US startup unveils saltwater flow battery for large-scale storage
US-based Salgenx has developed a scalable redox flow battery with two separate tanks of electrolytes, one of which is saltwater. Unlike other flow batteries, the new device is membrane-free, promising big gains at the levelized cost of storage level.
Storing renewables via regenerative braking in underground mines
Scientists in Austria have developed a long-term energy storage system that uses regenerative braking to adjust the descent speed of sand in mine shafts and generate electricity.
Rajasthan signs MoUs worth $14.85 billion for renewable energy, storage, and hydrogen projects
The State government has signed agreements for various giga-scale projects across renewable energy generation, solar manufacturing, pumped hydro storage, and green hydrogen.
Govt signs pact with Rajesh Exports for 5 GWh lithium-ion cell factory
The central government and the state government of Karnataka have signed an agreement with Bengaluru-headquartered Rajesh Exports to lend support and a tailormade incentive package for its 5 GWh lithium cell factory in Karnataka.
Beam Global awarded Indian patent for smart battery management system
The US-based company has been granted patents in India and China for its smart battery management system that monitors the thermal storage capacity of the phase-change material and automatically adjusts the power output of the battery packs and cells.
JSW Energy secures Letter of Award for 500 MW/1 GWh battery storage projects
The private-sector power producer has been awarded 500 MW/1 GWh of standalone, grid-connected battery energy storage projects by the Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd. It will set up the projects on a build-own-operate-transfer basis.
Emerging investment opportunities in India’s renewable energy sector
Corporate decarbonization, value chain integration, wind-solar hybrid projects, battery energy storage, offshore wind, green hydrogen, and value-added offerings such as energy-as-a-service are key trends and technologies shaping up India’s renewable energy sector and offering ample scope for investments.
Lithium sulfur flow battery with 250 Wh/L energy density
Edinburgh-based energy storage solutions specialist StorTera has developed a long-duration, energy-dense, lithium-sulfur-based single liquid flow battery (SLIQ). The tech is said to last for 30 years with minimal degradation.
Madhya Pradesh to launch three new floating solar projects soon
The state will launch three floating solar projects worth INR 7,500 crore ($919 million). The new projects will be in addition to a 600 MW plant currently under development at Omkareshwar reservoir.
HPCL, NTPC sign MoU on renewable energy and storage
Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd and NTPC Green Energy Ltd will collaborate in renewable energy, energy storage, round-the-clock (RTC) power, electric mobility, and solar-wind value chain projects.
