India’s 10 GWh tender draws seven bids to set up giga-scale battery cell manufacturing facilities under PLI scheme
Bids were received for seven times the manufacturing capacity of 10 GWh to be awarded.
LG launches new residential storage solution
LG has developed two versions of its new enblock E storage system, each with usable energy capacities of 12.4 kWh and 15.5 kWh. It says the two models, sized at 451 mm x 330 mm, can be easily deployed in small spaces.
Acculon launches production of sodium-ion battery modules, packs
US-based Acculon Energy has announced series production of its sodium-ion battery modules and packs for mobility and stationary energy storage applications. Scaled production of 2 GWh is scheduled to start in mid-2024.
Gates-backed Fourth Power pilots thermal storage based on TPV cells
Fourth Power, backed by Bill Gates’ venture firm, has developed high-density thermal energy storage based on thermophotovoltaic cells. The tech, which is reportedly 10 times cheaper than lithium-ion batteries, is based on the U.S. company’s patented liquid metal heat transfer system.
Loom Solar to strengthen its presence in Southern India
Loom Solar has introduced its solar panels from 10 W to 575 -700 W bifacial TOPCon, energy storage solutions from 75 Wh to 5 kWh-45 kWh, high-frequency solar inverters, and customisable small solar panels in Southern India.
Wall-mount lithium battery inverters from Exide
Exide has forayed into lithium-ion-based home power backup systems with the launch of wall-mount lithium battery inverters in 450 W and 720 W sizes.
Schneider Electric unveils battery lab in Bengaluru
Schneider Electric’s state-of-the-art battery lab will focus on developing innovative battery technologies and exploring new energy storage solutions that prioritize sustainability and minimize environmental impact.
OGO Energy partners Singapore’s noco-noco on battery separator technology
OGO Energy will manufacture battery packs incorporating its battery management system and battery cells with improved longevity and heat-resistance made possible by noco-noco’s X-SEPA separators.
Engineers India Ltd appointed as independent engineer for battery capacity under PLI scheme
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has appointed Engineers India Ltd (EIL) as independent engineers to monitor the progress of the advanced-chemistry battery cell projects awarded under the production-linked incentives (PLI) Scheme.
OGO Energy launches residential battery storage solutions
India’s OGO Energy has launched battery energy storage systems with indigenously developed smart battery management system. These systems feature a modular design. Up to five battery modules of 5.12 kWh each can be combined to give a storage capacity of 25.6 kWh.
