Cleantech Sector Specialist (Energy Storage)

Saur Energy International; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Saur Energy International is seeking a strategic leader to drive manufacturing strategy for BESS and EV battery systems, including cells, packs, BMS, EMS, and related components. The role involves policy input, sourcing strategy, and ecosystem development across stakeholders.

Candidates should bring deep knowledge of energy storage technologies, project economics, and experience guiding multi‑party collaborations with industry, utilities, recyclers, financiers, and government bodies.

Qualifications

• Experience across energy storage value chains and project economics.
• Knowledge of policy development and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with technology localisation and manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead BESS & EV battery manufacturing strategy.
• Support circular economy and recycling pathways.
• Strengthen raw material access and supply chain security.
• Provide industrial policy and investment inputs.
• Provide technical and project advisory.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with industry and government.

Skills

Battery technologies

Manufacturing value chains

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Energy storage economics

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead BESS & EV Battery Manufacturing Strategy: Develop strategic insights and roadmaps for manufacturing across BESS, battery cells, packs, BMS, EMS, PCS, power electronics, and related ecosystem components.

2. Support Circular Economy & Recycling Pathways: Evaluate technology options, infrastructure requirements, and regulatory frameworks for battery recycling and second‑life applications. Promote industry–policy dialogue on recycling standards and EPR requirements.

3. Strengthen Raw Material Access & Supply Chain Security: Analyse demand for critical minerals and recommend strategies for sourcing, processing, recycling, and supply risk mitigation.

4. Provide Industrial Policy & Investment Inputs: Support the development of fiscal incentives, concessional finance tools, and infrastructure support mechanisms to enable large‑scale battery manufacturing.

5. Technical & Project Advisory: Contribute to system design, feasibility studies, and due‑diligence efforts for BESS projects. Provide inputs on safety, standards, and integration with the grid or EV systems.

6. Lead Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with manufacturers, utilities, recyclers, financiers, and government agencies to drive ecosystem development.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Experience in the following areas:

• Manufacturing value chains
• Policy development and regulatory frameworks
• Technology localisation initiatives
• Energy storage project development or implementation
• Strong knowledge of energy storage technologies, siting considerations, standards, and project economics.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of battery technologies and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with value‑chain economics and lifecycle modelling
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multi‑stakeholder engagements