in our journey to drive India’s energy transition. Battery Energy Storage Systems will play a crucial role in strengthening grid reliability, enabling greater renewable energy integration, and supporting India’s ambitious clean energy goals. Together, we aim to develop innovative storage solutions that will pave the way for a sustainable and resilient energy future”.

Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman and CEO, of ONGC, said, “As India transitions towards a sustainable energy future, ONGC remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing clean energy initiatives. This collaboration with Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited represents a strategic step towards strengthening energy storage capabilities, which are vital for grid stability and renewable energy adoption. By leveraging our collective expertise, we aim to contribute meaningfully to India’s energy transition and long-term energy security.”

This collaboration between Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited and ONGC underscores their shared commitment to promoting sustainable energy solutions and driving India’s energy transition. By exploring joint opportunities in the battery energy storage sector, both companies aim to contribute significantly to the country’s renewable energy targets and build a robust, future-ready energy ecosystem. TPREL’s recent success in commissioning India’s largest Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project—a 100 MW Solar PV plant with a 120 MWh Utility Scale BESS at Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh—demonstrates its technical expertise and leadership in pioneering large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems. This milestone not only strengthens India’s green energy infrastructure but also sets a benchmark for future BESS projects in the country.

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Shri MAKP Singh, Member (Hydro), CEA, and Shri KS Sundaram, Director (Projects), NTPC, graced the inaugural session in the presence of Shri S.N. Tripathi, RED (Hydro), NTPC, and other senior officials.

The workshop saw the participation of over 200 delegates from various Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs), State PSUs, government departments, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and other technocrats from across the country. The other notable attendees included representatives from CEA, CWC, GSI, EDF, the Embassy of France, Ukraine, L&T, Tata Projects, AFCONS, RVNL, Andritz Hydro, Voith Hydro, Power Machines, and BHEL.

Pumped Storage Project is an economical large-scale energy storage system that is domestically available and can balance excess energy generation from the Variable RE sources during non-peaking hours and rising grid demand during peak hours to provide stability to Grid and RTC power to consumers.

During the workshop, the Policy Framework and statutory clearance requirements for PSPs were explained by the Central Electricity Dept. Policies and methodology for forest clearances and Environmental clearances for detailed project report (DPR) were explained by officials from MoEF &CC. Moreover, Heavy civil construction giants Tata Projects, L&T, and RVNL, made their presentation and highlighted how innovative methodologies & technological and risk-sharing measures will facilitate achieving timely completion of the Pumped Storage Projects. M/s Greenko who is executing the Pinnapuram PSP in Andhra Pradesh has presented issues & challenges for the development of PSPs.

Equipment manufacturers Andritz Hydro and Voith Hydro brought technical insights to standardize the EM equipment for PSPs. They emphasized involving the OEMs right from the conceptualization stage for basic design which can save time for model studies & manufacturing of EM equipment.

The concluding session was chaired by Shri MAKP Singh, Member (Hydro), CEA, in the presence of Shri S.L. Kapil, Ex-Executive Director, NHPC, Shri R.P. Ahirwar, Head of Project, Koldam, NTPC, and Shri J.C. Kakoti, GM (Hydro Engineering), NTPC.

NTPC is currently pursuing 8900 MW of PSPs across the country, with the Upper Bhavani PSP (1000 MW) recently allocated to NTPC by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

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BENGALURU: Pure Storage® (NYSE: PSTG), the IT pioneer that delivers the world’s most advanced data storage technologies and services, announced significant updates to its robust partner program, delivering heightened value and performance to partners, tailored to their unique business models. These enhancements reflect Pure Storage’s service-led strategy to enable new levels of scale, consistency, and preference for partners as the only storage vendor to deliver subscriptions entirely through the channel.

The ability to adapt to the subscription economy is increasingly defining the success of businesses across industries. Customers are opting to pay ratably over time as they react to the impact new technology adoption has on their infrastructure needs. In fact, subscription services now account for nearly half of Pure Storage’s revenue.

Given the company’s leadership and growth in subscriptions, as well as the latest updates to the partner program, Pure Storage is uniquely positioned to support partners’ business growth in the as-a-service era.

