ACME Solar commissions 143 MW/481 MWh battery energy storage system in Rajasthan
ACME Solar Holdings has commissioned 142.67 MW/481.49 MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Indian state of Rajasthan through its subsidiaries. The installation represents Phase 1 of its planned 585 MW/2,011.24 MWh BESS capacity under these special purpose vehicles.
NanoMalaysia unveils sodium-ion prototype surpassing 300 Wh/kg
The new prototype ranks among the most advanced sodium‑ion battery systems reported worldwide.
Unlocking the next phase of C&I solar growth
As India’s renewable ecosystem continues to mature, open access solar is set to become a cornerstone of corporate energy strategy—delivering both financial savings and sustainability gains. Policy clarity, improved transmission infrastructure, and incentives for storage integration will be critical to unlocking the next phase of growth
Lightweight PV modules could unlock more than 85 GW of untapped rooftop potential in Europe
In its second monthly column for pv magazine, the Becquerel Institute explains that Europe has vast commercial and industrial rooftops suitable for solar, but decades-old structural limits block conventional PV panels, creating an 85 GW untapped potential. Lightweight PV modules, commercially available and up to 50% lighter, can unlock this constrained market, meeting regulatory, economic, and technical needs for solar deployment across the continent.
Vikram Solar’s PowerHive launches lithium battery range for electric mobility and residential power backup
PowerHive, the battery and energy storage arm of Vikram Solar, has launched its VION lithium battery product range, marking the company’s entry into distributed battery storage for electric mobility and residential energy backup.
Ashok Leyland breaks ground on EV battery pack manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu
Ashok Leyland, a Hinduja Group-owned commercial vehicle manufacturer, has begun the construction of a greenfield EV battery pack manufacturing facility at Pillaipakkam near Chennai. The project would entail an investment of INR 400-500 crore.
China commissions first urban underground vanadium flow battery system
China has deployed its first 1.25 MW urban vanadium flow battery (VFB), supporting peak AC loads and offering a safer alternative amid tighter lithium-ion storage regulations in dense urban environments.
ACME Solar signs PPAs for 450 MW/1,800 MWh assured peak power project
Under the PPAs, ACME Solar Holdings will supply 1,800 MWh of assured peak power (450 MW × 4 hours) during non-solar hours from interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected renewable energy projects in India, with 90% availability on both a monthly and annual basis.
Aiko launches 545 W back-contact solar module with 25% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer said its new back-contact module delivers up to 545 W and over 25% efficiency in a compact rooftop format for residential, C&I, and off-grid applications.
NTPC REL commissions additional 270 MW at Khavda-II solar PV project
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Ltd, has commissioned an additional 270 MW at its 1,200 MW Khavda-II solar PV project in Gujarat.
