ABB India opens its first smart instrumentation factory in Bengaluru
The factory will produce measurement solutions for a wide variety of industries, including power, and cater to domestic and global consumption. Its modular design allows the expansion of production capacities and new products in line with the market demand.
Shell to install over 10,000 charging points across India by 2030
The energy major launched the first of these electric vehicle (EV) chargers for the four-wheeler and two-wheeler segments in Bengaluru today.
IRCON Renewable Power tenders 600 MW of solar in Karnataka
IRCON Renewable Power has started accepting bids to develop 600 MW (DC) of solar projects and a 220 kV substation in Pavagada, Karnataka, on a turnkey basis. Bidding closes on Sept. 20
ABB India upgrades smart power factory to Industry 5.0
ABB has adopted Industry 5.0 production processes at its smart power solutions factory in Bengaluru. With “cobots” working alongside humans, the factory’s productivity has improved by 40%, while energy productivity has gone up by more than 15%.
O2 Power acquires 55 MW of operational solar assets from Emmvee
The Indian renewable energy producer has acquired 55 MW of operating solar assets from module manufacturer Emmvee. The capacity includes 40 MW of utility-scale PV plants in Karnataka and 15 MW of commercial scale in Telangana.
Hitachi Energy ramps up manufacturing of ‘power quality’ products
Hitachi Energy’s new production facility in India will manufacture solutions that support stable electrical networks and reduce energy consumption.
Rays Power Infra switches on 150 MW solar plant in Karnataka
Rajasthan-headquartered Rays Power Infra has commissioned a 150 MW (DC) solar plant in Raichur and Koppal, Karnataka.
Rays Power switches on 50 MW open-access solar plant in Karnataka
The Rajasthan-headquartered solar developer has commissioned a 50 MW (AC) solar plant in Bennur village of the Belgaum district. The project uses 455 Wp to 595 Wp mono PERC monofacial PV modules.
Karnataka dairy producers tender 100 MW solar for self-consumption
The Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd (KMF) has invited bids to install a 100 MW (AC) ‘group captive’ solar plant for its own consumption and its member milk unions.
Ola to open battery cell R&D center next month
The electric mobility company will open its battery innovation center (BIC) in Bengaluru next month as it looks to build indigenous cell technology and manufacture Li-ion cells in India at scale.