Pure Storage has aligned partner feedback, customer needs, and its company strategy to deliver continuous innovation to the Partner Program. The program transformation will focus on increasing partner profitability, greater automation, building enhanced tools, and driving partner empowerment to proactively accelerate the growth of their businesses. The updates include:

• Evolved Predictable Programmatic Pricing Model for Partners: Pure Storage is introducing a new pricing model framework to provide partners with a simple Product and Services MSRP and programmatic discounting based on partner type, tier, and deal registrations.
• Power to Provide Quotes Independently: New updates to Pure Storage’s existing quote configuration, pricing model, and tools will empower partners through automation to conduct independent configurations and quotes, as well as backend electronic data exchange (EDI) integration for order placement.
• Simplified Auditing and Reporting: Pure Storage will be making updates to its Salesforce reporting experience, Partner dashboard, and recruiting & onboarding tools, enabling partners with a more cohesive experience across the platform.
• Enhanced Partner Intelligence Tools: Pure Storage is launching a Partner intelligence dashboard that gives Partners visibility into all of their engagements with Pure Storage and customers from current business and pipeline, as well as guided proactive recommendations on upgrade/upsell/renewal opportunities.

• “As a service-led company, we are proud of our industry-leading subscription services and our partner-led approach. Pure Storage has been 100 percent channel-led since its founding, and we recognize the pivotal roles our partners play in delivering innovative storage solutions to customers worldwide. With this next evolution, we aim to empower our partners to drive more value and impact in the as-a-service economy as they meet the dynamic global technology needs of today.” said,  Wendy Stusrud, VP, of Global Partner Sales, Pure Storage
• “We are thrilled to unveil our new Partner Program tailored specifically for the subscription economy. As we navigate the dynamic landscape of the as-a-service era, this initiative underscores Pure Storage’s commitment to fostering even greater collaboration and enabling new levels of scale, consistency, and empowerment for partners.” said, Jithesh Chembil, Head of Channels, India, Pure Storage
• “As a proud partner of Pure Storage, we are enthusiastic about the Partner Program crafted for the subscription economy. The program not only amplifies our ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions but also paves the way for a future where our clients can seamlessly navigate the subscription-based paradigm. At the outset, this allows more flexibility and at the same time offers companies that are looking to lower the amount of investments into an OpEx model. We look forward to leveraging this program to unlock new possibilities and deliver unmatched value to our customers in India.” said, Avinash Joshi, CEO, of NTT India Private Limited

To learn more about becoming a Pure Partner, visit Pure Storage’s partner page. Pure Storage was recognized as a 5-Star Data Storage Vendor in the 2023 CRN Partner Program Guide, and an Enterprise Network Storage Hardware Category Winner in the 2023 CRN Annual Report Card.

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HYDERABAD: Serentica Renewables (“Serentica” or the “Company”), a leading C&I-focused renewable energy developer in India, announced that it has signed a first-of-its-kind standalone energy storage capacity offtake contract with global energy storage developer, Greenko Group. As part of this contract, Serentica will leverage Greenko’s unique energy storage capabilities to utilize a cumulative 1,500 MWhr capacity from its upcoming energy storage projects in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

This landmark deal will augment Serentica’s efforts to deliver round-the-clock, firm, and dispatchable renewable energy to its industrial customers with an annual assurance of >95% and a 15-min time-block assurance of >85%. It will uniquely position the company as one of the select few renewable generator IPPs in the country that can offer a true round-the-clock solution.

Commenting on the milestone, Pratik Agarwal, Director, of Serentica Renewables, said, “Long-duration energy storage is critical to decarbonizing the country’s energy consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As we gear up to deliver round-the-clock renewable energy for our industrial customers, this unique energy storage capacity offtake contract with Greenko puts us on an accelerated trajectory in our mission to transition hard-to-abate, energy-intensive industries to clean energy and help reverse climate change.”

As the world transitions to a clean energy future, energy storage solutions will play a vital role in ensuring a reliable and sustainable power supply. These advanced storage solutions help industries to move away from captive thermal plants or other fossil fuel-based sources and rely on renewable energy for 100% of their electricity needs. Today, pumped storage hydropower (PSH) is considered as the most mature and widely used energy storage technology, accounting for over 95% of the world’s installed storage capacity.

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