Shift to 2 kV voltage in solar projects tipped to gain traction
Amid record-low prices for solar modules, the focus of cost reduction for utility-scale solar projects is shifting to non-module balance-of-system (BoS) expenses. A transition from 1.5 kV voltage to 2 kV in solar projects is expected to gain traction through 2030.
India’s green hydrogen leap presents INR 8-10 trillion opportunity
India’s target of achieving 5 million tonnes per annum of green molecule production by 2030 presents an investment opportunity of INR 8-10 trillion across building the infrastructure for electrolyzer production, renewable energy generation and green molecule production.
Oriana Power commits INR 10,000 crore renewable energy investment in Rajasthan
Oriana Power Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rajasthan government to invest INR 10,000 crore for project development across solar, green hydrogen, and energy storage solutions.
The Hydrogen Stream: IGI Poseidon, Corinth Pipeworks test H2 transport pipes
IGI Poseidon has partnered with Corinth Pipeworks to test carbon-steel pipes for hydrogen transport under high pressure, while Axpo has begun building a green hydrogen plant in Switzerland to fuel vessels and other applications from 2026.
Hithium unveiles 6.25 MWh BESS, sodium-ion battery cell, installation-free home microgrid
A trifecta of cutting-edge products debuted at Hithium’s second Eco Day event held in Beijing.
Volta Energy unveils new solar generator for construction sites, pumps
Netherlands-based Volta Energy has launched a 15 kVA portable solar generator to provide offgrid power equipment for use on construction sites. The system includes solar panels, an inverter, battery, trailer, and a backup bio-diesel generator.
BNEF: Lithium-ion battery pack prices drop to record low of $115/kWh
Battery prices continue to tumble on the back of lower metal costs and increased scale, squeezing margins for manufacturers. Further price declines are expected over the next decade.
Sinovoltaics updates battery energy storage system financial stability ranking
The latest financial stability ranking keeps Tesla, Mustang Battery, Kung Long Batteries, Hyundai Electric and Eaton, in the top five spots in a report that includes 55 manufacturers.
Ohmium, Spirare Energy announce green hydrogen production at NTPC microgrid
The green microgrid project powers NTPC’s Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA) campus using a solar PV power generation system coupled with a hydrogen power storage system.
Servotech partners LESSzwei GmbH to develop solar-powered EV charging infrastructure in Germany
Servotech, in partnership with LESSzwei GmbH (LESS2), will develop a 100% solar-powered EV charging stations for micromobility in urban areas of Germany.
