New Delhi: The government will launch a scheme to bring in global firms for setting up mega manufacturing plants in India for solar cells, batteries and solar charging infrastructure through auction and provide tax benefits on these investments. The scheme was proposed in the General Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday. “Government […]
How detachable batteries can double India’s electric vehicle sales
Electric vehicles for long have been a hot topic of discussion among all stakeholders. However, not much has been achieved on the ground as a lack of charging infrastructure and range anxiety continue to deter people from buying EVs. Now though, detachable batteries can give a big boost to electric two-wheelers in India. Here’s how. […]
L.A. Looks to Break Price Records With Massive Solar-Battery Project
The cheapest U.S. solar PPAs have been coming out of places like West Texas, but developer 8minute Solar has put the spotlight back on California. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is preparing to approve a utility-scale solar-battery project that could shatter U.S. records to date, in terms of both storage capacity and […]
Which energy storage technology is going to power Australia’s future?
Recent events in Australia indicate a growing appetite for renewable energy and energy storage in the energy sector. Pumped hydro, thermal energy storage, hydrogen—which form of storage will reign supreme Down Under? New regulations and a growing share of renewables are changing the way the electricity market operates in Australia, opening up a playground for […]
Solar power electric car charging stations coming to UK charges batteries in 10 minutes
A NEW set of solar-powered electric car charging stations are coming to the UK which will be able to recharge the vehicle in just 10 minutes. A brand new electric car charging station, which is one of over 100, is set to be built in Braintree, Essex. The UK-bound EV charging station is being built […]
Niti Aayog Asks ‘Where Are EVs?’, Bajaj, TVS Ask ‘Where Are The Batteries?’
A face-off that has dire consequences is turning out to be quite funny to observe from the sidelines. In its rush to bring in electric vehicles (EVs) in India, Niti Aayog has directed India’s major two-wheeler makers to present a plan within the next two weeks which will reveal their roadmap to introduce EV products […]
Imec Doubles Energy Density of its Solid-State Batteries
Research center Imec has said it has doubled the energy density of its solid-state Li-metal battery cell and started scaling up a pilot line for manufacturing the cells, paving the way for longer range electric vehicles. Making the announcement at the European Electric Vehicle Batteries Summit in Berlin this week, Imec said its battery cell […]
Korea’s ESS fires: Batteries not to blame but industry takes hit anyway
After fires were started at a reported 23 battery energy storage installations in South Korea during 2018, the government and a national standards committee have discovered the causes but have so far declined to engage with the international press on the matter. Energy-Storage.news has been tracking progress since rumours and then more solid reports began […]
IIT-Indore working with US varsity to devise thermally safe batteries
Indore: Research collaboration by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore and Purdue University of US can open new avenues in the field of energy storage and make batteries thermally safe in future. The collaboration is based on how to make batteries more effective and ensure more energy storage at economical rates. The institutes are working […]
SOLAR, WIND, BATTERIES TO ATTRACT $10 TRILLION TO 2050, BUT CURBING EMISSIONS LONG-TERM WILL REQUIRE OTHER TECHNOLOGIES TOO
Low-cost renewables and batteries can put world on a path over the next decade compatible with 2 degrees Celsius. Staying on that path from the 2030s will be another challenge. London and New York: Deep declines in wind, solar and battery technology costs will result in a grid nearly half-powered by the two fast-growing renewable […]