ROLE
– Conduct techno-economic and financial feasibility assessments for distributed and grid-connected energy storage systems
– Use quantitative tools and models to evaluate storage performance, cost-benefit ratios, and integration potential with renewables
– Coordinate consultations with DISCOMs, state energy departments, policy think tanks, and private sector players to gather insights and co-develop actionable recommendations
– Prepare reports, policy briefs, and presentations synthesizing key findings and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders
– Contribute to the design of pilot interventions, such as battery storage deployment models at substation or feeder levels
– Review and analyse India’s evolving energy storage policies, regulatory frameworks, and incentive mechanisms
– Develop financial models assessing viability under various policy and tariff structures
– Conduct stakeholder consultations, case study research, desktop research and analysis to understand energy storage systems landscape in India
– Prepare a regulatory and policy landscape assessment for energy storage deployment in India
– Deliver a comprehensive report summarizing findings, including policy recommendations and implementation pathways for DISCOMs and state energy departments
– Support the design of a stakeholder engagement framework for integrating storage into renewable energy programs

REQUIREMENTS
– Minimum 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in renewable energy, advance energy storage solutions, or power systems planning
– Strong analytical skills with demonstrated proficiency in research, data analysis and relevant data tools
– Familiarity with grid integration, distributed energy systems, storage technologies, and renewable variability management
– Understanding of financial and regulatory instruments for battery storage, such as VGF, tariff mechanisms, and carbon credits
– Strong communication and presentation skills
– Self-driven and solution-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple assignments independently

BENEFITS
– Opportunity to work with a leading social enterprise
– Chance to contribute to India’s clean energy future
– Personal and professional growth throughout the engagement
– Collaboration with diverse sectoral experts from policy, research to energy transition