Kosol Energie unveils 730 Wp G12 TOPCon solar panel, expands into BESS production
Kosol Energie unveiled its high-efficiency 730 Wp G12 TOPCon solar panel for commercial and utility-scale projects at REI 2025. The company also announced plans to expand its module manufacturing capacity by an additional 6 GW, bringing the total to 9 GW by late 2026. In addition, Kosol Energie is venturing into large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), with an initial planned annual production capacity of 3–3.5 GWh.
Jharkhand can emerge as a front-runner in India’s low-carbon transition
Jharkhand’s vast renewable energy potential, combined with its industrial base and critical mineral reserves, positions the state to emerge as a hub for low-carbon manufacturing, ranging from EVs, solar panels and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to green hydrogen production.
Pipelines for the future: Engineering challenges in hydrogen transport
As nations move towards low-carbon economies, hydrogen pipelines could become the backbone of industrial decarbonisation, linking production hubs to demand centres with efficiency, safety, and reliability. Building this backbone is not just an engineering task; it is a strategic investment in a cleaner energy future.
Schneider Electric unveils 200 kWh C&I battery storage system
Schneider Electric has introduced a modular 200 kWh battery energy storage system for commercial and industrial (C&I) users, scalable up to 2 MWh across 10 units.
The Hydrogen Stream: HYDGEN raises $5 million to deliver industrial-scale green hydrogen on-site and on-demand
The investment, led by energy transition-focused venture capital firm Transition VC, will accelerate HYDGEN’s efforts to make ultra-pure, cost-efficient hydrogen available directly at the point of use through its anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology.
Enphase announces complete off-grid solar-storage system
Enphase Energy has introduced a complete off-grid solar and storage system that integrates batteries, microinverters, and generator control, with international rollout set for 2026.
Unlimited low-cost energy storage
In its latest monthly for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how pumped-hydro energy storage combined with PV power generation could provide 24/7 power to data centres
Foxconn launches Fox EnerStor brand to enter global energy storage market
Foxconn has launched its Fox EnerStor brand with residential, commercial and industrial (C&I), and utility-scale batteries. It aims to compete globally, with China and India as key hubs for R&D and manufacturing.
OMC Power, Honda Motor partner on energy storage solutions from repurposed EV batteries
OMC Power, a distributed renewable energy (DRE) company targeting 1 GWp clean energy portfolio in India, and Honda Motor have partnered on innovative business models in energy storage and battery repurposing from the electric mobility ecosystem.
Batteries at the heart of India’s energy future: Building a flexible and democratic power system
As India races toward its goal of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, having already reached 217.62 GW as of January 2025, integrating variable renewable energy sources requires flexible storage solutions that can bridge generation-demand gaps while maintaining grid reliability. The dramatic cost declines, technological innovations, and supportive policy frameworks have created a perfect storm for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) adoption, transforming what was once a nascent technology into a commercially viable solution driving India’s clean energy future and enabling a more flexible, resilient, and decentralized power system.
