Avaada announces $2.44 billion REC funding for energy transition projects
Avaada has signed an agreement with REC for INR 20,000 crore (around $2.44 billion) investment to fund its multiple projects over the next five years.
IIT Kanpur, UK’s H.E.L to collaborate on battery testing
UK-based H.E.L Group will provide IIT Kanpur with the latest battery testing technology under a collaboration agreement signed with IIT Kanpur.
JSW Energy targets 40 GWh/5 GW of storage capacity by 2030
JSW Energy targets to become a 20 GW power generation company along with 40 GWh/5 GW of energy storage by 2030. It is also investing in solar manufacturing and green hydrogen production.
Weekend Read: It’s time to get Sirius
In a bid to avoid costly grid augmentation, Spanish electric vehicle (EV) charger supplier Wallbox has designed a multi-layered energy intelligence solution – proving that necessity is the mother of invention.
The Hydrogen Stream: Scientists use perovskite compound to store ammonia
Japanese scientists have developed an organic-inorganic halide perovskite compound for the chemical storage of ammonia (NH3), while Bosch is preparing to exhibit new products in the hydrogen value chain.
Addressing the intricacies of BIPV fire safety
The adoption of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) has been hindered by the complexity of fire safety standards, creating challenges for manufacturers and suppliers. However, efforts such as the IEA PVPS Task 15 report and collaborative research have shed light on the importance of comprehensive guidelines, reliable testing laboratories, and international cooperation.
Assessing shading effect of cleaning robots in solar farms
Qatari researchers have looked at the degree to which cleaning robots reduce PV plants’ yield with the shade they produce on the panels. They found that module orientation has an enormous effect on the impact of shadow.
VoltStorage unveils vanadium redox flow battery for commercial use
Germany’s VoltStorage says its containerized 50 kWh vanadium redox flow battery solution can be scaled up to 500 kWh.
EIB to provide EUR 1 billion for India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission
European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Kris Peeters will confirm a EUR 1 billion loan for India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission on his four-day business visit to India this week.
Tata Steel, UK to support low-carbon hydrogen projects for industrial decarbonization
The Indian steel giant, along with the UK government, has opened a call for innovative projects in low-carbon hydrogen to decarbonize the industrial sector. Two selected projects will be awarded £80,000 (INR 83 lakh) and provided priority access to Tata Steel’s integrated steel plant.
