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Reinforcing its commitment to indigenous innovation and next-generation energy storage technologies, REPLUS Engitech, a subsidiary of Bhilwara Energy, has been selected under the Government of India’s prestigious Research, Development, and Innovation Scheme (RDI Scheme). As part of this recognition, REPLUS has been awarded 43 crore to advance the development of innovative Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technologies.

The funding will support the company’s efforts to drive cutting-edge research, strengthen indigenous technology capabilities, and contribute to India’s vision of building a self-reliant and globally competitive clean energy ecosystem. The flagship initiative, administered by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, is designed to accelerate investments in India’s research, development, and innovation ecosystem.

Approved by the Union Cabinet, the Government of India’s RDI Scheme was launched to accelerate investment in research, development, and innovation across strategic sectors, with a total outlay of 1 lakh crore over six years. Managed through the Technology Development Board (TDB), the initiative supports technology-driven companies working on scalable and commercially viable innovations aligned with India’s long-term industrial and economic priorities.

Hiren Pravin Shah, Managing Director and CEO, REPLUS Engitech said, “India’s transition towards sustainable energy will require strong investments in innovation, advanced manufacturing and scalable energy storage solutions. The selection of REPLUS under the RDI Scheme reflects the growing importance of homegrown technology companies in supporting the nation’s long-term energy security and climate ambitions.”

Riju Jhunjhunwala, Vice Chairman of HEG Limited and Managing Director of Bhilwara Energy Limited (BEL) said, “Being selected under the Government of India’s prestigious RDI Fund is an honour and a proud moment for REPLUS. This recognition validates our commitment towards building advanced indigenous energy storage technologies that can support India’s long-term clean energy ambitions. We believe innovation-led manufacturing and scalable battery technologies will play a crucial role in enabling the country’s energy transition journey.

The RDI Scheme has been designed to support transformative technologies across sectors including energy transition, deep technology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, digital economy, and climate action.

With India witnessing rapid growth in renewable energy deployment, electrification, and advanced manufacturing, REPLUS continues to focus on innovation-driven growth aimed at enabling reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy infrastructure solutions.

Reinforcing its commitment to indigenous innovation and next-generation energy storage technologies, REPLUS Engitech, a subsidiary of Bhilwara Energy, has been selected under the Government of India’s prestigious Research, Development, and Innovation Scheme (RDI Scheme). As part of this recognition, REPLUS has been awarded 43 crore to advance the development of innovative Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technologies.

The funding will support the company’s efforts to drive cutting-edge research, strengthen indigenous technology capabilities, and contribute to India’s vision of building a self-reliant and globally competitive clean energy ecosystem. The flagship initiative, administered by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, is designed to accelerate investments in India’s research, development, and innovation ecosystem.

Approved by the Union Cabinet, the Government of India’s RDI Scheme was launched to accelerate investment in research, development, and innovation across strategic sectors, with a total outlay of 1 lakh crore over six years. Managed through the Technology Development Board (TDB), the initiative supports technology-driven companies working on scalable and commercially viable innovations aligned with India’s long-term industrial and economic priorities.

Hiren Pravin Shah, Managing Director and CEO, REPLUS Engitech said, “India’s transition towards sustainable energy will require strong investments in innovation, advanced manufacturing and scalable energy storage solutions. The selection of REPLUS under the RDI Scheme reflects the growing importance of homegrown technology companies in supporting the nation’s long-term energy security and climate ambitions.”

Riju Jhunjhunwala, Vice Chairman of HEG Limited and Managing Director of Bhilwara Energy Limited (BEL) said, “Being selected under the Government of India’s prestigious RDI Fund is an honour and a proud moment for REPLUS. This recognition validates our commitment towards building advanced indigenous energy storage technologies that can support India’s long-term clean energy ambitions. We believe innovation-led manufacturing and scalable battery technologies will play a crucial role in enabling the country’s energy transition journey.

