Day: November 6, 2024
Trump as US president will deepen climate crisis: Policy experts
Sunita Narain, the director general of Delhi-based think tank Centre for Science and Environment, said Trump winning the White House race is a "big setback" for global climate efforts, especially if he rolls back critical domestic policies like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Masdar, Sarawak Energy, Gentari to explore floating solar project in Malaysia’s Murum reservoir
The agreement was signed at Masdar’s Abu Dhabi office, with Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Sarawak Energy CEO Datuk Sharbini Suhaili, and Gentari CEO Sushil Purohit present.
Hydrogen demand in mobility sector up 59 pc in South Korea
The combined consumption of hydrogen in the sector reached 6,389 tons over the January-September period, rising sharply from 4,016 tons recorded a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
ReNew will install solar power plants in kitchens of Akshaya Patra Foundation
ReNew's co-founder Vaishali Nigam Sinha told PTI that about Rs 2 crore will be spent on solarising kitchens and this work will be completed within two months from the start of construction.
HPCL's Green arm ties up with EIL for marketing hydrogen technology
The strategic collaboration between the two public sector companies "marks a significant milestone in India's journey towards self-reliance in cutting-edge technology, aligning with the Government of India's vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat", according to an HPCL statement.
Airox Nigen deploys 1 MW green hydrogen system in Russia, expands global footprint
This hydrogen system operates with a 1 MW electrolyser, generating high-purity hydrogen during daylight hours, primarily for industrial applications, including oil purification.
ISA Assembly kicks off in Delhi, launches solar data portal, $39 million fund for Africa
The ISA unveiled the Solar Data Portal, which will offer real-time data on solar resources, project performance, and investment opportunities across member nations. Also, the Global Solar Facility, a fund aimed at bringing commercial capital to underserved regions, including Africa, was introduced.
India issues 11,098 MW in renewable energy tenders, draws $103 mn in October investments
The report highlights a continued expansion in RE installed capacity. From January to September 2024, the country added 17,444 MW of solar and 2,626 MW of wind capacity, reaching a cumulative RE capacity of 201.46 GW. In September alone, about 1,501 MW of combined solar and wind capacity was added.
IREL, Kazakhstan’s UKTMP ink pact for titanium slag JV in Odisha
The Indo-Kazakh joint venture will utilize IREL’s surplus Ilmenite from its Odisha operations to produce high-grade titanium feedstock, with UKTMP JSC providing technology and offtake agreements.
AI takes centre stage in energy transition at ADIPEC 2024, leaders call for responsible use
The newly launched AI Zone at ADIPEC showcased innovative AI solutions, with tech leaders like Microsoft’s Neeraj Joshi and Carbon Clean’s Aniruddha Sharma presenting the latest in AI-driven clean energy projects.