In Short : Envision Energy will invest ₹500 crore to expand its wind turbine manufacturing in India, aiming to meet rising demand. The company flagged key challenges including high input costs, supply chain disruptions, and inadequate grid infrastructure. Despite hurdles, Envision remains focused on scaling operations, supporting local manufacturing, and contributing to India’s renewable energy […]
Global Trade Shifts Reshape Solar Industry Amid Rising Tariffs and Supply Chain Risks – EQ
In Short : Global trade tensions are reshaping the solar industry, with U.S. tariffs on Southeast Asian imports creating both risks and openings. Indian firms may benefit as Chinese competitors face barriers, but challenges remain from potential counter-tariffs and price pressure. Meanwhile, Chinese companies are shifting production abroad. Solar makers worldwide must adapt to evolving […]
IEA-Rising component prices and supply chain pressures are hindering the development of transmission grid infrastructure – EQ
In Short : Rising component prices and supply chain disruptions are significantly impeding the development of transmission grid infrastructure. These challenges are causing delays and increased costs in projects essential for modernizing and expanding power networks. Addressing these issues requires strategic planning, investment in local manufacturing, and enhanced supply chain resilience to ensure the timely […]
Supply chain snarls that strangled wind power are nearly gone – EQ Mag
The World Health Organization declared an official end to the Covid-19 global emergency earlier this month, but the supply-chain disruptions unleashed by the pandemic may take a little longer to unwind. That’s the prognosis of Henrik Andersen, chief executive officer of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of wind turbines. The […]
Taiwan Establishes Li-ion Battery Industry Association to Consolidate Supply Chain – EQ Mag
Taiwan’s first Li-ion (lithium-ion) Battery Industry Association was established on March 10, which will assist in consolidating upstream, midstream, and downstream operations and creating a circular economy within the industry. Taiwan has spent years developing its Li-ion battery industry, amassing technical skills, manufacturing expertise, and a complete supply chain. The Paris Agreement has helped bring […]
Why China’s dominance of electric vehicle supply chain must be countered – EQ Mag Pro
It is too risky and expensive for India to be dependent on imports across the energy transition board, particularly EVs. At higher ends of the value chain, from battery cells onwards, there is a need to invest much more. The start of COP27 in Egypt has renewed the world’s focus on climate change. Electric vehicles […]
Indian cos will face resource and talent challenges towards net-zero goals: Report – EQ Mag Pro
Businesses in India continue to face significant challenges like the complexity of transformation, lack of talent and limited resources in their journey towards net-zero carbon goals, a report said on Monday. While 24 per cent cite the complexity of the required transformation, 25 per cent point to the lack of talent with expertise in implementing […]
Who says China has locked in the EV supply chain? – EQ Mag Pro
The world’s greatest battery firm is popping to abundantly out there supplies because it appears to improve energy packs for electrical autos. Whereas that stands to deliver down prices and lift effectivity as uncooked materials shortages abound, it is a chance for nations like India and Brazil to take their chunk of the more and […]
Overcoming the great disconnect in the battery storage supply chain – EQ Mag Pro
The rising demand for lithium-ion batteries far outstrips the available supply, even as investments into materials extraction and manufacturing ramp up like never before. But what does the situation really look like and when will it ease up? Andy Colthorpe investigates. It’s no secret there’s a tightness constricting the energy storage supply chain. A few […]
Engie renewable PPA starts greening Australia’s mining-industry supply chain
Weir Minerals Australia, a supplier of engineered solutions to the mining industry, has achieved electricity price stability and savings, and taken a first big leap towards sustainability with the signing of an innovative power purchase agreement with energy provider Engie. At its 3.5-hectare industrial site in the Sydney suburb of Artarmon, Weir Minerals operates the […]