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Goyal urges energy storage industry to reduce dependence on imports from certain countries – EQ

In Short : Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has urged India’s energy storage industry to reduce reliance on imports from specific countries, stressing the risks of supply chain disruptions and overdependence on critical minerals. Speaking in Italy, he called for greater domestic manufacturing and diversified sourcing to strengthen India’s energy security and resilience in the rapidly […]

Amid Battery Boom, Graphite Mining Gains Renewed Attention in the United States – EQ

Singapore Reaches New Renewable Energy Milestone with Surge in Solar and Clean Power Imports – EQ

In Short : Singapore’s renewable energy usage reached a record 2.58% of its power mix in May 2025, driven by rising solar output and growing renewable imports. Solar generation saw its sharpest monthly increase since March 2024, while renewable imports hit 122.7 GWh this year. The milestone supports Singapore’s long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by […]

Amid Battery Boom, Graphite Mining Gains Renewed Attention in the United States – EQ

Govt may Delay BCD Imposition on Solar Gear Imports

The imposition of customs duty on imported solar equipment may be delayed. The government may allow an extension of the deadline for the completion of domestic solar projects, which are facing uncertainties from vendors in China. The Union Ministry of Power is considering to delay the imposition of customs duty on imported solar equipment, according […]

Pre-bid meeting: RfS for Supply of 1000 MW Excess Power from RE Projects having Existing PPA (SECI-FDRE-VIII) – EQ

Solar power developers may defer module imports; flat year ahead for firms

India added 6.5 Gw of solar power in the last financial year After sluggish growth in 2018-19, the current fiscal is set to be another flat year in solar power addition as developers are likely to hold back purchase of solar modules due to the steep duty levied on imports. India added 6.5 gigawatts (GW) […]

Tamil Nadu Achieves New Milestone in Solar Power Generation and Grid Absorption – EQ