HrdWyr, a global fabless semiconductor product company, has announced the successful closure of its $13 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Ideaspring Capital, with participation from Singularity AMC, Avatar Growth Capital, and Persistent Systems. The funding will support the advancement of HrdWyr’s AI-native System-on-Chip (AISoC) products and help expand its customer engagements across key global markets. HrdWyr is reimagining semiconductor design for an AI-driven era. The company develops proprietary AI-native chips built from the ground up, based on the belief that traditional general-purpose architectures are no longer sufficient to handle today’s data-intensive workloads at the edge.…
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Tata Power, one of India’s leading integrated utilities, has announced the signing of an amendment to its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) to further strengthen their clean energy partnership in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Under the original MoU signed on November 19, 2024, the two entities had agreed to jointly develop at least 4,500 MW of hydropower projects in Bhutan. As part of the revized agreement, a new 404 MW Nyera Amari I & II Integrated Hydropower Project has been added to the development pipeline. With this addition, the total identified hydropower capacity under…
L&T Technology Services (LTTS), a global provider of AI, digital and engineering R&D services has announced a strategic global partnership with Emerson, a company specializing in automation and advanced test and measurement technologies. As part of the collaboration, LTTS will act as a global system integration and technology development partner, supporting the design, deployment and lifecycle management of advanced systems engineering platforms across industries. The partnership also establishes joint engagement models for customer projects, with LTTS positioned as a key system integration partner for Emerson’s NI test platform. The collaboration will focus on developing engineering solutions and product innovations for…
NTPC has submitted a nuclear power feasibility study as part of its long-term expansion strategy in the sector, with reports indicating government-backed exploration activity in Bihar’s Banka district. The initiative forms part of a broader roadmap to develop up to 30 GW of nuclear capacity across India by 2047. This strategic shift aligns with national energy security priorities and the country’s decarbonization goals, where nuclear energy is expected to play a critical role as a stable, low-carbon base-load power source. As part of its phased approach, NTPC is also targeting at least 2 GW of nuclear capacity by 2032, which…
Hyundai Mobis has developed a new 160-kW Power Electric (PE) system designed for mainstream electric vehicle models, expanding its electrification portfolio beyond the previously introduced 250-kW high-performance PE system. The company also plans to complete development of a 120-kW PE system for smaller mobility vehicles within the first half of the year, aiming to establish a comprehensive EV drive system lineup across multiple vehicle categories. According to Hyundai Mobis, the expanded lineup is expected to strengthen its competitiveness in the global electrification components market. The PE system serves as a key EV powertrain component and integrates the motor, inverter, and…
ABB E-mobility has introduced the OM X-Series, a new distributed EV charging platform designed for high-duty-cycle and megawatt-scale charging applications, targeting transit depots, logistics hubs, and public charging corridors. The company said the platform is engineered to support large-scale commercial EV operations where sustained charging performance and operational efficiency are critical. According to the company, the OM X-Series can scale from 800 kW to more than 10 MW across over 100 charging points through a coordinated site-level charging architecture. ABB stated that the system is designed to replace isolated charging clusters with an integrated infrastructure model capable of dynamically distributing…
Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd., an NSE-listed company specializing in renewable energy and EV charging solutions has secured a 1415 kW solar rooftop project order from the Vijayawada Division (BZA) of South Central Railway (SCR). The project further strengthens the company’s growing presence in railway and public infrastructure renewable energy projects across India. As part of the project scope, Servotech Renewable will undertake the design, engineering, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of grid-connected rooftop solar systems across multiple railway sites under the Vijayawada Division. The project supports Indian Railways’ ongoing efforts to accelerate renewable energy adoption and reduce carbon emissions…
Steelmaking today is happening at an extraordinary scale. Global crude steel production reached about 1,849 million tonnes in 2025, and while China continues to dominate volumes, India’s production is growing at a healthy pace. In December 2025 alone, India produced around 14.8 million tonnes of crude steel, up over 10 percent year on year. This steady rise reflects not just capacity expansion, but the growing importance of reliable, resilient operations in Indian steel plants. At the same time, steel producers across India and the wider APAC region have been dealing with repeated supply chain disruptions. Global shipping delays, container shortages,…
Calderys officially inaugurated its new manufacturing facility on April 08, 2026, during a ceremony attended by Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, and Shri Sampad Chandra Swain, Hon’ble Minister for Industries and Skill Development & Technical Education. The inauguration marks a significant milestone for Calderys, with the facility successfully commissioning its first two production lines as construction activities continue to progress. The acidic monolithics line commenced commercial production in May 2025, followed by the basic monolithics line in November 2025. Both lines are currently supplying high-performance refractory solutions to customers across India. Additional production lines for acidic…
SPML Infra has secured a ₹1,128 crore Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project from NTPC, according to regulatory filings submitted with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The project involves the development of a 1GWh-scale energy storage system in India, adding to SPML Infra’s growing portfolio in the infrastructure and clean energy sector. Battery energy storage systems are playing an increasingly important role in modern power infrastructure by enabling better integration of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, while improving grid stability and reliability. Large-scale storage deployment is expected to play a key role in strengthening India’s energy transition…
LONGi has been recognized as a Tier 1 Energy Storage Manufacturer in BloombergNEF’s Q2 2026 report, marking the eighth consecutive quarter in which the company has received this distinction. BloombergNEF’s Tier 1 classification is widely regarded for its stringent evaluation framework and continuous quarterly reassessment process. It assesses companies across critical parameters such as technological capability, project execution track record, financial strength, and overall bankability. This sustained recognition reflects LONGi’s consistent ability to deliver reliable, long-term value to customers across global markets. As a leading provider of energy storage solutions, LONGi offers a broad portfolio spanning commercial and industrial applications…
SEG Solar, a U.S. solar module manufacturer, has announced plans to establish a new 4-gigawatt (GW) solar modules manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. This expansion builds on its existing 2 GW facility and will increase the company’s total annual U.S. production capacity to approximately 6 GW. Commercial operations are expected to begin in Q3 2026. The new facility will span nearly 500,000 square feet and represents an investment of over $200 million. It is expected to create up to 800 new jobs and is part of SEG Solar’s broader localization strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities. Also Read: https://webnewsaddiction.com/the-dirty-backbone-of-clean-mobility-why-indias-ev-ambition-will-be-won-or-lost-on-materials/ According…