‘It’s not a matter of sodium versus lithium, we need both’
A US research team has developed all-solid-state sodium batteries that retain performance down to subzero temperatures. The systems utilize a special chloride-based solid-electrolyte-coated cathode.
Industry body IESA submits recommendations to strengthen battery recycling ecosystem
Industry body India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has called for clearly defined roles and responsibilities under the Battery Waste Management Rules, the adoption of global standards, recycled content targets aligned with emerging battery chemistries and domestic manufacturing, and support for eco-design to enable easier recycling.
India’s evolving battery landscape: An interview with Trina Solar’s Leo Zhao
Leo Zhao, Head of Energy Storage, Trina Solar Asia Pacific, speaks to pv magazine about why India is a strategic market for utility-scale energy storage, the latest trends and technology adoption, and Trina Solar’s plans for the market.
From waste to resource: Recovering critical minerals for solar and EV batteries
As India ramps up solar installations and EV deployments, the volume of end-of-life components will grow rapidly. If these are treated simply as waste, we create new environmental burdens and miss a chance to recover value. If, instead, they are viewed as sources of supply, they become part of the solution.
What will help India to reduce the $2 billion battery import bill?
India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) programme for cell manufacturing has attracted investment into gigafactories and electrode production, but local manufacturing can only succeed if it has access to steady, domestic mineral feedstock. Recovered materials from end-of-life batteries can supply a meaningful share of that requirement, provided there is strong collection infrastructure, organised supply aggregation, and investment in processing technologies.
“Standalone battery storage is a strategic differentiator for us,” says Sunsure’s Kartikeya Sharma
Sunsure Energy, founded in 2014, has evolved from a solar developer into a clean energy solutions provider delivering integrated power solutions across solar, wind, and battery storage. Kartikeya Sharma, co-founder and chief business officer at Sunsure, speaks to pv magazine on the key trends reshaping India’s renewable energy landscape, the rising role of battery storage, and Sunsure’s plans for the market.
Will China’s export curbs on lithium battery materials and technologies reshape global supply chain?
Industry players speak to pv magazine about whether China’s decision to tighten export controls on key minerals and technologies for lithium batteries will cause a short-term disruption or lead to a long-term strategic realignment of the global supply chain.
Can India cope with the growing tide of battery waste?
The world is projected to retire over 11 million tonnes of lithium-ion batteries each year by 2030. India may contribute nearly 2 million tonnes by 2030, not only due to electric vehicles, but also because of an exponential level of consumption of consumer electronics and stationary storage.
EV battery safety risks and manufacturing challenges
As most imported battery cells are not designed for India’s conditions, localization of battery design and strict adherence to AIS-156 and BIS safety standards is absolutely critical.
Waaree Energies invests INR 300 crore in lithium battery subsidiary
Waaree Energies Ltd, a Gujarat-based manufacturer of solar cells and modules, has invested INR 300 crore in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Waaree Energy Storage Solutions Pvt Ltd (WESSPL), through a rights issue.
