Powering India’s renewable future: The pivotal role of battery energy storage systems
Samrath Singh Kochar, founder and CEO, Trontek, talks about enabling renewable integration and grid stability through advanced energy storage solutions.
ANIL’s solar module exports in Q1 up by 109% yoy
Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL), part of Adani Enterprises Ltd, sold 1,379 MW of solar modules in the first quarter of the current fiscal 2024-25. This included exports of 808 MW.
Hail risk may bring financial instability to solar projects
To ensure sustainability and financial viability, the solar industry needs a critical reevaluation and enhancement of both technical protective measures and financial risk management practices for solar installations in hail-prone regions.
Amara Raja, Ather to collaborate on lithium batteries for two-wheelers
Amara Raja announced today its collaboration with electric scooter manufacturer Ather Energy to develop and supply NMC and LFP lithium-ion cells for two-wheeler battery packs.
India can leverage its solar and storage edge to avoid power shortages
Large-scale solar + storage deployment is the main option left to avoid power shortages, as they can be deployed much faster than new thermal and hydro assets. Recent gigawatt-scale solar + storage auction results, with a record low price of INR 3.4/kWh, show that such deployment will be highly economical, says a new study from the University of California’s India Energy and Climate Center.
Waaree Renewable Q1 profit up 209% YoY
Waaree Renewable Technologies, the solar EPC arm of Waaree Group, has reported a revenue of INR 236.35 crore and net profit of INR 28.16 crore for the first quarter of FY 2024-25.
Future-proofing utilities: Strategies for navigating technological disruption in India
The adoption of smart technologies is reshaping the utilities industry, with a particular focus on smart grids. Smart grids leverage advanced sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and real-time data analytics to transform how electricity is generated, distributed, and consumed.
Reactive power management key to advancing grid stability
In its latest monthly column for pv magazine, IEA-PVPS provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art practices, best practices, and recommendations for managing reactive power amidst the growing integration of distributed energy resources (DERs). The article describes the regulatory frameworks and practical applications, underscoring the essential role of reactive power management in maintaining a stable and efficient power grid.
Vedanta Nico secures supply deal with US-based nickel-zinc battery developer
Vedanta Nico will be the preferred nickel supplier to US-based battery innovator Aesir Tech to develop nickel-zinc batteries for electric vehicles.
BluPine Energy secures $28.6 million for solar project in Chhattisgarh
BluPine Energy has secured $28.6 million from a Tata Capital led banking consortium to finance its 75 MWp solar project in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
