Battery
Swapping, LFP, recycling & prices
Adani-Backed Vishakha Renewables Enters IPO Fray: How It Differs From Borosil Renewables?
After the tryst of solar module and cell makers, renewable energy developers, and battery energy storage system (BESS) companies with the capital markets, a new category of solar manufacturers is set to join the league in the Indian stock market. Vishakha Rene
Haier, Godrej, Blue Star failed to detect fake e-waste recycling claims, India notice shows
Indian tax authorities have identified major appliance companies incorrectly claiming tax credits for non-existent e-waste processing services. The companies relied on documents from a recycler accused of fabrication and lacked verification of actual work done
Canada's Alberta Province Has a Message For Solar Recycling- It Starts This October
On October 1, the Canadian province of Alberta starts what it describes as the first mandatory solar panel recycling program in North America. Every new panel supplied in the province will carry a fee of C$14 (approx. Rs 950), and old panels will be barred fro
Exide Commissions Phase I of 6 GWh Lithium-ion Cell Plant
Exide Energy Solutions (EESL) has completed Phase I of a 6 GWh lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility located in Devanahalli in Bengaluru, Karnataka.The facility aims to manufacture advanced lithium-ion cells across multiple chemistries and form factors, allo
Mines Ministry to launch incentive scheme for domestic lithium, nickel processing
The Mines Ministry will soon launch an incentive scheme to promote domestic processing of lithium and nickel as India seeks to build an integrated critical mineral value chain and reduce dependence on imported processed materials. The government has also clear
Lithium Argentina Closes $180 Million Strategic Investment from Ganfeng
Listen to this article Lithium Argentina, a producer of lithium carbonate for lithium-ion batteries, has closed a $180 million strategic investment from Ganfeng Lithium Group
Is China Loosening It's Grip On LFP Technology Controls?
CATL, the world's biggest battery maker is betting big on sodium-ion. China is taxing lithium-ion at home. Neither of those things means China is about to allow the hand over its most valuable battery know-how just yet. China's export controls on lithium iron
Advait Group Signs 1 GWh Cell Supply Agreement with HiTHIUM
Advait Battery Ecosystem Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of BSE- and NSE-listed Advait Energy Transitions Ltd, has signed a Master Supply Agreement (MSA) with HiTHIUM for the supply of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic battery cells. The agreement provides for the
West Bengal Regulator Clears ₹20 Billion Floating Solar-Storage Project
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has allowed West Bengal Power Development Corporation (WBPDCL) to incur expenditure of ₹20.14 billion (~$210.48 million) for installing and commissioning a 200 MW floating solar project integrated with
R3 Lithium Raises $15 Million in Series A Funding for Recycling Facility
R3 Lithium, a U.S. company that recovers lithium carbonate from recycled battery materials, has raised $15 million in Series A funding…
Juniper Green Energy Takes Operational Portfolio to 2.69 GW With Fresh Wind Additions
Renewable energy company Juniper Green Energy has commissioned 101 MW of wind capacity across Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan in the first fortnight of September, taking its total operational portfolio to 2,689 MWp of solar and wind capacity and 503 MWh of
BPE Begins UK Expansion With Focus On Data Centres, Energy Storage
Best Power Equipments (India) Pvt Ltd (BPE), a Noida-based manufacturer of critical-power and energy-storage systems, has entered the UK market through a distribution partnership with OPT Services Limited. Under the partnership, OPT Services will distribute BP
Petronas Lubricants, Tata Motors collaborate for pilot used lubricant recycling model
Petronas Lubricants India and Tata Motors have signed an initial pact for a pilot project. This collaboration aims to establish a structured and scalable used automotive lubricant recycling model. The initiative will support India's evolving Extended Producer
LOHUM Begins Lithium Mining Operations In Zimbabwe
Noida-based sustainable critical mineral producer LOHUM claims to have become “first Indian company to start lithium operations globally”, announcing the…
Daily News Wrap-Up: PM Surya Ghar 2.0 May Mandate Energy Storage
Rooftop installers expect PM Surya Ghar 2.0 to provide for integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS) with rooftop solar systems. Integrating battery energy storage with rooftop solar systems could improve residential power consumption and reduce rel
US Adds Record 20.2 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity in Q2 2026
The U.S. added a record 6.7 GW/20.2 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Storage Market Outlook by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Benchmark Mineral Intelligenc
Minimac Systems Raises ₹30 Cr To Scale Lubricant Recycling Infrastructure
Pune-based startup Minimac Systems has raised ₹30 Cr ($3.2 Mn) in a fresh funding round led by Zerodha’s investment arm…
AltEons Energy secures investment from Sanmar Group to develop 1.5 GW RTC renewable portfolio
