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From connected plants to intelligent industry: India’s next digital transformation

The real opportunity lies in combining India’s engineering depth with its growing digital capabilities. The factories and energy systems of the future will not necessarily be those with the largest number of sensors, the most sophisticated dashboards or the greatest volume of data. They will be the ones that can sense earlier, understand faster and act with greater precision.
Bijal Sanghvi, Managing Director, Axis Solutions Ltd
11 hours ago
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N.A.N. Silox GreenMet advances INR 1,400 crore battery recycling facility in Andhra Pradesh

The recycling facility will have a planned annual capacity of 40,000 tonnes for battery shredding and 20,000 tonnes for hydrometallurgical processing at full scale.
Uma Gupta
12 hours ago
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Oswal Pumps to set up 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility

Oswal Pumps expects commercial production at the solar cell facility to begin by April 2028. The entire output is intended for captive consumption in its in-house solar module lines.
Uma Gupta
15 hours ago
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POWERGRID seeks pre-bid tie-up for 187.5 MW/750 MWh BESS project in Telangana

Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd (POWERGRID) has invited domestic bids to preselect a contractor for a 187.5 MW/750 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project at the Maheswaram 400/220 kV substation in Telangana, India. The utility intends to participate in Telangana Power Generation Corp. Ltd’s selection process to develop the project as a battery energy storage system developer.
Uma Gupta
16 hours ago
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Exide launches modular 125 kW/261 kWh battery for C&I applications

The French manufacturer has introduced a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery featuring an integrated 125 kW power conversion system, 261 kWh of storage capacity and a nominal round-trip efficiency of 86%.
Emiliano Bellini
17 hours ago
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From connected plants to intelligent industry: India’s next digital transformation

The real opportunity lies in combining India’s engineering depth with its growing digital capabilities. The factories and energy systems of the future will not necessarily be those with the largest number of sensors, the most sophisticated dashboards or the greatest volume of data. They will be the ones that can sense earlier, understand faster and act with greater precision.
Bijal Sanghvi, Managing Director, Axis Solutions Ltd
11 hours ago
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How India is pioneering a sustainable, self-reliant EV battery ecosystem

India’s battery industry is still taking shape, and it will rely on others for several raw materials for some time. What has changed is that manufacturing, renewable power, new chemistries and recycling are now being planned as parts of one system. If cell plants come online on time and run on clean power, and recycling targets are enforced, India can cut its import bill and give local makers more control over how batteries are sourced, made and recovered.
Mukesh Gupta, CMO, MaxVolt Energy Industries Ltd
Oct 13, 2026
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India’s renewable energy generation crosses 100 billion units in one quarter for the first time: CREA

Solar accounted for 10% of India’s total electricity generation, jumping by nearly 40% year-on-year.
Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)
Oct 12, 2026
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Beyond Gigawatts: Why India’s clean energy future depends on storage intelligence

The battery creates flexibility. The intelligence behind it determines how much of that flexibility the grid can harness. The next clean energy benchmark for India, therefore, might not just be a new number of gigawatts. It might be the ability to get the maximum out of every gigawatt.
Kumar M., founder of Smart Grid Analytics
Oct 09, 2026

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Oswal Pumps to set up 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility

Oswal Pumps expects commercial production at the solar cell facility to begin by April 2028. The entire output is intended for captive consumption in its in-house solar module lines.
Uma Gupta
15 hours ago
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Exide launches modular 125 kW/261 kWh battery for C&I applications

The French manufacturer has introduced a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery featuring an integrated 125 kW power conversion system, 261 kWh of storage capacity and a nominal round-trip efficiency of 86%.
Emiliano Bellini
17 hours ago
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Leapting launches autonomous forklift for solar module transport

The Chinese robotics manufacturer has introduced an autonomous tracked forklift capable of transporting solar module pallets weighing up to 3,000 kg. The battery-powered machine features a maximum lifting height of 3 m, a 30-degree climbing capability and a navigation system combining GNSS-RTK, laser SLAM and computer vision.
Lior Kahana
17 hours ago
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VSL PowerHive to set up 7.5 GWh BESS assembly plant in Tamil Nadu

VSL PowerHive plans to set up a 7.5 GWh BESS assembly plant in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu, with inauguration planned for January 2027 and commercial operations expected to begin in April 2027.
Uma Gupta
Oct 13, 2026
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Risen releases 23.5%-efficient anti-glare heterojunction solar module

Risen Energy has unveiled a new anti-glare heterojunction solar module featuring a dual-layer optical design and a power output of up to 730 W. The bifacial panel achieves a maximum efficiency of 23.5% and has received Class AAA anti-glare certification from TÜV Rheinland.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 13, 2026
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ChemVolt Global begins work on 5 GWh lithium-ion battery, BESS facility in, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh

Kuldeep Gupta, founder at ChemVolt, told pv magazine that the company plans to commission its first 1 GWh production line in the fourth quarter of FY 2027. Installation of additional equipment and production assets will continue in phases.
Uma Gupta
Oct 13, 2026
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Solis hits 10 GW shipment milestone in India, expands into integrated energy storage

Solis has reached 10 GW in cumulative shipments in India in 2026, marking 10 years in the market. As the inverter manufacturer enters its second decade in the country, it plans to focus on helping customers meet evolving energy needs through solar and storage solutions.
Uma Gupta
Oct 12, 2026

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From connected plants to intelligent industry: India’s next digital transformation

The real opportunity lies in combining India’s engineering depth with its growing digital capabilities. The factories and energy systems of the future will not necessarily be those with the largest number of sensors, the most sophisticated dashboards or the greatest volume of data. They will be the ones that can sense earlier, understand faster and act with greater precision.
Bijal Sanghvi, Managing Director, Axis Solutions Ltd
11 hours ago
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N.A.N. Silox GreenMet advances INR 1,400 crore battery recycling facility in Andhra Pradesh

The recycling facility will have a planned annual capacity of 40,000 tonnes for battery shredding and 20,000 tonnes for hydrometallurgical processing at full scale.
Uma Gupta
12 hours ago
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How India is pioneering a sustainable, self-reliant EV battery ecosystem

India’s battery industry is still taking shape, and it will rely on others for several raw materials for some time. What has changed is that manufacturing, renewable power, new chemistries and recycling are now being planned as parts of one system. If cell plants come online on time and run on clean power, and recycling targets are enforced, India can cut its import bill and give local makers more control over how batteries are sourced, made and recovered.
Mukesh Gupta, CMO, MaxVolt Energy Industries Ltd
Oct 13, 2026
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The Hydrogen Stream: Dutch researchers calculate green H2 costs as low as €7.2/kg

Researchers at the University of Groningen have calculated green hydrogen production costs of €7.2/kg to €7.3/kg using renewable power purchase agreements and hybrid electricity supply configurations, compared with €7.7/kg for wholesale electricity sourcing. The study found that long-term revenue guarantees are essential to making large-scale hydrogen projects financially viable.
Sergio Matalucci
Oct 13, 2026
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India’s renewable energy generation crosses 100 billion units in one quarter for the first time: CREA

Solar accounted for 10% of India’s total electricity generation, jumping by nearly 40% year-on-year.
Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)
Oct 12, 2026
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