India may miss 2022 solar target of 100GW by 27%
A new report by JMK Research and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) says India is likely to miss its ‘100GW by 2022’ solar target by about 27GW, mainly due to the underwhelming growth of rooftop solar. While utility-scale solar is on track to achieve nearly 97% of the 60GW installed capacity targeted by 2022, rooftop solar will be 25GW short of the 40GW mark.
ITP Group opens 100MWh lithium battery factory
Based in Gurugram, the plant will produce customized lithium battery packs for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage applications, including solar. The production capacity will be scaled up to 200MWh/annum by December end.
Pure solid state batteries from Switzerland
Swiss Clean Battery is set to start commercial production of its pure solid state batteries in Switzerland. The batteries are based on a protected electrolyte made of a solid ion conductor, which helps to maintain internal resistance and capacity. The fixed ion conductor is formed in the battery cell itself, similar to a multi-component adhesive.
APAC to lead global battery storage market, clock 68% share by 2026
The global battery energy storage market will grow to $10.84 billion in 2026, with around two-thirds of the demand concentrated in the Asia Pacific region.
NTPC, Gujarat Gas to start green hydrogen blended PNG supply project
To decarbonize the cooking sector, India’s premier energy utility NTPC has partnered city gas distribution company Gujarat Gas Limited on a pilot project to supply green hydrogen-blended piped natural gas.
Photovoltaic cell harvests energy day and night
Stanford researchers develop a device that harvests energy from the temperature difference between the PV cell and the air.
Bosch unveils hydrogen-compatible stationary fuel cell system
Bosch’s new solid oxide fuel cell prototype has an electrical efficiency of more than 60% and an overall efficiency above 85%. It also has a targeted power output of 10 kW and can produce up to 3 kW of thermal energy.
The long read: Avoiding PV performance killers
GIZ, Germany’s development agency, has partnered with India‘s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to follow up on its successful “kW-to-kWh” study, which has become a quality benchmark for MNRE’s projects in India. PI Berlin acted as lead consultant on the project, and Asier Ukar, senior consultant and managing director of PI Berlin S.L., shares some of the key conclusions.
Oriano secures 40+ MWp of open-access solar projects for cement manufacturer
The Mumbai-based utility-scale solar power development and EPC company has secured 30MWp of solar projects in Bihar and 10.30MWp in Jharkhand under captive, open-access mode.
Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company to invest US$ 2 billion in Adani Group’s green portfolio
Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) has signed the agreement to invest US$ 500 million in Adani Green Energy Ltd, US$ 500 million in Adani Transmission Ltd, and US$ 1 billion in Adani Enterprises Ltd.
