Vikram Solar’s PowerHive unit launches VION lithium batteries in India

Vikram Solar’s PowerHive unit launches VION lithium batteries in India

PowerHive, Vikram Solar’s energy storage subsidiary, has launched the VION lithium battery range for homes, e-rickshaws, and distributed energy projects, marking the company’s entry into electric mobility and residential backup storage. March 12, 2026 Uma Gupta Image: PowerHive From ESS News PowerHive, the battery and energy storage arm of Vikram Solar, has launched its VION lithium battery product range, marking the company’s entry into distributed battery storage for electric mobility a...
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ACME Solar signs 450 MW PPA in India, commissions new 38 MW/82 MWh BESS

ACME Solar signs 450 MW PPA in India, commissions new 38 MW/82 MWh BESS

ACME Solar has signed two power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 450 MW under a firm, dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project with SJVN Ltd. It also commissioned an additional 38 MW/82 MWh at its Jaisalmer battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Rajasthan. March 6, 2026 Uma Gupta Image: ACME Solar From pv magazine India ACME Solar said its ACME Greentech Seventh unit has signed two PPAs with SJVN Ltd. for 300 MW and 150 MW of solar capacity under an FDRE project. The compa...
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Pace Digitek secures 250 MW of solar and 1.1 GWh of storage in India

Pace Digitek has received a letter of award (LoA) from KREDL to develop a 250 MW solar project integrated with a 250 MW, 1,100 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Ryapte in Pavagada Solar Park, Karnataka. The project, valued at INR 17,750 million, was awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. It is intended to supply peak power and support grid optimization in the state. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has adopted an interim tariff of INR 5.51/kWh...
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India commissions first merchant battery energy storage system

Juniper Green Energy has fully commissioned a 100 MWh merchant battery energy storage system in western India, marking the nation’s first operational project of its kind. January 23, 2026 Uma Gupta Image: Juniper Green Energy From ESS News Juniper Green Energy has commissioned India’s first merchant battery energy storage system, completing a 100 MWh project at Bikaner, Rajasthan, through its subsidiary Juniper Green Cosmic. Of the total capacity, 60 MWh was commissioned in December 2025, wi...
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Batteries now cheap enough to make dispatchable solar economically feasible

Batteries now cheap enough to make dispatchable solar economically feasible

Energy think tank Ember says utility-scale battery costs have fallen to $65/MWh outside China and the United States, enabling solar power to be delivered when needed. December 12, 2025 Uma Gupta From pv magazine India Battery costs have fallen sharply over the past two years. A steep drop in 2024 was followed by further declines in 2025, pushing storage within reach for dispatchable solar, according to Ember. The energy think tank’s analysis, based on October 2025 auctions in Italy, Saudi Arab...
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OMC Power, Honda partner on repurposed EV battery storage in India

OMC Power and Honda Motor will co-develop energy storage solutions using repurposed electric vehicle batteries, enabling mini-grid, rooftop, and telecom applications to support India’s clean energy transition. October 28, 2025 Uma Gupta From pv magazine India OMC Power, a distributed renewable energy (DRE) company targeting a 1 GWp clean energy portfolio in India, and Honda Motor have partnered on energy storage solutions and battery repurposing from the electric mobility ecosystem. Building o...
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Avaada signs deal for 5 GW of solar, 5 GWh of BESS in India

Avaada Group will deploy 5 GW of solar, 1 GW of wind, and 5 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in western India to support grid stability and extend renewable power supply beyond daylight hours. October 10, 2025 Uma Gupta Image: Avaada From pv magazine India Avaada Group has signed a deal with the government of the Indian state of Gujarat to invest INR 360 billion ($4.06 billion) in renewable energy and battery storage projects. The agreement covers 5 GW of solar, 1 GW of wind,...
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Cummins launches plug-and-play BESS in India for commercial, industrial use

Cummins has launched fully integrated, plug-and-play battery energy storage systems (BESS) in India, offering 211 kWh to 2,280 kWh capacities for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical applications in 10-foot and 20-foot containers. September 12, 2025 Uma Gupta Image: Cummins From pv magazine India Cummins has introduced fully integrated, plug-and-play BESS solutions in India, with capacities ranging from 211 kWh to 2,280 kWh. The AC-output BESS solutions are designed for commercial, indus...
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Adani commissions off-grid 5 MW green hydrogen plant

Adani New Industries Ltd. (ANIL) has launched a 5 MW green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, India. The plant, powered entirely by solar and backed by battery storage, operates fully off-grid, marking a new step in decentralized, renewable hydrogen production. June 24, 2025 Uma Gupta Image: Adani New Industries From pv magazine India ANIL has commissioned India’s first off-grid 5 MW green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, Gujarat. The plant is fully powered by solar energy and integrated with a batt...
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