The missing link in India’s energy transition
While generation capacity from renewables has grown steadily, and commendable strides have been made to reduce the cost of solar PV cells for example, our ability to store, intelligently manage and distribute that energy still remains a massive challenge. This gap isn’t just a technical bottleneck, but also a strategic vulnerability that requires much attention across the entire renewable energy value chain.
Biwatt launches commercial sodium-ion energy storage product
Biwatt has unveiled a 155 kWh sodium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.
U.S. solar and storage industry calls for changes in reconciliation bill
The Solar Energy Industries Association provided analysis of the devastating impact the changes to energy tax credits will have on jobs, manufacturing and the ability to meet the country’s rapidly growing energy demand.
ReNew breaks ground on INR 22,000-crore hybrid renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh
ReNew has started building a hybrid renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh, which, upon completion, will have an installed capacity of around 2.8 GW (1.8 GWp of solar and 1 GW wind power), supported by a 2 GWh battery energy storage system.
Honduras to launch 1.5 GW tender, including 975 MW of renewable energy with storage
The National Electric Energy Company has submitted rules for the international public bidding process for the purchase of 1.5 GW of capacity and energy. The tender will consist of 65% renewable energy with storage and 35% non-renewable energy. The bidding process has also been presented to a forum of Chinese investors.
Waaree Solar Americas announces $200 million investment in battery energy storage systems
The latest announcement follows parent company Waaree Energies’s commitment of up to $1 billion to the U.S. solar ecosystem, bringing Waaree’s total planned investment in the USA to $1.2 billion by 2028.
Falling prices, rising geopolitical risks define energy storage scenarios
Experts speaking at the upcoming NetZero Milan Expo-Summit 2025 have told pv magazine that lithium’s rising competitiveness is pressuring emerging chemistries like sodium-ion, as the market shifts from incremental gains to larger cells that could reshape enclosure design.
BC Jindal Group’s JIRE secures 300 MW solar-BESS order from SJVN
Jindal India Renewable Energy (JIRE) has won a 300 MW solar project coupled with battery energy storage system at a tariff of INR 3.32/kWh.
Reliance Power wins 350 MW solar with 175 MW/700 MWh battery storage in SJVN auction
The latest win positions Reliance Power as India’s largest integrated solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) player with a pipeline of 2.5 GWp solar and more than 2.5 GWh of BESS.
Advait Energy Transitions secures 180 MW/360 MWh BESS EPC project in Gujarat
Advait Energy Transitions Ltd has received an order from Gujarat BESS Pvt Ltd to set up a 180 MW/360 MWh (AC side) battery energy storage system (BESS) project on an EPC basis.
