New battery sizing approach for virtual synchronous generators, control-based grid-forming inverters
A group of researchers in Australia has outlined a new methodology to determine the minimum power rating of energy storage systems (ESSs) used for emergency under-frequency response. The ESS size must be calculated to maintain the frequency within the standard operating range.
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Q1 profit rises 23% yoy
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd has reported a standalone total income of INR 3,156.74 crore and a net profit of INR 244.55 crore for the first quarter (April-May-June) of FY 2024-25.
Weiheng Ecactus releases three-phase all-in-one battery storage system
The Chinese manufacturer’s new battery energy storage system consists of an inverter ranging in size from 5 kW to 13 kW and a storage system of 10 kWh to 30 kWh. Up to five units can be connected in parallel.
Thermax exploring green hydrogen production through biomass, electrolysis routes
Thermax, which partnered with Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) last year, is looking at different ways of green hydrogen generation for commercial and industrial customers in India.
Powering India’s renewable future: The pivotal role of battery energy storage systems
Samrath Singh Kochar, founder and CEO, Trontek, talks about enabling renewable integration and grid stability through advanced energy storage solutions.
Can the grid cope with the surge in electricity demand?
The grid needs to modernize to meet a booming demand for electricity, which is only predicted to grow even further in coming years. IEC Standards are key to help with the transition.
Amara Raja, Ather to collaborate on lithium batteries for two-wheelers
Amara Raja announced today its collaboration with electric scooter manufacturer Ather Energy to develop and supply NMC and LFP lithium-ion cells for two-wheeler battery packs.
Data reveals dominant players in Australian battery market
Analysis by solar and storage market consultancy SunWiz has identified the most popular brand of battery energy storage systems in the Australian market with Chinese manufacturers leading the way.
Attero launches e-waste consumer take-back platform
Attero, India’s largest e-waste recycler and the world’s largest li-ion battery recycling company, has launched an integrated electronic waste (e-waste) consumer take-back platform– Selsmart. Through Selsmart, it targets an annual recurring revenue of INR 1,000 crore by the third year with e-waste collection of 140,000 metric tonnes.
India can leverage its solar and storage edge to avoid power shortages
Large-scale solar + storage deployment is the main option left to avoid power shortages, as they can be deployed much faster than new thermal and hydro assets. Recent gigawatt-scale solar + storage auction results, with a record low price of INR 3.4/kWh, show that such deployment will be highly economical, says a new study from the University of California’s India Energy and Climate Center.
