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.
US startup unveils portable solid-state lithium-ion battery for residential use
California-based Yoshino Technology has developed portable batteries using solid-state Li-NCM cell technology. The four variants come with power outputs of 330 W, 660 W, 2,000 W, and 4,000 W.
Adani to launch hydrogen-powered mining truck pilot
The hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics and transportation will have the vehicle platform developed by Ashok Leyland and fuel cell technology from Canada’s Ballard Power Systems.
NTPC to develop ground-mount and floating solar plants in Tripura
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has signed an agreement with the state government of Tripura to collaborate for the development of ground-mount and floating solar projects in Tripura.
India’s Delectrik Systems starts commercial production of containerized redox flow battery systems
Multiple units of the 200 kWh battery system can be connected to build MWh-scale energy storage systems for use in on-grid and off-grid applications.
Cleantech Solar commissions 40 MWp PV project for a global industrial manufacturing giant
The Singapore-headquartered corporate renewable energy provider installed the 40 MWp captive solar project at its 280 MWp PV park in Tamil Nadu.
Swiss startup makes first attempt to deploy solar on railways
Swiss startup Sun-Ways has developed a patented solution under which it directly rolls out solar modules between railway tracks like a carpet. The panels can be removed at any time for maintenance work.
SC Solar signs PV production equipment deal with India’s Reliance
SC Solar has secured a $41.78 million PV production equipment supply contract from Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd.
Amp Energy secures PPA for 200 MWp wind-solar hybrid project
The developer will set up the wind-solar plant on a build-own-operate basis and sell the generated electricity to the Solar Energy Corp. of India.
