Chhattisgarh launches 760 MWh battery storage tender
Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Co. Ltd (CSPDCL) has invited proposals for setting up pilot standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, connected to the state grid, for an aggregate storage capacity of 760 MWh (380 MW x 2 hours).
India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) welcomes the new tax regime under GST 2.0
The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has welcomed the streamlining of the GST rate for all advanced batteries under heading 8507 to a uniform 18%, replacing the earlier regime where lithium-ion batteries were taxed at 18%, while other chemistries attracted a 28% GST.
Freen launches scalable sodium-ion battery storage
The Estonian home and commercial storage systems come in low- and high-voltage models. The high-voltage option can scale to ten modules, for 100.8 kWh, and a six-module, low-voltage version to 45 kWh.
Servotech Renewable ties up with China’s Zhuhai Piwin to manufacture BESS in India
Servotech Renewable Power System has partnered with China-based Zhuhai Piwin New Energy Co. Ltd. (Pilot Group) to manufacture advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in India, with technology support from Zhuhai Piwin.
ACME Solar places 2 GWh battery storage order with China’s Lishen
ACME Solar has placed an order for 2 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) with China-based lithium battery company Chuzhou Lishen New Energy Technology Co. Ltd.
Cabinet approves INR 1,500 crore incentive scheme for critical mineral recycling
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an INR 1,500 crore incentive scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources.
All-perovskite PV-powered battery for portable electronics
Scientists have used a dual-functional, material-sharing strategy with ethyl viologen diiodide to achieve synergistic performance enhancement in PV-powered batteries. The system was reportedly able to power a wearable glucose monitor for 24 hours.
KP Group partners with AHES, GH2 Solar on 100,000 tpa green ammonia facility
KP Group has partnered with GH2 Solar and South Korea’s AHES Co. Ltd. to establish and operate a green ammonia production facility in India with a capacity of 100,000 metric tons per annum.
ACME Solar awarded 50 MW FDRE project by Tata Power
ACME Solar will develop a project combining solar and battery energy storage system to ensure 50 MW firm and dispatchable renewable power supply.
Ashok Leyland to enter battery manufacturing
Ashok Leyland will develop and manufacture batteries for EVs and energy storage systems in partnership with China’s CALB Group.
