Consultant, Energy Storage Systems

Swaniti Initiative; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Swaniti Initiative seeks an experienced Energy Storage Consultant to advance storage deployment in India, collaborating with state DISCOMs, energy departments, and policy think tanks. The role combines technical, financial, and policy analyses to guide distributed and grid-connected storage solutions.

The consultant will produce techno-economic feasibility studies, model financial viability, and help design pilots and advisory frameworks for energy storage deployment within national energy

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Energy Systems, Renewable Energy, Sustainability Studies, or related field.
• Postgraduate diplomas in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct techno-economic feasibility studies for distributed/grid-scale energy storage.
• Coordinate consultations with DISCOMs, energy departments, and policy think tanks.
• Develop financial models and assess viability under various tariff structures.
• Prepare policy briefs, reports, and presentations for stakeholders and partners.
• Review India’s energy storage policies and regulatory frameworks to identify scaling opportunities.

Skills

Technical & financial analysis

Data analytics & modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Policy & regulatory research

Report writing & presentations

Project coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Energy Systems/renewable energy

Job description

Swaniti Initiative is a social enterprise that is working at the intersection of climate, governance and last mile delivery. We believe that while the willingness and resources exist, there are fundamental gaps in the execution within communities that is the biggest crisis in the climate movement. Accordingly, Swaniti works with subnational governments to conduct microplanning exercises with consultations with community and key stakeholders to understand the pathways forward, provide technical assistance to subnational governments to provide support in program implementation and support in monitoring and delivery of programs.

Working with Us

At Swaniti Initiative, we are driven by a vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero-carbon energy. Achieving this vision requires passionate, skilled professionals ready to tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges. Swaniti is a socialenterprise working at the intersection of policy, governance, and community action to accelerate India’s energy transition. We collaborate with government agencies, publicutilities, and development partners to design and implement scalable solutions for cleanenergy transition.

As part of our Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) initiative, we are seeking consultant who will contribute technical, analytical, and strategic insights to advance storagedeployment at both utility and distributed levels. Joining Swaniti means engaging inimpactful, data-driven work, learning from diverse sectoral experts from policy, research to energy transition and contributing to projects that shape India’s clean energy future. We valuecuriosity, collaboration, and purpose-driven problem-solving, and we are committed to yourpersonal and professional growth throughout the engagement.

The Position

Swaniti Initiative envisions accelerating India’s energytransition toward affordable, reliable, and clean energy for all. The organization is expandingits renewable energy portfolio by deepening work on Energy Storage Systems (ESS) a criticalpillar of India’s energy transition. As part of this effort, Swaniti is seeking an experiencedEnergy Storage Consultant to support technical, financial, and policy analysis that will guidedeployment of distributed and grid-connected storage solutions.

The consultant will collaborate closely with state DISCOMs, energy departments, policyinstitutions, renewable energy industries, and federations to conduct feasibility studies,techno-economic modelling, and regulatory assessments for ESS. The role will also involvecoordinating with internal teams on renewable energy, data analytics, and policy to ensure

programmatic coherence and knowledge integration.

This position will report to Swaniti’s Vertical Lead –Energy and Environment and work inclose coordination with the Renewable Energy and Policy Teams. While the engagement willfocus primarily on stakeholder consultations, case study research, data analysis, and mappingof India’s energy storage landscape, the consultant may also contribute to broader analyticaland advisory assignments supporting Swaniti’s national energy transition initiatives.

Requirements

The Energy Storage Consultant will play a pivotal role in supporting Swaniti’s energy transition work by providing technical, analytical, and strategic inputs on distributed and grid-scale battery storage initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical & Financial Analysis: Conduct techno-economic and financial feasibility assessments for distributed and grid-connected energy storage systems, with a focus on DISCOM-level applications.
  
• Data Analytics & Modelling: Use quantitative tools and models to evaluate storage performance, cost-benefit ratios, and integration potential with renewables at state and distribution utility levels.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate consultations with DISCOMs, state energydepartments, policy think tanks, and private sector players to gather insights and co-develop actionable recommendations.
• Knowledge Products: Prepare reports, policy briefs, and presentations synthesizing key findings and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders, including funders and government partners.
• Advisory Support: Contribute to the design of pilot interventions, such as battery storage deployment models at substation or feeder levels, and identify financing options or PPP structures to enable implementation.
  
• Policy & Regulatory Research: Review and analyse India’s evolving energy storage policies, regulatory frameworks, and incentive mechanisms to identify opportunitiesfor scaling deployment.
  
• A technical and policy assessment report outlining opportunities and barriers fordistributed and grid-scale energy storage in India.
• Case studies and data-backed insights highlighting best practices from India and global contexts.
• State-level feasibility and prioritization framework for battery storage deployment.
• Stakeholder consultation brief summarizing key learnings and recommendations for policymakers and DISCOMs.
• Knowledge dissemination materials, including slide decks and briefs, for internal and
• external presentations.
• Conduct a techno-economic feasibility study of distributed and grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across selected states.
• Develop financial models assessing viability under various policy and tariff structures.
• Conduct a 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 deploymentin 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.

Educational Background

Master’s degree (or higher) in Energy Systems, Renewable Energy, Sustainability Studies, or a related field. Candidates with postgraduate diplomas or equivalent professional certifications in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) designing will be given preference.

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in renewable energy, advance energy storage solutions, or power systems planning, preferably working with government agencies, utilities (DISCOMs), or research institutions.
• Exposure to state and national energy policy frameworks, including MNRE, CEA, and CERC/ SERC guidelines are desirable.
• Prior engagement with development partners, multilateral agencies, or think tanks on clean energy transition projects will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• 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.

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