China plans to build space solar system
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, scientists in Chongqing, China have plans to send a solar power station to orbit the earth at 36,000 kilometers (22,369 miles).
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India to build lithium cell manufacturing unit
The advent of Storage sector has brought in an exponential demand for Lithium batteries. The ‘Lithium Triangle’ in South America comprising Chile, Argentina and Bolivia has decided to give India a …
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High PPAs to affect Punjab electricity consumers
Punjab’s state power sector might have to suffer from higher PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements). Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has made it obligatory for the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to source 2.70% of total generation from solar energy and 4.3% from non-solar power sources.
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Will Sodium-ion overtake Lithium-ion batteries in coming future?
Lithium-ion batteries recently gained popularity because of its far superior performance compared to lead-acid batteries. What if you were told that a new material has been discovered that can outperform …
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Samsung’s R&D center switches to Solar with Energy Wheeling
Samsung’s R&D center in Bengaluru has switched to solar power. The Samsung R&D campus has over 3,000 R&D employees. It is expected that 88% of its power requirement will be supplied from a solar farm in Kalburgi district in Karnataka, about 500 km away from the city.
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Customs duty raised to promote Make in India
The government of India imposed basic customs duty on lithium-ion cell and printed circuit board (PCB) assembly used in cellphone battery packs in line with its policy to boost local manufacturing.
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ISRO Shortlists 15 firms for transfer of Li ion Battery Tech
As many as 141 companies had applied for request for qualifications (RFQs) in connection with the technology transfer.
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India reaches at TOP; Sells 1.3 million off-grid products in 2018
According to a newly published report by the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA), India has emerged as the world’s largest cash market for off-grid solar products, with 1.3 million products …
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Bihar completes 100% electrification two months before deadline
Bihar had nearly 32 lakh households to cover by electrification under the scheme that was launched a year ago.
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Triton to Manufacture Solar Batteries in India
Triton Solar, AP sign MoU to set up solar battery plant
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