1. JBM Green secures 3 GWh in BESS orders.

JBM Green Energy Systems has achieved orders of 3 GWh capacity for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) deployments across India. (BESS is a system that uses batteries to store electricity, allowing for its later use). The company, a subsidiary of electric bus manufacturer JBM Auto, will deploy 1 GWh of storage capacity for state-owned SJVN.

BESS is vital for grid stability due to integration of renewable energy sources with the grid and enabling peak shaving. (Peak shaving is a strategy to reduce power consumption during peak demand periods. BESS is used to store energy during off-peak hours, and using this stored energy during peak demand periods). BESS is a critical component of India's 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030.

2. Solar EV charging station with second life batteries inaugurated near Bengaluru Airport.

A solar-powered EV charging station, integrated with second life battery storage, has been inaugurated near Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. The EV charging station features 9 DC fast chargers (five 50kW & four 30kW). The site of the charging station was strategically chosen to benefit electric cab drivers. The station was inaugurated by Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George.

The charging facility combines solar power generation with battery energy storage system (deploying repurposed EV batteries). A 45 kWp rooftop solar system has been integrated with a 100 kWh battery setup, thereby allowing 24/7 charging availability. The stored solar energy can be used during night hours & during peak demand periods. This will ease pressure on the power grid. The project aligns with national goals on circular economy & electronic waste management.

3. Kerala unveils regulations for peer-to-peer energy trade.

Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has proposed a decentralized mechanism where individual power producers or groups can directly buy & sell electricity using an online platform. Peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trade allows prosumers (energy consumers who are also energy producers) to sell surplus energy from renewable sources such as solar power, through an online P2P platform using blockchain or other approved technologies. This is a part of Draft KSERC (Renewable Energy and Related Matters) Regulations, 2025.

Prosumers who install energy storage systems (ESS) alongside renewable energy systems will get additional benefits. The draft mentions Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Peer to Peer (P2P) & Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) as vital to create a more interconnected energy system. V2G integration is the framework for the bi-directional flow of electricity between the grid & EV batteries. All EV owners, Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), can participate in V2G integration within the state. P2P energy trading is for prosumers (energy consumers who also produce energy from a renewable energy system in their premises). The Draft states that prosumers can trade surplus renewable energy through an online P2P platform. KSEB will start awareness programs to train P2P participants how to operate the P2P platform.

4. Tata Harrier EV launched with prices starting for Rs 21.49 lakh.

Tata Motors has launched the Harrier EV with introductory prices starting at Rs. 21.49 lakh. The electric SUV will come with two battery options: 65 kWh & 75 kWh. Entry-level variants of the Harrier EV will come with a 65 kWh battery pack that powers a single motor on the rear axle. In higher trim variants, the Harrier EV gets a 75 kWh battery and dual motors (one for each axle).

The Harrier EV will come with a 7.2 kW AC charger which replenishes the battery from 10-100% in 10.7 hours. At fast EV charging stations (120 kW), the battery can charge from 20-80% in 25 minutes.

5. Indian EV industry may face challenges as China tightens supply of rare earth magnets.

The Indian automobile industry, particularly the EV segment, is facing fresh hurdles as a supply chain disruption threatens the availability of a vital component: rare earth magnets. China has recently imposed stricter export regulations on these magnets. Industry sources claim that many Indian auto companies have applied for approvals through their suppliers in China. But no permissions have been granted so far. According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), this supply risk can have a direct impact on vehicle production. Rare earth magnets play a vital role in electric vehicles & hybrids.

China currently dominates the production & processing of rare earth magnets, controlling over 85% of the global supply. While not an outright ban, the curbs have raised concerns among automakers globally, including in India, where most EV manufacturers rely on imported components or raw materials from their Chinese suppliers. If the supply situation doesn’t improve, this may cause production slowdowns that will impact retail sales. Local Indian suppliers are yet to develop the scale or processing capabilities needed to fully meet domestic demand. Therefore, many automakers are exploring alternate solutions that do not rely heavily on these magnets. However, these are still in early stages of deployment and may not match the efficiency of current magnet-based tech.

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