“Net zero will remain only a goal unless we diversify solar supply chains and build adequate renewable energy storage”: ISA president
RK Singh, India’s power minister and president of International Solar Alliance, highlighted the need for investment and research in alternative chemistries for energy storage and in building manufacturing capacities.
Investigators still uncertain about cause of 30 kWh battery explosion in Germany
A lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery system recently exploded in a home in central Germany, preventing police and insurance investigators from entering due to the high risk of collapse. The explosion may have been preceded by off-gassing, but it remains unclear whether an external ignition source was the cause. Some scientists say thermal runaway may have triggered the blast.
The Hydrogen Stream: Netherlands starts building hydrogen network
The Dutch authorities have started building a national hydrogen network, while Fortescue has acquired a 12.5% stake in Norwegian Hydrogen.
India hosts sixth session of International Solar Alliance Assembly in New Delhi
The Assembly has decided to increase the viability gap funding for solar projects in member countries from 10% of the project cost to up to 35%, depending on the capacity and needs of the countries and their respective projects.
ISES Solar World Congress comes to Delhi
The International Solar Energy Society’s Solar World Congress 2023 has started in New Delhi, alongside the sixth session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly.
Gentari, Greenko founders partner on green ammonia production and export from India
Gentari and Greenko founders-owned AM Green will jointly invest in the green ammonia platform, AMG Ammonia, to produce and export green ammonia from India. Both partners bring complementary capabilities across the green hydrogen value chain, including renewable energy, electrolyzers, and ammonia production and marketing capabilities. GIC will also invest in AMG Ammonia.
SPDA rebrands to represent entire energy transition spectrum
The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) is now Sustainable Projects Developers Association (SPDA), representing solution providers across solar, wind, hybrid, battery energy storage systems, green hydrogen and green ammonia sectors.
USA: Peak Energy to set up domestic market for sodium-ion batteries
Sodium-ion energy storage system manufacturer, Peak Energy, is working to streamline what it believes is the biggest bottleneck to scaling enough battery energy storage systems to accommodate 80% renewable energy generation and 100% carbon-free electricity in the United States by 2035.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy reports spike in EPC orders
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy reported that it secured EPC orders worth INR 2,640 crore ($317.21 million) in Q2 FY 2024. This is around 467% up from order inflows in Q1 FY 2024.
Israel temporarily waives 600 KWh energy storage permits due to war
The Israeli planning regulator says that some storage facilities will not need permit approvals over the next 18 months.
