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India’s Next Renewable Boom May Be in Batteries and Transmission

By Uniquetimesorg August 29, 2026 0

India’s renewable-energy expansion is entering a new phase, with batteries, energy storage and transmission infrastructure emerging as major investment opportunities alongside solar. As of July 2026, India had 300.51 GW of non-fossil capacity, including 164.59 GW of solar, while the country targets 500 GW by 2030. Solar is expected to remain the leading source of […]Continue Reading

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Coal India Eyes Chile Lithium Assets Through Wealth Minerals Deal

By Uniquetimesorg August 11, 2026 0

Coal India is considering acquiring a unit of Canada’s Wealth Minerals that holds lithium mining assets in Chile, according to sources familiar with the matter. The state-owned coal giant is also exploring a potential joint venture, as India steps up efforts to secure overseas supplies of lithium, a critical mineral used in electric vehicle batteries […]Continue Reading

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Reliance Says Battery Manufacturing Plans Remain on Track Despite China Tech Curbs

By Uniquetimesorg January 12, 2026 0

India’s Reliance Industries said on Monday that its ambitious plans to build a large-scale battery storage manufacturing ecosystem remain fully on schedule, dismissing a media report suggesting delays. The company told Reuters it continues to work toward its goal of creating an integrated setup spanning battery cells to containerised energy storage systems (ESS). The Continue Reading

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Government Mandates 20% Local Content for VGF-Funded Battery Storage Projects

By Uniquetimesorg December 26, 2025 0

In a fresh push to promote domestic manufacturing, the Ministry of Power has made it mandatory for battery energy storage system (BESS) projects supported under the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme to source at least 20% of their total project cost locally. The new clause applies to all future procurements and requires states and implementing […]Continue Reading

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Adani Group Enters Battery Energy Storage Sector with Landmark Project

By Uniquetimesorg November 11, 2025 0

The Adani Group has announced its entry into the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) sector with a pioneering 1,126 MW / 3,530 MWh project at Khavda, Gujarat. Designed to store enough power for three hours of full-capacity output, the installation will be India’s largest BESS project and one of the world’s biggest single-location deployments, featuring […]Continue Reading

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India Needs To Add 80 GW Coal-Based Capacity By 2030 To Meet Demand: Minister

By uniquetimes November 22, 2023 0

India is facing a pressing need to boost its thermal coal-based power generation capacity by a substantial 80 GW, according to statements made by Union Power Minister RK Singh during a recent review meeting. Presently, only 27 GW of such capacity is under construction. The urgency is underscored by the minister’s projection that the country’s […]Continue Reading