Tata Group expands solar energy footprint, plans EV manufacturing in Uttar Pradesh
Tata Group is developing two 50 MW solar power plants in Bundelkhand and Prayagraj, along with rooftop solar projects across several districts in Uttar Pradesh. Aligned with Uttar Pradesh’s EV subsidy policy, the Group is exploring opportunities to set up dedicated electric vehicle manufacturing facilities in the State.
Amazon leads funding round for US silicon solid-state battery maker
Blue Current, which has a pilot production line in California, will use funding from an $80 million financing round led by Amazon to advance commercialization of its silicon solid-state battery technology for stationary storage and mobility applications in the United States.
New report charts path to securing raw material supply chains for India’s EV growth
A new report by KPMG outlines strategies to enhance resilience and competitiveness in India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem amid sharply rising demand for critical raw materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements.
India sees dramatic plunge in battery storage costs, Ministry reports
Market trends suggest battery energy storage systems (BESS) will likely operate 1.5 cycles per day, bringing the effective storage cost down to just INR 2.8/kWh (0.031/kWh), the Ministry said on Monday.
Onix Solar secures INR 148.80 crore non-DCR module order from Vikran Engineering
Onix Solar will design, manufacture, and supply 193,550 non-DCR TOPCon 620 Wp solar modules for the Vikran project.
Kosol Energie to install 4 MW solar plant for Mafatlal’s Nadiad manufacturing facility
Kosol Energie has announced a collaboration with Mafatlal Industries Ltd (MIL) for the installation of a 4 MWp (DC) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at its Nadiad unit for captive consumption.
Jakson to set up high-tech solar PV module recycling line in partnership with Europe’s Ecoprogetti
Jakson Engineers Ltd will set up a high-tech solar PV module recycling plant capable of recycling around 5,00,000 PV modules, or approximately 13,500 tonnes of modules per year, recovering critical materials and enabling responsible end-of-life solar management. The recycling line will be supplied by Ecoprogetti.
Canada opens review into anti-dumping duties on Chinese PV modules, laminates
Canada’s International Trade Tribunal is running an interim review of the country’s anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar modules and laminates from China, following a request to exclude flexible solar panels that affix to curved surfaces.
Solex Energy partners with Malaysia’s TT Vision on solar manufacturing automation and talent development
Solex Energy Ltd has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysia-based automation technology company TT Vision Holdings Berhad to collaborate on advancing solar manufacturing automation, engineering excellence, and talent development in India.
The Hydrogen Stream: Europe forecasts €240 billion for hydrogen grids to 2040
The European Commission says its new grids package includes €240 billion ($281.8 billion) for hydrogen networks to 2040, alongside fresh Italian State aid for clean tech deployment.