The RDI Scheme has been designed to support transformative technologies across sectors including energy transition, deep technology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, digital economy, and climate action.

With India witnessing rapid growth in renewable energy deployment, electrification, and advanced manufacturing, REPLUS continues to focus on innovation-driven growth aimed at enabling reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy infrastructure solutions.

Serentica Renewables, the renewable energy arm of the Vedanta Group and a leading renewable energy provider in India, today announced the commissioning of Phase 1 of its 1 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Bikaner. The milestone marks the entry into utility scale energy storage for the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sector and represents a significant step towards delivering reliable, dispatchable renewable energy to India’s energy intensive industries.

The first phase comprises a 200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) that stores surplus renewable energy generated during the day and discharges it during peak demand hours, enabling the supply of clean power during nighttime. The project has been developed with a modular architecture that offers operational flexibility, scalability and rapid response capabilities, while strengthening grid stability and supporting higher integration of renewable energy.

The Bikaner project powers one of the world’s first time block Round the Clock (RTC) renewable power arrangements for industrial consumers, demonstrating how battery storage can transform intermittent renewable energy into dependable, 24×7 clean power. The commissioning marks an important milestone in Serentica’s vision of delivering firm, dispatchable renewable energy solutions that enable industries to decarbonize without compromising operational reliability.

Mr. Akshay Hiranandani, CEO, Serentica Renewables, said, “Battery Energy Storage Systems will play a defining role in the next phase of India’s clean energy transition by making renewable energy available whenever it is needed. The commissioning of Phase 1 of our 1 GWh BESS is a significant milestone in our journey to deliver reliable, round the clock renewable energy for India’s industrial sector. By integrating advanced storage with renewable generation, we are creating a future ready energy ecosystem that combines sustainability, reliability and flexibility for our customers.”

The commissioning of the Bikaner BESS marks the first step in Serentica’s broader energy storage strategy. With a planned 7 GWh battery order pipeline over the next two years, the company is building one of India’s largest battery storage portfolios for the C&I segment, reinforcing its commitment to delivering reliable, sustainable and round-the-clock clean energy solutions at scale.

Serentica Renewables, the renewable energy arm of the Vedanta Group and a leading renewable energy provider in India, today announced the commissioning of Phase 1 of its 1 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Bikaner. The milestone marks the entry into utility scale energy storage for the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sector and represents a significant step towards delivering reliable, dispatchable renewable energy to India’s energy intensive industries.

The first phase comprises a 200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) that stores surplus renewable energy generated during the day and discharges it during peak demand hours, enabling the supply of clean power during nighttime. The project has been developed with a modular architecture that offers operational flexibility, scalability and rapid response capabilities, while strengthening grid stability and supporting higher integration of renewable energy.

The Bikaner project powers one of the world’s first time block Round the Clock (RTC) renewable power arrangements for industrial consumers, demonstrating how battery storage can transform intermittent renewable energy into dependable, 24×7 clean power. The commissioning marks an important milestone in Serentica’s vision of delivering firm, dispatchable renewable energy solutions that enable industries to decarbonize without compromising operational reliability.

Mr. Akshay Hiranandani, CEO, Serentica Renewables, said, “Battery Energy Storage Systems will play a defining role in the next phase of India’s clean energy transition by making renewable energy available whenever it is needed. The commissioning of Phase 1 of our 1 GWh BESS is a significant milestone in our journey to deliver reliable, round the clock renewable energy for India’s industrial sector. By integrating advanced storage with renewable generation, we are creating a future ready energy ecosystem that combines sustainability, reliability and flexibility for our customers.”

The commissioning of the Bikaner BESS marks the first step in Serentica’s broader energy storage strategy. With a planned 7 GWh battery order pipeline over the next two years, the company is building one of India’s largest battery storage portfolios for the C&I segment, reinforcing its commitment to delivering reliable, sustainable and round-the-clock clean energy solutions at scale.

