Road safety remains one of the most important public concerns in India, requiring continuous awareness, stronger infrastructure, and active community participation. Demonstrating how corporate social responsibility can contribute to safer public spaces, RR Kabel Foundation, in collaboration with Elixir Foundation has successfully concluded its “Traffic Awareness, Management & Road Safety Campaign” across Pune and Nashik. The initiative combined public education, infrastructure support, and citizen engagement to strengthen road safety awareness while improving working conditions for traffic police personnel. Implemented under RRoshani, the CSR initiative of the RR Kabel Foundation, the campaign was carried out from January to September 2025 across…
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For nearly a decade, India’s renewable energy story has been driven by one headline after another. Record-breaking solar parks, larger wind turbines, massive transmission projects and ambitious government targets have become symbols of the country’s transition towards cleaner sources of electricity. According to government data, India had installed 253.96 GW of renewable energy capacity by November 2025, after adding a record 44.5 GW during the year. This has been the highest annual renewable energy capacity addition in the country’s history. This remarkable growth has strengthened India’s position as one of the world’s leading renewable energy markets and reinforced its ambition…
India’s wind energy sector has received another boost as Suzlon introduced its new S175 5 MW wind turbine and simultaneously secured a 105 MW order from Sunsure Energy, reinforcing the company’s focus on larger, more efficient wind power solutions for utility-scale renewable energy projects. The launch of the S175 turbine marks an important addition to Suzlon’s wind turbine portfolio as the renewable energy industry increasingly shifts towards higher-capacity machines capable of delivering greater energy output while improving project economics. The latest platform is designed to support developers seeking enhanced efficiency, reliability and optimized power generation across diverse wind conditions. Alongside…
The inaugural Eplan Next26 conference brought together around 1,500 participants from 36 countries at Munich’s Cavalluna Park, creating a global platform for discussions on the future of engineering, industrial automation and digital transformation. The two day event marked the debut of Eplan Copilot and Eplan Smart Sourcing while also offering attendees an exclusive preview of the upcoming Eplan Platform 2027. Industry leaders, technology experts, customers and business partners explored emerging trends and innovations that are expected to shape the next generation of engineering. Artificial intelligence, advanced automation and the digitalization of engineering processes took center stage throughout the conference. Through…
Germany’s transition to a cleaner and more resilient energy future is accelerating, with utility-scale battery storage playing an increasingly vital role in balancing renewable power and strengthening grid stability. Reflecting this growing momentum, Envision Energy and Elements Green have partnered on the 1,600MWh Stadorf BESS, a landmark battery energy storage project designed to support large-scale renewable energy integration and help advance Germany’s evolving energy infrastructure. The collaboration underscores the rising importance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in building flexible, reliable and sustainable power networks for the future. Key Highlights Envision Energy and Elements Green partner on the 1,600MWh Stadorf…
Engineers developing and validating modern automotive electronic systems have a new solution for high-precision LIN communication. Kvaser has introduced the PCIe 4xLIN, a compact four-channel LIN interface designed to simplify LIN network testing, debugging, and validation. Combining galvanic isolation, synchronized timestamping, and seamless software compatibility, the interface enables reliable analysis of timing-critical events across complex automotive and industrial applications. Key Highlights: Four individually galvanically isolated LIN channels FPGA-based LIN-IP technology with 1 µs timestamp resolution LIN communication speeds up to 20 kbaud Compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems Supports the Kvaser CANlib SDK and standardized LINlib API Software-based TimeSync…
SAEL has marked a significant milestone in India’s renewable energy manufacturing sector with the foundation stone laying of its upcoming integrated solar manufacturing facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The foundation stone for the ₹8,200 crore project was laid by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during an event held in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region. The ceremony marks the commencement of development of what is expected to become one of India’s major integrated solar manufacturing facilities. The project is being developed by SAEL Solar P6 Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of SAEL Industries, on approximately 200…
Lithium Urban Technologies has announced that it has secured a strategic investment from JSW Green Mobility, marking a significant step in the company’s plans to strengthen and expand its enterprise electric mobility business across India. Recognized as one of the country’s established providers of integrated electric mobility solutions for businesses, Lithium Urban has developed a comprehensive platform that combines electric vehicle fleets, charging infrastructure, intelligent fleet management technology, and centralized operations. The company currently facilitates more than 25,000 trips each day through a network of over 3,000 electric vehicles and 1,300 charging points, serving a customer base of more than…
Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (KOEL) has secured a 192 MW power systems order from HyperNext, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into India’s rapidly growing AI data centre infrastructure sector. According to publicly available company announcements and media reports, the project involves the supply of high-capacity power systems designed to support mission-critical operations at AI and hyperscale data centres. The order is expected to deploy 96 units of 2500 kVA Optiprime Dual Core power systems to provide reliable backup power for HyperNext’s facilities. The development reflects the increasing demand for resilient power infrastructure as India experiences accelerated investments…
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has invited bids for the development of a 600 MW ISTS-connected Solar PV project in Maharashtra’s Dhule region. The tender forms part of the company’s ongoing efforts to expand its renewable energy portfolio and strengthen India’s clean energy infrastructure. The tender covers the Land and Power Evacuation Package for the proposed solar project and has been issued through a domestic competitive bidding process. According to the bid documents, the selected contractor will be responsible for arranging land, developing the power evacuation infrastructure, and undertaking associated engineering and…
Strengthening its Suzlon 2.0 vision through a DevCo-led growth strategy, Suzlon has secured a new Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract from Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), one of India’s leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of Tata Power. Awarded within less than a year of the previous order, this repeat mandate further reinforces the long-standing partnership between the two companies, taking their cumulative collaboration across Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh beyond the 1 GW milestone. The latest order also strengthens Suzlon’s presence in Andhra Pradesh, with its orderbook in the state now approaching 1 GW.…
GigaDevice, a leading semiconductor company specializing in Flash memory, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), sensors, and analog products, has announced a strategic partnership with Qt Group, a global provider of software development and quality assurance solutions. The collaboration will focus on optimizing embedded graphical user interface (GUI) solutions for GigaDevice’s high-performance GD32H7 MCU series, enabling developers to build more intuitive, visually engaging, and responsive user experiences. The partnership represents a significant step in expanding GigaDevice’s ecosystem strategy in advanced human-machine interface (HMI) technologies. By combining GigaDevice’s hardware expertise with Qt Group’s software capabilities, the companies aim to accelerate innovation across a wide…