The recent Reliance-Hithium episode has highlighted a structural vulnerability in India’s electric vehicle and clean energy ambitions. Bloomberg reported that Chinese battery startup Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co. withdrew from technology-sharing talks with Reliance Industries due to Beijing’s tightened export controls, exposing India’s dependence on foreign technology for critical…
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Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 Set for March 19-22 in Delhi
The Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, a premier global conference and exhibition for the power and electricity sector, is scheduled to be held from 19-22 March at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Announcing the summit, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal emphasized the event’s role in fostering…
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India Leads Global Renewable Push at 16th IRENA Assembly
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, delivered India’s national statement at the 16th IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi, UAE, reaffirming India’s commitment to a just, equitable, and sustainable global energy transition. Speaking before global energy leaders, he outlined India’s long-term vision guided by the principle of…
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Thermo-electrochemical Activation Boosts Zinc-Ion Batteries
Bengaluru scientists at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) have demonstrated a low-complexity activation strategy that transforms a conventional vanadium oxide cathode into a zinc-stabilised form, enabling zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) to deliver markedly higher energy density and improved cycle stability. Simple activation, big gains The team, led…
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224 GW PSP Potential to Power India’s Green Future
Pinnapuram (Kurnool), 17 November 2025: Union Minister of Power Shri Manohar Lal told the Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament that Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) are essential for storing surplus renewable energy and meeting demand during non-solar hours. The meeting outlined a nationwide PSP potential of about 224 GW and…