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 […]
COVID-19: India to add only 5,000 MW solar capacity in 2020, says report
The agency, which had earlier projected a capacity addition of 8,500 MW during 2020, expects solar installations to reach nearly 5,000 MW as project timelines are extended and moved to 2021 Mumbai: With project timelines getting extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, India is expected to add only 5,000 MW of solar capacity in 2020, […]
WoodMac: Global Solar Market Set to Resume Growth in 2021 as Coronavirus Impact Fades
After a pause in 2020, the global solar market looks set to chart new heights each year in the 2021-2025 period. The global solar market is expected to stay nearly flat between 2019 and 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and its economic impacts, according to Wood Mackenzie. But a significant increase in demand is now […]
LONGi puts into practice “Green Sustainability” across its global factories and supply chains
In March 2020, LONGi officially joined the Global Initiative RE100, committing to sourcing 100% of renewable electricity across its entire global operations by 2028, with an interim target of 70% by 2027. In November 2018, LONGi announced its “Solar for Solar” concept of manufacturing clean energy products using 100% clean energy. Joining the RE100 further […]
Lead acid batteries are US’ ‘most recycled’ products, trade group says
Lead acid batteries are “the most recycled” consumer product used in the US today, according to National Recycling Rate Study, a new biennial report from the Battery Council International (BCI). BCI, which represents the interests of lead acid battery companies and the automotive battery sector, issued the study towards the end of last week. It […]
China to ‘dominate recycling and second life battery market worth US$45bn by 2030’
While recycling of lithium and other materials such as cobalt from batteries will greatly increase in the coming years, the potential availability of second life batteries should not be underestimated, according to new research and data. Hans Eric Melin, an expert on the lifecycle management of lithium batteries with UK-headquartered consultancy Circular Energy Storage, previously […]
Ingeteam strengthens supply chain during key supplier event at new Chennai Factory
Chennai, India: Ingeteam, an independent global supplier of electrical conversion and turbine control equipment, has gathered last week 75 key suppliers at its cutting-edge new factory in Chennai, with the triple objective to tighten relationships, increase supply chain collaboration and continuous improvement. “Due to the expected increase in demand capacity in both wind and solar […]