India’s EV charger market to surge at 46.5% annually until 2030
The annual electric vehicle (EV) charger shipments will grow to 0.9 million units by the year 2030, from around 17,000 units in 2021. The growth in sales will be driven by government policies and private investments.
Wind, solar payback times under a year in some parts of world, says Rystad
Record energy prices, particularly in Europe, are driving demand for renewables and energy storage. That is changing the equation for utility solar and wind investment and shortening project payback times to under a year in some regions. Storage deployment, driven by recent policy developments around the world, is also expected to get a big boost through to 2030.
Jio-bp to install fast EV chargers at M&M dealerships
Jio-bp will set up a DC fast charging network at Mahindra & Mahindra’s dealership network and workshops across the country as the latter plans to launch a range of electric SUVs in the next few years.
The long read: Netting true value from batteries
Net metering reforms in the US are a missed opportunity to harness residential battery storage, argue researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Compensation rules for residential rooftop solar are evolving toward a model that encourages customers to use battery storage to maximize solar self-consumption. However, is this a good thing? Galen Barbose, Sydney P. Forrester, and Chandler Miller investigate.
Tamil Nadu could lower carbon emissions by over 36 million tonnes with 5-10% conversion to EV use
A new report says Tamil Nadu could lower carbon emissions by over 36 million tonnes if 5-10% of all two-, three- and four-wheeler vehicle sales in the state during 2022-30 are converted to electric.
Servotech launches lithium battery manufacturing arm
The New Delhi-based solar and EV charger manufacturer has formed a new arm, Techbec Industries, to manufacture lithium batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and solar energy storage applications.
Shell to install over 10,000 charging points across India by 2030
The energy major launched the first of these electric vehicle (EV) chargers for the four-wheeler and two-wheeler segments in Bengaluru today.
Battery energy storage systems as an alternative to diesel generators
A new study suggests that battery energy storage systems charged with solar are the most attractive power backup option for commercial and industrial entities in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Flipkart to deploy 400 electric cargo vehicles for Delhi NCR
E-commerce retailer Flipkart has partnered with electric fleet operator Magenta Mobility to add 400 electric cargo vehicles to its fleet in India’s national capital region.
PV-powered direct air electrolysis module to produce hydrogen from moisture in air
Scientists in Australia have developed a new way to produce hydrogen using water from the atmosphere. They claim their new module can ensure stable performance and provide green hydrogen for remote areas.
