In Short : Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited has installed India’s first solar panels between metro tracks at Hingna Depot. The innovative project optimizes unused space for clean energy generation, enhances sustainability, and supports energy-efficient metro operations while setting a new benchmark for urban transport infrastructure. In Detail : Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited has […]
Hindustan Zinc and JNCASR Pioneer Zinc-Ion Battery Technology for Grid-Scale Energy Storage – EQ
In Short : Hindustan Zinc, in collaboration with the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), has developed advanced zinc-ion battery prototypes aimed at large-scale renewable energy storage. The partnership focuses on creating a safe, cost-effective, and sustainable alternative to lithium-based batteries, supporting India’s growing need for reliable energy storage to integrate solar and […]
NIT Karnataka to Pioneer Rare Earth-Free Electric Vehicle Motors for India’s EV Revolution – EQ
In Short : The Centre for System Design at NIT Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, has secured ₹10.3 crore from the Anusandhan National Research Foundation under the MAHA-Electric Vehicle Mission. The project aims to develop rare earth-free axial flux synchronous and radial flux switched reluctance motors for EVs. Collaborating with IIT-Madras, IIT-Hyderabad, and CDAC, the initiative seeks […]
Amplus Solar to Pioneer India’s First Hybrid Solar-Wind-Battery Project in 2025 – EQ
In Short : Amplus Solar will commission India’s first integrated on-site solar, wind, and battery storage project in 2025, CEO Sharad Pungalia announced. The hybrid system ensures reliable renewable energy by addressing intermittencies and reducing grid dependence. This pioneering project supports India’s clean energy transition, aligning with national goals of 500 GW renewable capacity by […]