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.
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.
Building the hydrogen economy: Overcoming infrastructure challenges
Building India’s hydrogen economy requires strategic infrastructure planning, targeted investments, and supportive policies. As industrial leaders continue demonstrating the viability of renewable energy transitions, the groundwork for hydrogen infrastructure follows naturally.
Falling prices, rising geopolitical risks define energy storage scenarios
Experts speaking at the upcoming NetZero Milan Expo-Summit 2025 have told pv magazine that lithium’s rising competitiveness is pressuring emerging chemistries like sodium-ion, as the market shifts from incremental gains to larger cells that could reshape enclosure design.
Adani Group deploys India’s first hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics
Adani Enterprises, part of Adani Group, has launched India’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck for mining logistics in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur district.
IH2A proposes hydrogen purchase obligations for refinery, ammonia plants
The India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) has proposed that the government consider introducing a 10% hydrogen purchase obligation (HPO) for existing refineries and ammonia plants, and a 100% HPO for new plants by 2030.
The Hydrogen Stream: Sungrow starts world’s largest dual-tech green H2 plant
Sungrow Hydrogen has started production at China’s largest dual-tech green hydrogen project combining PEM and alkaline electrolyzers, while HNO International has partnered with Zhuhai Topower to pilot its modular hydrogen platform in China.
Uttar Pradesh approves 22 GWh of pump hydro storage in April 2025
In April 2025, Uttar Pradesh (UP) became the latest state to enter the pumped hydro storage market by signing power purchase agreements (PPAs) for a cumulative capacity of 2.75 GW/22 GWh (8-hour solution).
