Indraprastha Gas Ltd tenders EPC for 200 MW solar project with battery storage in Rajasthan
Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) has invited bids for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a 200 MW DC (160 MW AC) solar power project integrated with a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Rajasthan.
“India’s battery energy storage market is transitioning from aggressive tendering to execution-led scale” — Ratul Puri, Chairman, Hindustan Power
Ratul Puri, Chairman of Hindustan Power, speaks to pv magazine about the key challenges in scaling renewable energy deployment, the growing role of battery storage and carbon markets, and Hindustan Power’s strategy in supporting India’s clean energy transition.
South Africa’s Eskom resorts to grid-scale gravity energy storage
Gravity storage gets a boost from South Africa’s state-owned utility Eskom.
Can India’s steel pipe industry lead the global hydrogen infrastructure build-out?
One of the biggest constraints in the hydrogen economy today is the lack of transport infrastructure. Moving hydrogen remains expensive and logistically complex without pipelines.
Renewable energy central to India’s industrial competitiveness: Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi highlighted that renewable energy is becoming a critical determinant of competitiveness in key industrial sectors such as steel, aluminium, chemicals, automotive and textiles. He emphasised the importance of emerging areas including green hydrogen, battery storage, pumped hydro, offshore wind and round-the-clock renewable energy solutions in the next phase of growth.
Ceigall India wins 50 MW standalone battery storage project in Punjab
Ceigall India Ltd has secured a 50 MW standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Punjab. The project was awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process conducted by Punjab State Power Corp. Ltd for 1,000 MWh battery storage capacity.
SoftBank to make next-gen zinc-halogen battery cells in Japan for AI data centers
SoftBank’s mobile arm is gearing up to scale the intriguing zinc-halogen battery cell chemistry to 1 GWh annual production.
Hybrid energy systems: Combining solar, wind & storage for maximum efficiency
Hybrid energy systems are set to play a crucial role in shaping the future of energy infrastructure. With advancements in smart grid technologies, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics, these systems will become even more efficient and adaptive. They offer a scalable and sustainable solution to meet rising energy demands while reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy security.
India’s critical minerals sector faces financing challenges: IEEFA
While the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) aims to create regulatory and institutional enablers to develop the critical minerals supply chain, focused capital expenditure is needed to accelerate large-scale mining, refining, and processing. The NCMM creates intent and incentives, but outcomes will depend on institutional execution.
BloombergNEF confirms energy storage has reached the 100 GW era
A record year, and an incredibly strong outlook for the energy storage sector.
