Distributed Storage

Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a new lithium metal battery that can be charged and discharged at least 6,000 times — more than any other pouch battery cell — and can be recharged in a matter of minutes.

Greenzo Energy has unveiled its indigenously designed modular alkaline electrolyzer that can be scaled to address green hydrogen demand from industrial processes to powering entire communities.

Mitsubishi’s monobloc Hydrolution EZY can reportedly produce domestic hot water up to 60 C when outdoor temperatures reach -25 C. It is available in two versions, with outputs of 10 kW and 14 kW.

With solar taking a more significant portion of the energy and power mix, climate change can be significantly mitigated. Coal, for instance, is one of the dirtiest fuels, but makes up 70% of India’s power generation.

US-based Acculon Energy has announced series production of its sodium-ion battery modules and packs for mobility and stationary energy storage applications. Scaled production of 2 GWh is scheduled to start in mid-2024.

Reliance Industries and Adani Group, which have made big investments in creating an integrated renewable energy ecosystem in Gujarat, announced their further plans for the state at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.

Tata Group is about to start the construction of a 20 GWh lithium-ion battery plant in the Sanad city of Gujarat.

The Scheme targets the electrification of 100,000 un-electrified households in tribal areas by providing off-grid solar solutions free of cost. The solutions will be installed in areas where electricity supply through the grid is not techno-economically feasible.

Bhavish Aggarwal, chief executive officer of Ola Electric, announced their lithium battery cell gigafactory in Tamil Nadu will become operational next month.

Average sales prices of Chinese power cells at the end of 2023 were half of what they were at the start of the year, according to TrendForce. Despite the drop, the research firm says prices should stabilize in the second half of 2024.