Markets & Policy

Led by First Solar and Hanwha Q Cells, U.S. solar module manufacturers have filed allegations with the Commerce Department, citing “critical circumstances” and suggesting increased module imports due to their previous lawsuit filings.

Real-time data visibility is the most crucial aspect of modern supply chain management. Companies should utilize Internet of Things (IoT) devices, blockchain technology and cloud-based platforms to monitor their global supply chain networks. This gives key details on inventory levels, manufacturing progress, and shipping schedules.

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group), which is working on lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) and solidstate batteries, is exploring production of electric vehicles and battery energy storage systems in India.

British International Investment and Norfund will invest in IndiGrid’s three inter-state transmission system projects currently under-construction. These projects are expected to support evacuation of 6 GW of renewable energy in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Techno will co-develop two of these projects.

Gensol Engineering Ltd, in collaboration with Matrix Gas and Renewables, has emerged as a winner bidder for 237 MW of annual electrolyzer manufacturing capacity under the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. With this, it has secured a cumulative 300 MW capacity under the PLI tender launched by Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI), including 63 MW awarded in the first round.

Advait Infratech has signed a technology licensing agreement to gain access to Guofu Hydrogen Energy’s technology for alkaline electrolyzer production.

The administration of US Presiden Joe Biden has issued a proclamation stating that the tariff rate quota of 14.25% on solar cells will remain, but the volume will increase from 5 GW to 12.5 GW.

Amazon has partnered with Gentari to deploy more three-wheeler electric vehicles for Amazon deliveries.

India’s 2024-25 budget reflects a strategic and holistic approach to the energy sector, emphasising sustainability, innovation, and energy security. By promoting pumped storage, advancing nuclear technology, transitioning to emission targets, and supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency, the budget lays a strong foundation for a sustainable and resilient energy future

Advait Energy Holdings has invested in the Norwegian company TECO 2030 that develops PEM hydrogen fuel cell stacks and PEM hydrogen fuel cell modules. Post this initial tranche of investment, it holds 2.63% shares of TECO 2030.