Drive the evaluation of identified new business opportunities with BESS supporting the growth of Apraava’ s portfolio
- Keep abreast of the developments concerning the renewables energy space with a focus on BESS opportunities and provide strategic inputs for business planning, conduct knowledge sharing sessions on new technologies and their relevant market developments
- Assist Sr. Vice President in developing the implementation plan with the integration of new energy systems such as BESS energy storage and other potential hybrid systems for presenting to the senior management at Apraava India
- Provide inputs to the Sr. Vice President for estimating the annual budget and resource requirements for the next financial year
- Ensure adherence to the plan preparing monthly reports and progress reports for various ongoing projects and report any deviations for suitable corrective actions
- Support Sr VP and Commercial Lead on the regulatory and policy advocacy matters with technical inputs
Support the Bidding Team with technical diligence and evaluation in the development of new projects
- Co-ordinate with the Bidding team to identify and shortlist the investable pipeline of project opportunities based on desktop analysis and preliminary techno-commercial assessments
- Comprehensive assessment of various auctions / tender opportunities including review of tenders, raising pre-bid queries, participation in bid clarification meeting with tendering agency, site visits for feasibility assessments etc in BESS (including hybrid projects),
- Sizing an optimised project capacity for standalone and hybrid/ RTC projects. Estimation of power losses form DC block to point of interconnection and estimation of Auxiliary consumption.
- Energy modelling using tools for finalizing the configuration – RE capacity and storage capacity. Competency in advanced excel, Python or advance modelling tools such as Plexos etc for optimal sizing of Solar+ BESS and FDRE/RTC projects
- Support Bid Lead in developing the slide packs for Advance Notice and FID presentations to be made to IEX and Investment Committee
- Support Bid Lead in preparing tender documentation
- Lead and co-ordinate with various cross-functions within Apraava on various technical aspects of project, including but not limited to developing major equipment specifications and drawings, site surveys with technical analysis, grid connection status analysis, etc. Knowledge of various national and international codes and standards applicable to the BESSand Hybrid and the statutory compliance requirements.
- Evaluate techno-commercial offers from OEMs and EPC contractors, prepare comparative analysis and provide necessary inputs for a LCOE comparison.
- Engage with 3rd party consultants for technology or project specific evaluations as per the requirements.
- Ensure timely delivery of techno-commercial due diligence reports and other proposal documents adhering to the project timelines as detailed by the Bid Lead
- Develop, review, discuss and finalize comprehensive assumption data book for the given investment opportunity; provide clarifications to various stakeholders / shareholders on various assumptions during the investment review process
- Understanding of financial and commercial terms affecting project returns.
- Support securing the development permits and licenses (as applicable) from relevant government authorities and regulators
Support Project Execution
- Negotiate the technical specifications with the OEMs.
- Support the Commercial team in evaluating offers and finalizing the contracts with the OEM
- Work closely with the Engineering and Construction teams in coordination with BESS OEM/EPC contractors for smooth execution of the project
- Ensure audit preparedness by collating and maintaining all required documents
Skills Required
- Competency in advanced Excel
- Proficiency in Python
- Experience with advanced energy-modelling tools (e.g., Plexos)
- Practical experience in BESS and Solar+BESS sizing and optimisation
- Ability to estimate DC block losses and auxiliary consumption
- Experience performing techno‑commercial due diligence and LCOE comparisons
- Knowledge of national and international codes and standards applicable to BESS and hybrid systems
- Experience coordinating with OEMs, EPC contractors, engineering and construction teams during execution
- Experience preparing tender documentation, bid clarifications and investment presentation materials
- Familiarity with regulatory/permitting processes for energy projects
What We Do
Apraava Energy is India’s leading integrated energy solutions provider headquartered in Mumbai. It is jointly owned by the CLP Group —one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia and La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), a global investment group. Founded in 2002, Apraava has evolved from being a single-asset business to a forward looking, climate-conscious organisation spread across 13 states in India. Its portfolio comprises ~3.4 GW of installed capacity which includes ~1200 MW of wind and 250 MW of solar energy projects, a 1320 MW coal-fired super critical power plant and two power transmission assets (~494 kms). In addition, four greenfield transmission projects (~500 kms of transmission lines and substations with over 10 GW of combined capacity), a wind project (300 MW) and two solar projects (550 MW) are under construction. The company has also forayed into Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) business and is executing orders of ~7.8 million smart meters in Assam, Gujarat, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Puducherry and Madhya Pradesh. Apraava Energy is among the handful of Indian power sector companies to commit to the SBTi and only the second in the sector to have them validated. The company aims to invest in low-carbon growth areas, including renewable energy, power transmission and distribution, as well as other non-generation, customer-focused energy businesses. Apraava is proud to be certified as a Great Place To Work® for the second consecutive year (Dec 2024 – Dec 2025), reflecting its commitment to fostering a workplace built on trust, performance, and positivity. In 2024, the company was also featured among the Top LinkedIn Companies in India. For more information, please visit: www.apraava.com
