Just 3% of India’s 2032 wind and solar target can power its entire EV fleet: Ember
Reliably meeting EV charging requirements from renewables requires demand-shifting mechanisms like time-of-day tariffs in conjunction with infrastructure improvements.
India’s auto industry can cut emissions by 87% through green electricity, low-carbon steel: CEEW
India’s automobile industry can cut its manufacturing emissions by up to 87% by 2050 with a shift to 100% renewable energy, green steel, and partnerships with suppliers to cut emissions, finds a new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).
Vena Energy signs India’s first load-following renewable power purchase agreement with SECI
Vena Energy has signed a load-following 100 MW renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI).
Exide Industries infuses INR 100 crore into lithium battery arm
Exide Industries Ltd has invested an additional INR 100 crore in its lithium-ion battery arm, Exide Energy Solutions Ltd (EESL), through equity subscription.
Wireless electric vehicle charging tests improve efficiency by 88%
Scientists in India have simulated and tested a prototype wireless charging system for electric vehicles, with a three-port DC–DC converter at its core and have found it achieved an improved efficiency of 88%.
Solex Energy launches n-type solar modules with over 23% efficiency
Solex has introduced two new n-type solar modules tailored for Rajasthan’s extreme climate conditions and high-irradiance zones.
JK Srivastava Group, Hynfra join forces to build $4 billion green hydrogen and ammonia hub in Andhra Pradesh
JK Srivastava Hynfra has signed a memorandum of understanding with NREDCAP to develop a green hydrogen and ammonia hub with a capacity to produce up to 1 million tons of green ammonia annually, powered by 3 GW of solar and wind energy. Operations are expected to begin in early 2029.
Zelestra switches on 435 MW DC Gorbea solar plant in Rajasthan
Zelestra recently inaugurated its 435 MW DC Gorbea solar project in Rajasthan. The project benefits from a 25-year power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI).
Amara Raja to commission lithium cell pilot facility by FY 2026-end
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd said its commercial pilot plant and advanced R&D centre for lithium-ion battery cells are set for commissioning by the end of the current financial year 2025–26.
India awarded 2.2 GW of standalone battery storage projects in H1 2025: Rystad Energy
India awarded 5.4 GW of co-located solar plus battery energy storage systems (BESS) and 2.2 GW of standalone BESS to developers in the first half of 2025. This marks the nation’s highest BESS allocation to date, says a new report by Rystad Energy.
