Electric two- and three-wheelers already cheaper to own than petrol variants: CEEW
Electric two-wheelers have a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) of INR 1.48/km than INR 2.46/km for petrol models. Three-wheeler EVs cost INR 1.28/km versus INR 3.21/km for petrol.
Volks Energie wins second BPCL contract for solar plus lithium battery storage project
Volks Energie will deploy a solar-plus-storage system to provide off-grid power backup for the control stations and operational infrastructure of BPCL’s Irugur-Devangonthi Pipeline project.
Why LFP batteries are gaining traction in India’s EV ecosystem
Leading EV manufacturers and battery suppliers in India are increasingly adopting Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery technology for entry-level and mid-range EVs. This is due to a balance of cost, safety, and durability that fits the Indian market’s practical needs.
Green hydrogen remains ‘prohibitively’ expensive in Africa
A European research team has assessed the levelized cost of hydrogen across 31 African countries and has concluded that importing green hydrogen from Africa to European is economically unfeasible by 2030, with prices ranging from $10.2/kg to $3.8/kg.
World’s largest 1 MW/100 MWh sand battery commissioned in Finland
Finnish startup Polar Night Energy has commissioned the world’s largest sand battery in Pornainen, southern Finland. The industrial-scale system delivers 1 MW of thermal power with 100 MWh storage capacity, covering up to a month’s summer heat demand and nearly a week’s winter demand for the local district heating network.
Sunnova files for bankruptcy
US residential solar company Sunnova has entered into asset and power purchase agreements to support operations while it seeks a buyer.
Why battery design is one of the core challenges for recycling companies?
While transitioning to renewable energy and widespread adoption of batteries is a must, recycling cannot be an afterthought. It must be built into design and supply chain decisions.
Anker Solix launches F3000 portable power station for home backup use
Anker Solix has unveiled the F3000, a 3-kWh portable power station designed for home backup and off-grid use in the United States and Canada, featuring fast charging, EV and generator compatibility, and scalable capacity up to 12.3 kWh.
Maxvolt Energy to expand lithium battery recycling capacity
Maxvolt Energy plans to set up a recycling and repurposing plant close to its lithium battery manufacturing unit in Ghaziabad, enabling better supply chain integration and operational efficiency.
What developers are still getting wrong about battery risk
Insurers caution that key blind spots remain for energy storage developers going through the underwriting process.
