Author: Chitrika Grover

Sineng Electric Commissions 50MW/200MWh Microgrid BESS

Sineng Electric has announced the commissioning of a 50MW/200MWh microgrid battery energy storage system (BESS). This source-grid-load-storage integrated project imposes stringent requirements for grid-forming energy storage solutions. As part of the 6.1 GW renewable energy base in Xinjiang, the microgrid project spans nearly 1,000 square kilometers. It operates across off-grid, grid-following, and grid-forming modes, featuring […]

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New Recycling Method Makes Perovskite PV Cells Sustainable

Perovskite photovoltaics have emerged as a new solar energy technology, offering high efficiency and low-cost manufacturing compared to traditional silicon-based counterparts. However, sustainability concerns – such as toxicity, limited recycling options, and resource depletion – pose significant challenges to their widespread adoption. A new study published in Nature by researchers from Cornell University and Linköping […]

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Trentar Energy, KPIT in Tie-Up To Commercialise Sodium Ion Battery Technology

KPIT Technologies, a building mobility solutions provider, and Trentar Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd., which caters to the electrical mobility and energy storage space recently collaborated on Sodium-Ion Battery Technology. Under this collaboration, KPIT plans to transfer its sodium-ion battery technology to Trentar Energy Solutions, to operationalize and commercialize it further. In Dec 2023, KPIT unveiled […]

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Oyster, Suzlon Partner To Build 201.6 MW Wind Project In Madhya Pradesh

Pune-based renewable energy solutions provider Suzlon Group has secured a 201.6 MW repeat order from Oyster Renewable. With this latest addition, Suzlon’s partnership with Oyster Renewable has now grown to 283.5 MW in Madhya Pradesh within just nine months. This order also highlights the growing demand for wind energy solutions among Commercial & Industrial (C&I) […]

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Government Confirms 25 GW Solar Cell Capacity Among Nine Firms In India

India at present has around 25 GW of installed solar PV cell manufacturing capacity, according to the Solar PV Manufacturers Associations, the All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) and the North India Module Manufacturer Association (NIMMA). The data was shared by  Pralhad Joshi, the minister of New and Renewable Energy And Consumer Affairs & Food […]

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Prostarm Info Gets In-Principle Approval From SEBI To Launch IPO

Navi-Mumbai-based pan-Indian power solution products company, Prostarm Info Systems has received in-principle approval from market regulator, Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch its initial public offering (IPO). The issue comprises a fresh issue of up to 1,60,00,000 Equity Shares of face value ₹10 each and will be listed on BSE and NSE. Choice […]

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India’s Solar Exports Drop from $1,969 Mn To $782.11 Mn

Solar PV module exports from India have evolved over the last few years. In FY 2021-22, the value of exports of solar PV modules was around 83 million USD, which rose to around 1,969 million USD in FY 2023-24. As of FY 2024-25 (till November 2024), solar PV modules worth around 782.11 million USD have […]

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MoP Sets New Bidding Guidelines for Pumped Storage Projects

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has introduced a new set of rules to promote the development of Pumped Storage Plants (PSPs). The government’s latest norms aim to provide a standardized procurement framework based on open competitive bidding. They also establish clear risk-sharing mechanisms among various stakeholders. The government’s latest notification applies to developers and procurers […]

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MNRE Sets Norms For Solar Cold Storage With Thermal Energy Backup

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has established design, performance, and testing standards for Solar Cold Storage systems equipped with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) backup. These systems primarily operate on solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, providing a sustainable solution for preserving agricultural, fishery, dairy, and pharmaceutical products. The new regulations set performance requirements by […]

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