Madhya Pradesh secures India’s lowest price for solar power with battery storage

Madhya Pradesh secures India’s lowest price for solar power with battery storage

Each project unit delivers 220 MW during sunny hours, using solar panels, and draws power from batteries in the evenings and mornings Madhya Pradesh has secured India’s lowest-ever price for buying solar power backed by battery storage in a clean energy auction, a top state official said, in a deal that could reshape how states buy power. CEIGALL India and ACME Solar won the tenders to supply clean power to Madhya Pradesh at ₹2.70 (about 3 U.S. cents) per kWh and ₹2.764 per kWh, respective...
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Your iPhone 17 Might Have a Bigger Battery

Your iPhone 17 Might Have a Bigger Battery

Arol is a tech journalist who currently works as a contributor at How-To Geek since 2022. He first began writing online for the short-lived portal of Spanish-language gaming forum Emudesc in 2013. Years later, in 2017, he got his true start in tech journalism working for a small Google-focused site called Pixel Spot. He transitioned to a news and feature writer role at XDA Developers that same year, where he worked until 2021 before making the jump to other websites. Arol brings nearly a decade...
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New York Fire Department Discovers Illegal Gambling Den

New York Fire Department Discovers Illegal Gambling Den

An investigation by the FDNY’s Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP) into a complaint about illegal lithium-ion battery charging uncovered what is believed to be an illegal gambling operation.  Fire Prevention Check Discovers Alleged Gambling Den While inspecting a location on Elizabeth Street in Manhattan, fire officials encountered a range of “dangerous and unlawful conditions,” including gambling machines, counterfeit merchandise, unsafe living arrangements, and hazardous battery charging se...
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Ugreen 25W MagFlow Magnetic Wireless 10K Power Bank review: Leader of the pack

Ugreen 25W MagFlow Magnetic Wireless 10K Power Bank review: Leader of the pack

Skip to content Image: Simon Jary At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Super-fast 25W wireless charging 10K battery pack Built-in USB-C cable Cons Battery capacity lower than others tested Our Verdict The tested capacity was a little lower than others but for raw wireless charging speed, this power bank is hard to beat. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed £79.99 Best Prices Today: Ugreen MagFlow Magn...
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Saildrone Surveyor Receives Full ABS Classification

Saildrone Surveyor Receives Full ABS Classification

Saildrone has announced that the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted full classification to the company’s Surveyor class of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). The announcement is another feather in Saildrone’s cap, following on from the 2024 full classification received by the Voyager, the company’s coastal and near-shore USV. Interestingly, while other platforms have received temporary or interim approval, no other USV or UVV has received full classification apart from the Saildr...
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The Hydrogen Stream: Japanese researchers develop low-temperature hydrogen battery

Institute of Science Tokyo researchers proposed a battery with magnesium hydride (MgH2) as the anode and hydrogen (H2) gas as the cathode. Meanwhile, researchers at Chung-Ang University proposed chloride-resistant ruthenium (Ru)-based nanocatalysts for direct electrolysis and hydrogen production from seawater. September 19, 2025 Sergio Matalucci Japanese researchers developed a solid hydrogen battery that operates at 90 °C, achieving reversible hydrogen gas absorption and release. The battery,...
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All On invests $1.5 Million in Hinckley to launch Nigeria’s First battery recycling plants 

All On invests $1.5 Million in Hinckley to launch Nigeria’s First battery recycling plants 

Hinckley E-Waste Recycling secures a US$1.5 million equity investment from All On to establish Nigeria’s first lithium-ion and lead-acid battery recycling facilities The investment supports circular economy goals and addresses environmental risks from improper battery disposal in Nigeria’s growing clean energy sector The project is expected to reduce solar product costs, create jobs, and formalize the e-waste recycling ecosystem for long-term sustainability Impact investment firm All On has...
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ICA seizes over 1,100 vapes in modified seat of Malaysia-registered car at Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore News – AsiaOne

ICA seizes over 1,100 vapes in modified seat of Malaysia-registered car at Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore News – AsiaOne

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers intercepted over 1,100 vapes that were hidden in a Malaysia-registered car at Woodlands Checkpoint, according to a Facebook post on Friday (Sept 19). Search and examination officers had directed the vehicle for enhanced checks on Wednesday (Sept 17), where they discovered 1,169 vapes concealed within the modified seats, foiling their attempt to smuggle the devices into Singapore. In a video taken by ICA, officers can be seen pulling out multip...
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Making BESS warranties work: Contracts vs. reality

Striking a careful balance between technical limitations, market ambitions, and contractual realism in operating battery energy storage systems (BESS) is no easy task. Rigid battery warranties can often be a make-or-break factor in BESS asset management. As a result, many industry players now argue that adopting a more flexible approach to warranties could unlock greater value from these inherently flexible assets. September 19, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: ESS News From ESS News Current BESS warra...
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Own a Samsung smartwatch? This 30-second fix will keep it running like new

Own a Samsung smartwatch? This 30-second fix will keep it running like new

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Clearing cache speeds up a slow Galaxy Watch. Cache buildup causes lag and battery drain. Restarting isn’t enough — manual cache clearing helps. Your Galaxy Watch is not so different from your phone or even a messy room. When put to great use, it, too, gets cluttered. By continually using your Galaxy Watch, regularly switching between apps and functionalities, or running too many apps at...
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