KPIT selects Trentar Energy as manufacturing partner for sodium-ion battery technology
KPIT has signed the technology transfer agreement with Trentar Energy Solutions for commercialization of its sodium-ion battery technology. Under the agreement, Trentar will build a 3 GWh sodium-ion manufacturing facility with KPIT receiving upfront technology transfer fees and additional royalty fees over eight years.
The Hydrogen Stream: Indian state of Assam plans 25 MW green hydrogen plant
SGEL Assam Renewable Energy Ltd, a joint venture between SJVN Green Energy Ltd and Assam Power Distribution Co. Ltd, intends to develop a 25 MW green hydrogen plant within the state of Assam.
Juniper Green raises $1 billion in debt financing to expand its clean energy portfolio
Juniper Green Energy has secured $1 billion in phased debt financing to support the development of wind-solar hybrid and firm & dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects.
HG Infra Engineering sets up battery storage arm
H.G. Infra Engineering has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary company, H.G. Gujarat Bess, to carry our business in the field of battery energy storage systems.
Breakthrough research boosts Li-ion battery stability, efficiency and density
South Korean scientists have developed a breakthrough lithium-ion battery technology by modifying the LNMO cathodes that enhances stability and efficiency, boosts battery lifespan, and energy density of Li-ion batteries.
Welspun New Energy commits INR 13,500 crore for pumped storage, floating solar in Odisha
Welspun New Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the state government of Odisha to establish a 1.2 GW pumped storage and a 1 GW floating solar project in Odisha.
NTPC secures PPA with Indian Army for solar-hydrogen based microgrid project
NTPC has secured a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Indian Army for sale of power from its solar-hydrogen based microgrid project at Chushul (Ladakh).
Union Budget 2025-26: India focuses on waste-to-wealth to secure lithium battery supply chain
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has submitted Union Budget 2025-26, which proposes customs duty exemption for waste and scrap of lithium-ion batteries and critical minerals.
Australian study shows pumped hydro and batteries can meet energy storage needs
A new Australian National University study says long-duration pumped hydro on non-river sites, combined with batteries, can meet global energy storage needs.
Budget 2025 expectations of the Indian renewable energy industry
Regulatory and fiscal incentives to set up specialized labs in collaboration with leading international and domestic research institutions, reduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on turbines and solar modules, and ISTS charges waiver extension are on the budget wishlist of the renewable energy industry in India.