Renewable energy platform AltEons Energy has raised strategic investment from The Sanmar Group to accelerate the development of more than 1.5 GW of round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy projects across India. The investment will support AltEons’ expansi
Expion Energy Raises $9 Million Through Convertible Debenture Placement
Expion Energy (formerly Expion360), a provider of lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, has raised $9 million through a…
Hoymiles Launches New Backup Solutions for Residential Energy Systems
Hoymiles has launched two new products, HiSwitch and HiBox, designed to work with its HiOne all-in-one battery energy storage system (BESS) to simplify whole-home backup and off-grid switching. The company said the new solutions are aimed at addressing install
How China Is Leaving Indian Lithium-Cell Makers With 15–20% Cost Disadvantage: Amara Raja Explains
India’s nascent lithium-ion cell manufacturing industry faces a 15–20% price disadvantage against Chinese imports, with the lack of a deep domestic supply chain emerging as one of the biggest challenges for local manufacturers, according to Amara R
Key Capture Energy Secures $300 Million for Energy Storage Portfolio
Key Capture Energy (KCE), a developer, owner, and operator of battery energy storage systems (BESS), has closed a $300 million letter of…
AMPIN Secures $ 195mn Green Financing from SMBC and Rabobank for Hybrid RE Project
AMPIN Energy Transition has achieved financial close on a $195 million long-term project finance facility for a 100 MW PPA-capacity hybrid renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh, integrating solar, wind and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The financ
India's state-owned KABIL expects to start lithium production in Argentina in 4-5 years
India's KABIL expects lithium extraction in Argentina within five years. The company signed a lithium exploration pact for five blocks in Argentina. KABIL is evaluating seven additional lithium brine blocks offered by Argentina. Discussions are also underway f
Altmin is building India's first factory to manufacture the cathodes inside lithium batteries
The Hyderabad-based company makes lithium iron phosphate cathode active material, the single most expensive component in a battery cell, which India currently imports almost entirely.
Solar Plus Storage Cuts Grid Imports and Diesel Use at Maharashtra Firm
A manufacturing facility in Maharashtra has reduced its monthly grid electricity purchases by 11.1% and lowered diesel consumption after integrating a 600 kW/1.2 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) with its existing 500 kW rooftop solar installation.
Head / VP – Hardware Engineering
Key Responsibilities 1. Hardware Design & R&D • Lead end-to-end BESS hardware development — battery pack, BMS, PCS, enclosures, thermal systems; drive DFM and DFR from prototype to mass production. • Build an R&D pipelin
Government plans to set up critical minerals processing parks across 4 states
India is embarking on a transformative journey with plans for four specialized critical mineral processing parks in strategic states, emphasizing lithium and nickel—essential components for battery production. Spearheaded by state governments, this initiative
Energy Vault Announces Strategic Agreement to Deploy 1.25 GW of Integrated Power Infrastructure for Hyperscaler AI Data Center
Energy Vault, whose offerings include proprietary battery, gravity and green hydrogen energy storage technologies supporting a variety of customer use cases, has announced a major deal. It announced the execution of a strategic commercial agreement under
Verdant Energy and Aura Power Merge to Form Solar, Storage IPP in the UK
Listen to this article Solar project developers Verdant Energy and Aura Power Developments have merged to form a solar and battery energy storage system (BESS)
How Sungrow's PowerStack 255CS Aims To Advance C&I Energy Storage Demands?
As India’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sector increasingly embraces clean energy to reduce operational costs and improve energy resilience, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming an essential component of modern power infrastructure.
Coal India weighs acquiring Wealth Minerals unit with Chile lithium assets
Coal India is exploring acquiring a Chilean unit of Wealth Minerals. This move aims to secure vital lithium resources for electric vehicle batteries. The companies jointly applied for a lithium extraction license in Chile. Acquisition decisions will follow the
Bihar Draft Grid Code Proposes Primary Frequency Response for Renewables
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has proposed that wind and solar projects with battery energy storage systems (BESS), with capacities above 10 MW and connected at 33 kV or higher, must be capable of increasing their output to at least 105% o
Battery swapping vs fixed charging for fleet operators: the real decision
Battery swapping business model explained — capital cost, utilisation, and which fleets should swap vs charge.
LFP battery prices in India: 2026 tracker and 12-month outlook
LFP cell and pack prices in India, what's driving them down, and how battery buyers should time purchases.
SUN Mobility + Bounce Infinity: 30,000 e-scooters on battery-as-a-service
India's largest battery-swap EV deployment — 600+ swap stations powering 30,000 Bounce scooters under BaaS and MaaS.