Emerging Tech Radio

On the occasion of the 5th World Energy Storage Day, Mr Ghanashyam Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India shared about the launch of 1000MWh tender for energy storage in October 2021. He mentioned about the steering committee being ready with the draft of guidelines and bid document. He also assured Government’s support for the initial energy storage projects in the country and asked the industry to be ready for responding to the tender. Please listen in full remarks.  India is committed to the decarbonization targets and focusing on action on the ground.

Mike Berlinski, Director, Emerging Tech, Customized Energy Solutions shares concept behind Clean Peak Energy Standard program by state of Massachusetts, USA.  CPS is an innovative approach to create a cleaner and more affordable energy future, promoting the use of clean energy technologies to supply power during peak demand duration.

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Mr Siddharth Mayur, Founder & MD of h2e Power systems shares his idea about creating the most inexpensive fuel cell technology in the world.

He talks about the h2e’s plan to manufacturing low-cost, low-pressure hydrogen fuel cell 3 wheelers, his collaboration with Canada-based company 'Hydrogen in Motion', his views on India’s hydrogen economy & hydrogen value chain, his plan of setting up GW facility of electrolysers and localizing all component manufacturing.

Mr Siddharth also talks about his idea of ''Climate Change Vaccine'' plan, helping everyone achieve net zero.

With ACC PLI scheme, the Government of India intends to optimally incentivize potential investors, both domestic and overseas, to set- up Giga-scale ACC manufacturing facilities in India. The program is technology agnostic. There are opportunities for established companies, companies who are looking for diversification as well as new companies to get involved. ACC PLI can lead to many partnerships, alliances & joint ventures in coming time. As Industry leaders agree, it is up to industry to take next steps and focus on execution now!

Thanks to Mr Vijayanand Samudrala (President – New Energy Battery at AmaraRaja Batteries limited) & Mr Rakesh Malhotra (Founder SAR group, Luminous, Livguard ) for sharing their opinion during ACC roundtable organized by IESA.

IESA is conducting a unique virtual masterclass on ACC manufacturing to guide rising decision-makers and investors to facilitate decision on being part of this sunrise sector.

With cabinet approval of Rs. 18,000 Crore for PLI ACC scheme, India looks forward to having its own Giga factories of advanced chemistry cell battery manufacturing.

Dr Rahul Walawalkar, President & MD, IESA shares more details on PLI scheme, what is expected from the industry participants, important criteria for selection of companies, how technology partnerships can be done, how money is going to be allocated over 5 years, how Indian companies can do value addition and how R&D will be important part of the journey.  He also talks about supply chain for manufacturing, demand forecast, application areas, demand creation as well as recycle & reuse of critical material over time.

Ms. Karuna Singh, regional director for South Asia and country director, Earth Day Network shares thought behind the 2021 theme ‘’Restore our Earth’’, initiatives by the world’s largest environmental movement, importance of climate literacy, consumer awareness to go for green products, working with agriculture sector, traditional know-how and role of green technologies in restoring our planet. MS. Karuna appeals everyone to act mindfully to contribute and share the knowledge, on the background of Earth Day, 22nd April.

Adoption of Green Energy & Clean Transportation can help us mitigate emissions that contribute to the climate change and also address local air quality issues.

Mr Stefan Louis, CEO & CTO of Exide Leclanche JV – Nexcharge shares background of the partnership, various company product offerings for eMobility, Industry & Utilities Application, challenges in building team, skill development initiatives, R&D efforts, his views on PLI scheme, importance of safety & standards. He also talks about the strategy of ''technology ownership'' and smart solutions by Nexcharge.