The Hydrogen Stream: SECI awards LoAs for electrolyser production-linked incentives
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) has issued Letters of Award for incentives to set up electrolyzer manufacturing capacities under tranche II of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme.
Clean Electric unveils 15-minute universal and interoperable EV charging technology at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025
Clean Electric has partnered with Bounce and Omega Seiki Mobility to integrate its charging system across different EV categories.
Envirostream Australia signs battery recycling deal with Hithium Energy
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.
Government mulling incentives for battery cell component manufacturing
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.
AI and Data Analytics in energy operations
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.
BPCL ropes in Volks Energie for LFP-Based solar storage plants
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.
Solar discovery could transform hydrogen production
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 invests INR 149.99 crore in lithium battery arm
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.
Middle-mile logistics: Why commercial EVs are the missing link in sustainable supply chains
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).
Japan keeps lead in solid-state battery development
While China, South Korea, Europe, and the United States are also engaged in active development of all solid-state batteries, Japan is leading the charge, offering generous subsidies to technology proponents.
