Author: Chitrika Grover

Pune-Based KPIT Technologies Unveils Sodium-Ion Battery Technology

Pune-based KPIT Technologies, a partner to the automotive and mobility ecosystem, introduced its Sodium (Na)-ion battery technology. The new technology by the battery tech offers an extended lifespan with 80% capacity retention for 3000-6000 cycles and faster charging capability as compared to lithium batteries. Its builds on and compliments KPIT expertise in software development, integration […]

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Electricity Demand In India Increased 79% In Last 9 Years: RK Singh

Union Power Minister RK Singh claimed that the electricity demand in India rose almost 79 percent in the last nine years. He shared the latest data before the Lok Sabha in his written response to a question. He said the electricity demand rose from 1,35,918 MW in 2013–14 to 2,43,271 MW in September 2023. He also […]

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Andhra Biggest Beneficiary Under Energy Efficient Public Lighting

Andhra Pradesh is the biggest beneficiary of Union government’s energy efficiency scheme for public lighting through LEDs, data shared by the New and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh before the Parliament revealed. The ministry in his written response before the Lower House of the Parliament (Lok Sabha) submitted state-wise details of coverage under the scheme. […]

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Solar Production Costs In China Falls By 42% In 2023: Wood Mackenzie

A latest report states that the cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months to US$0.15 per watt (/W). This gave manufacturers in the country cost advantage over international rivals according to the New Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie. The report looks at ‘Five low-carbon tech trends […]

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EU New Electricity Market Design To Speed-Up Renewable Deployment

A latest report shared by the European Council and the Parliament has revealed that they have reached a provisional agreement to reform the EU’s electricity market design (EMD). “This deal is great news, as it will help us reduce even more the EU’s dependence on Russian gas and boost fossil-free energy to cut greenhouse gas […]

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Navalt Releases Solar-Electric Boat Barracuda at Mazagon Dock

Navalt, an eco-marine tech firm that specializes in the manufacturing of solar electric vessels, has released its solar-electric boat, the Barracuda at Mazagon Dock in Maharashtra. This is said to be one of the fastest solar-electric boats in India.  The solar electric boat works on optional plug and charge, operated on a solar capacity of […]

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Zetwerk Secures 375 MW Solar Module Deal with NTPC

Zetwerk, a managed marketplace for contract manufacturing, has secured a deal with National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) for supplying 375 MWp of solar PV modules. This project is led by NTPC – Renewable Energy Limited (REL).   Zetwerk, claims to be one of the largest suppliers for energy projects in segments such as solar, wind, and oil […]

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Singapore’s Sembcorp Awarded 300 MW Solar Project in India

Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp), through its wholly owned renewables subsidiary Green Infra Wind Energy Limited (GIWEL), received the Letter of Award (LOA) for a 300 MW Inter State Transmission System connected solar project. The project has been won by way of competitive bidding and has been awarded by NHPC, an enterprise of the Government of India […]

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No Assessment Done On The Financial Impact Of Uniform RE Tariff: Govt

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh in his recent written reply given in the Parliament said that the government is yet to implement the Uniform Renewable Energy Tariff. In his response made before the Lower House, he also said that the ministry has now done any financial assessment on the likely impact […]

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