From downtime to downgrade: The real economic impact of energy disruptions
Energy is not merely a utility for lighting and basic operations; it also functions as a critical instrument of geopolitical influence. When access to power is disrupted or strategically weaponized during times of conflict, the economic consequences can be severe and far-reaching.
The missing link in India’s energy transition
While generation capacity from renewables has grown steadily, and commendable strides have been made to reduce the cost of solar PV cells for example, our ability to store, intelligently manage and distribute that energy still remains a massive challenge. This gap isn’t just a technical bottleneck, but also a strategic vulnerability that requires much attention across the entire renewable energy value chain.
Advait Energy Transitions receives corporate affairs ministry’s approval to set up hydrogen equipment arm
Advaiteco Technologies will focus on the manufacturing, assembly, integrated supply, and trading of hydrogen technology equipment and products to support green ammonia, green hydrogen, and green methanol projects.
Biwatt launches commercial sodium-ion energy storage product
Biwatt has unveiled a 155 kWh sodium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.
U.S. solar and storage industry calls for changes in reconciliation bill
The Solar Energy Industries Association provided analysis of the devastating impact the changes to energy tax credits will have on jobs, manufacturing and the ability to meet the country’s rapidly growing energy demand.
ReNew breaks ground on INR 22,000-crore hybrid renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh
ReNew has started building a hybrid renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh, which, upon completion, will have an installed capacity of around 2.8 GW (1.8 GWp of solar and 1 GW wind power), supported by a 2 GWh battery energy storage system.
The Hydrogen Stream: Nuberg EPC partners Germany’s EDL to develop sustainable solutions including green fuels
Nuberg EPC and EDL Anlagenbau Gesellschaft mbH (a Poerner Group company) have signed a technical collaboration agreement (TCA) for the development of green hydrogen and derivatives such as green ammonia, green methanol and sustainable aviation fuels.
Honduras to launch 1.5 GW tender, including 975 MW of renewable energy with storage
The National Electric Energy Company has submitted rules for the international public bidding process for the purchase of 1.5 GW of capacity and energy. The tender will consist of 65% renewable energy with storage and 35% non-renewable energy. The bidding process has also been presented to a forum of Chinese investors.
Husk Power Systems receives $5 million debt financing from IFC
The financing package will enable Husk Power Systems to develop and operate up to 108 mini-grid sites in Nigeria.
Waaree Solar Americas announces $200 million investment in battery energy storage systems
The latest announcement follows parent company Waaree Energies’s commitment of up to $1 billion to the U.S. solar ecosystem, bringing Waaree’s total planned investment in the USA to $1.2 billion by 2028.
