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Consultant : Energy Storage Lead

  • Full Time
  •  On-Site - Delhi / NCR
  • 6 months
  • Project posted on: 28/02/2025
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Consultant : Energy Storage Lead

  • Technical Services
  • Electrical engineering

On-Site - Delhi / NCR

Full Time

6 months

 28/02/2025

Assignment Details

Our client, a leading an Indian multinational conglomerate renowned for its operations in infrastructure is looking for an independent consultant who can deliver the following responsibilities:

 

  1. Bottom-up Costing & Solution Design for FDRE, RTC & BESS Tenders
  • Develop detailed bottom-up cost models for:
  • Central & State-level FDRE, RTC, Solar+BESS tenders (SECI, NTPC, NHPC, GUVNL, MSEDCL, etc.)
  • Standalone and co-located battery storage (2hr/4hr/6hr+ BESS)
  • Pumped Storage Projects (PSP) cost benchmarking (CAPEX, OPEX, efficiency, cycle life)
  • Evaluate storage technology trade-offs (Li-ion NMC vs LFP, Flow Batteries, Gravity Storage, PSP, etc.).
  • Model charge-discharge cycles, degradation, augmentation, and lifetime costs for FDRE & RTC bids.
  • Provide LCOE and LCOS analysis to support competitive bid pricing.

 

     
2. Storage Solutioning for C&I Consumers

  • Structure battery storage solutions for C&I consumers under Open Access, Behind-the-Meter (BTM), and Hybrid RE+Storage models.
  • Develop cost-effective solutions for peak shaving, demand charge reduction, backup power, and energy arbitrage.
  • Support regulatory teams in structuring projects under Green Open Access, Net Metering, and Storage-as-a-Service (SaaS) models.

 

     
3. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Support

  • Work closely with the supply chain team to ensure cost-competitive procurement of:
    • Battery Storage Systems (Li-ion, Flow, Sodium-ion, etc.)
    • PSP development partners & EPCs
    • PCS/Inverters, EMS, BMS, Battery OEMs (CATL, Tesla, Samsung SDI, Fluence, etc.)
  • Negotiate pricing, warranties, and long-term service agreements with storage OEMs.
  • Evaluate global & domestic supply chains for BESS component localization and PSP project costs.

  • 4. Market Intelligence & Regulatory Understanding
  • Track storage-related policy developments (ISTS waiver, Viability Gap Funding, ALMM, BCD, GST benefits).
  • Assess financial incentives & business models for storage (CAPEX, OPEX, Pay-as-you-save, RTC contracts).
  • Analyse state-level storage policies and tariffs affecting FDRE, RTC, and Open Access storage.

 

     
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Support

  • Work with bid teams, regulatory, and strategy teams to ensure storage competitiveness in tenders.
  • Engage with government bodies, developers, OEMs, and consultants to track technology and cost trends.
  • Represent the company at industry forums and regulatory discussions on storage & FDRE.

Skills Required

  • 10–12 years in energy storage (BESS & PSP), cost modelling, techno-commercial structuring, and procurement
  • Deep understanding of battery storage & PSP costing for FDRE, RTC, and BESS tenders
  • Strong expertise in energy storage modelling (LCOS, augmentation strategies, lifecycle costing)
  • Experience in negotiating contracts, sourcing from Tier-1 BESS/PSP suppliers
    Knowledge of storage sizing for different use cases (Peak Shaving, Frequency Regulation, Time Shifting)
  • Hands-on experience with recent SECI, NTPC, NHPC, GUVNL, and state tenders for storage solutions
  • Strong stakeholder management & supplier negotiation skills
  • Excellent analytical & problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work in a dynamic regulatory & policy landscape
  • B.Tech / M.Tech (Electrical, Energy, Power Systems) or MBA (Power Management, Renewable Energy) - Prefered 
  • Experience working with IPPs, OEMs, EPCs, Consulting Firms, or Government Agencies in storage procurement & costing - Prefered

About the Client

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Industry

Renewable Energy - Producers

Minimum Experience:

11+ years

Additional Skills:

  • energy storage
  • energy storage modelling
  • stakeholder management
  • Energy Storage Lead
  • battery storage

No of open positions:

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