Headsup B2B Private Limited (“Headsup B2B”), a B2B procurement and supply chain platform focused on the infrastructure and green energy sectors, has partnered with INA Solar, the solar module brand of Jaipur-based Insolation Energy Limited, marking a significant step in its expansion into the fast-growing solar sector. Under the partnership, Headsup B2B will market and distribute INA Solar’s portfolio of solar modules to EPC companies, channel partners, project developers and institutional customers. The partnership targets annual solar distribution supporting Headsup B2B’s broader objective to achieve ₹150 crore annual revenue from its solar business.

The partnership marks a significant step in Headsup B2B’s long-term strategy to build solar into a key growth vertical. The company is targeting ~40% of its overall revenue to come from its solar business by FY27, supported by a growing portfolio of products, an expanding regional distribution network and rising demand for renewable energy solutions across India.

As part of the partnership, Headsup B2B will strengthen its presence across eastern India through a regional distribution network anchored at its Patna facility. The network will improve product availability and enable faster access to solar modules for EPC companies, installers, channel partners and project developers, while supporting project-based procurement across the region.

India’s solar sector continues to witness strong momentum, driven by rising adoption across residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural segments, alongside government initiatives such as PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, PM-KUSUM and various state-led programmes. As deployment accelerates, particularly across emerging markets in eastern India, Headsup B2B aims to strengthen access to quality solar products while addressing the growing need for reliable procurement and efficient distribution.

The company also plans to expand its dealer and sub-distributor network across key districts, broadening its market reach and enhancing customer support capabilities as it scales its solar operations.

Commenting on the partnership, Sumit Kumar, Founder and Director, Headsup B2B, said, “Solar is emerging as one of our most important growth businesses and will play a meaningful role in the company’s future growth. Our partnership with INA Solar strengthens our ability to serve the evolving requirements of EPC companies, channel partners and project developers by combining a trusted product portfolio with a robust procurement and distribution network. As we continue to expand our renewable energy business, we aim to build solar into a significant contributor to our overall revenue.”

Headsup B2B Private Limited (“Headsup B2B”), a B2B procurement and supply chain platform focused on the infrastructure and green energy sectors, has partnered with INA Solar, the solar module brand of Jaipur-based Insolation Energy Limited, marking a significant step in its expansion into the fast-growing solar sector. Under the partnership, Headsup B2B will market and distribute INA Solar’s portfolio of solar modules to EPC companies, channel partners, project developers and institutional customers. The partnership targets annual solar distribution supporting Headsup B2B’s broader objective to achieve ₹150 crore annual revenue from its solar business.

The partnership marks a significant step in Headsup B2B’s long-term strategy to build solar into a key growth vertical. The company is targeting ~40% of its overall revenue to come from its solar business by FY27, supported by a growing portfolio of products, an expanding regional distribution network and rising demand for renewable energy solutions across India.

As part of the partnership, Headsup B2B will strengthen its presence across eastern India through a regional distribution network anchored at its Patna facility. The network will improve product availability and enable faster access to solar modules for EPC companies, installers, channel partners and project developers, while supporting project-based procurement across the region.

India’s solar sector continues to witness strong momentum, driven by rising adoption across residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural segments, alongside government initiatives such as PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, PM-KUSUM and various state-led programmes. As deployment accelerates, particularly across emerging markets in eastern India, Headsup B2B aims to strengthen access to quality solar products while addressing the growing need for reliable procurement and efficient distribution.

The company also plans to expand its dealer and sub-distributor network across key districts, broadening its market reach and enhancing customer support capabilities as it scales its solar operations.

Commenting on the partnership, Sumit Kumar, Founder and Director, Headsup B2B, said, “Solar is emerging as one of our most important growth businesses and will play a meaningful role in the company’s future growth. Our partnership with INA Solar strengthens our ability to serve the evolving requirements of EPC companies, channel partners and project developers by combining a trusted product portfolio with a robust procurement and distribution network. As we continue to expand our renewable energy business, we aim to build solar into a significant contributor to our overall revenue.”