Energy Storage

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) is accepting bids to set up 500 MW/1 GWh of standalone battery energy storage systems, connected to the state grid, on a build-own-operate basis in Gujarat. It has launched a separate tender to set up 250 MW of grid-connected solar power projects with Greenshoe option of additional capacity up to 250 MW. These PV projects can be located anywhere in India.

Clean Electric has partnered with Bounce and Omega Seiki Mobility to integrate its charging system across different EV categories.

Envirostream Australia, a subsidiary of Livium, has signed an exclusive recycling agreement with Hithium Energy to recycle lithium-ion batteries supplied by Hithium to Lightsource bp’s Woolooga solar farm in Queensland, Australia.

India can become self-reliant in battery cell manufacturing if lithium remains in the country through recycling and used in batteries once again, added Vijay Mittal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, at the 4th India Battery Manufacturing and Supply Chain Summit 2025.

As the global solar energy industry grows, so does the need for accurate monitoring of performance and financial viability. The latest report by IEA PVPS Task 13, “Best Practice Guidelines for the Use of Economic and Technical KPIs,” provides a comprehensive framework to address this issue. This article explores the importance, methodologies, and applications of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with a focus on their role in optimizing PV systems.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics are transforming energy operations by introducing capabilities that were once unimaginable. These technologies provide actionable insights, automate processes, and enable real-time decision-making, making energy systems smarter and more resilient.

Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) has entrusted Volks Energie with deployment of a cumulative solar capacity of 280 kW backed with lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) battery storage of 1.6 MWh for its oil and gas pipeline network. The solar-plus-storage capacity will be equally distributed across 14 strategic locations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

An international study led by Flinders University in Australia has advanced nanoscale chemistry to further develop sustainable and efficient generation of hydrogen from water using solar power.

Exide Industries Ltd has made equity investment of INR 149.99 crore, on rights basis, in Exide Energy Solutions. The investment will fund Exide Energy Solutions’ greenfield lithium battery plant in Bengaluru and meet its various funding requirements.

As dark stores move closer to consumers to reduce turnaround times, the demand for frequent, efficient restocking has surged. This shift has brought the middle mile into focus as a space ripe for innovation, particularly through the integration of commercial electric vehicles (EVs).