In Short : The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved tariffs for a 125 MW/500 MWh battery energy storage project across four substations—Sreekantapuram, Mulleria, Areacode, and Pothencode. Tariffs range from ₹4.34 lakh to ₹4.57 lakh per MW per month, with a ₹0.07/kWh trading margin. Supported by Viability Gap Funding, the project aims to strengthen […]
Rajasthan Invites Bids for 500 MW/2 GWh Battery Storage Project to Boost Renewable Integration – EQ
In Short : Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited has invited bids for a 500 MW/2,000 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System under the Viability Gap Funding program. Projects will be developed on a build-own-operate basis with a 12-year contract. The initiative aims to improve grid stability, support renewable integration, and enhance energy reliability across […]
Colorshine Powers Ahead on Sustainability Path with 10 MW Solar Energy Integration – EQ
In Short : Colorshine has taken a major step toward a net-zero future by integrating a 10 MW solar power system at its manufacturing sites. The project includes rooftop and ground-mounted panels, supported by energy storage systems. This move will significantly cut the company’s carbon footprint and enhance energy efficiency, aligning with its broader sustainability and […]
BPCL Taps Volks Energie for India’s First Solar-Battery Integration in Pipeline Logistics – EQ
In Short : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has awarded a contract to Volks Energie to develop a solar power and lithium-ion battery energy storage system for the Integrated Development of Petroleum Logistics (IDPL) project. This marks India’s first pipeline-integrated solar plus LFP battery system, aiming to enhance energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and support BPCL’s […]
ADB President Reaffirms Strong Support for Regional Cooperation and Integration at BIMP-EAGA and IMT-GT Summits – EQ
In Short : At the BIMP-EAGA and IMT-GT Summits, ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa reiterated strong support for regional cooperation and integration. He highlighted ADB’s role in enhancing connectivity, trade, and sustainable growth across Southeast Asia. ADB remains committed to fostering inclusive development and deeper economic ties through its continued partnership with subregional cooperation programs. In […]
How the Energy Storage Industry Responded to the Arizona Battery Fire
Arizona Public Service’s battery fire could have slowed the U.S. storage market. That hasn’t happened. The energy storage industry didn’t wait for the outcome of Arizona Public Service’s year-long investigation into the battery fire that injured four firefighters in April 2019 to start improving the safety of grid batteries. The McMicken fire set off a […]
How the Energy Storage Industry Responded to the Arizona Battery Fire
Arizona Public Service’s battery fire could have slowed the U.S. storage market. That hasn’t happened. The energy storage industry didn’t wait for the outcome of Arizona Public Service’s year-long investigation into the battery fire that injured four firefighters in April 2019 to start improving the safety of grid batteries. The McMicken fire set off a […]