Annual EV sales in India surpassed 1.2 million in FY 2023
Uttar Pradesh led the yearly electric vehicle sales with a 15.15% share of the cumulative 1.2 million units sold in FY 2022-23. It was followed by Maharashtra (12.72%) and Karnataka (9.14%).
Lithium-iron phosphate prismatic battery cells with energy density of 138 Wh/kg
Chinese energy storage company Imren Battery has introduced its new EVE LF105 lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic battery cells, which can be used in a wide range of applications, including EVs, renewable energy storage, and other applications.
India’s optimal electricity generation mix for 2029-30
A new study by Central Electricity Authority assesses the least-cost, optimal generation capacity mix to meet India’s projected electricity demand for the year 2029-30.
Swiss team sets record solar-to-hydrogen rate
Researchers from Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have unveiled a new solar dish plant design, while Plug Power has delivered its first electrolyzer system to Europe.
ACME Group, Indraprastha Gas Ltd sign green hydrogen agreement
ACME and Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) have agreed to jointly explore the setting up of hydrogen generation plants, including electrolyzers, to blend green hydrogen in IGL’s natural gas supply.
BluSmart raises $42 million to scale EV fleet, megacity operations
BluSmart Mobility secured $37 million in equity and $5 million in venture debt in its latest funding round. It will use the funds to expand its EV fleet capacity to 10,000 over the next one year and penetrate deeper into megacities.
What’s cooking in a farmhouse factory
Kunwer Sachdev, the founder of Su-kam brand inverters in India, has converted his farmhouse in Gurugram into an R&D and manufacturing facility for new-age solar and lithium battery storage products under his new venture Su-vastika Systems. He speaks to pv magazine about their offerings including mobile energy storage, lithium battery tester, solar inverters, and more.
Oil India seeks battery storage system for field installations
Oil India intends to deploy battery energy storage systems (BESS) alongside gas engine-driven generators in its field installations. With this arrangement, it will run the generator during the daytime only (while charging the BESS) and draw power from the charged BESS for the night hours.
Jakson unveils lithium battery inverter for residential applications
The 3 kW battery energy storage system with a 3 kW hybrid inverter and a 4.8 kWh, 48V lithium-ion battery module can be scaled to MW scale depending on the power backup requirement.
BHEL to make electrolyzers
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd is seeking a business consultant to realize potential opportunities in electrolyzer manufacturing and the green hydrogen value chain.
