India's push for low-cost energy storage: JNCASR and Hindustan Zinc partner on Zn-ion batteries
The partnership between JNCASR, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), and Hindustan Zinc, a leader in the zinc sector, is expected to address key challenges in stabilizing the performance of Zn-ion batteries, which is crucial for their commercialization.
India and US strengthen ties on carbon capture, aim for industrial decarbonization
The workshop, jointly organized by NITI Aayog, the US Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources, the US Department of Energy’s Office of Carbon Management, and the US Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program, brought together senior officials and industry leaders from both countries.
Green hydrogen surge: Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat to lead with 40GW battery & 90GW pump storage
India is set to make a significant leap in its energy transition with plans to implement 40GW of battery storage and 90GW of pump storage capacity by 2030, focusing on states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat, said Srikant Nagulapalli, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, at the IEEMA Industry Conclave 2024 held in Delhi.
Equinor halts Vietnam offshore wind plans, to close Hanoi office
Norway's state-controlled energy giant Equinor has cancelled plans to invest in Vietnam's offshore wind sector, a company spokesperson told Reuters, in a setback for the Southeast Asian country's green power ambitions.
India's silver imports to double on demand for solar, investment
Higher imports by the world's biggest silver consumer could give further support to global prices, which are close to their highest level in more than a decade. India imported 3,625 metric tons of the white metal last year.
Real-world emissions much higher than lab tests, study shows
The study, conducted with technical analysis by the global think tank International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), revealed that nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from BS-VI private cars were 81 per cent lower than those from BS-IV cars. Similarly, BS-VI buses produced 95 per cent lower NOx compared to BS-IV buses.
Indian industries to meet global investors regarding climate mitigation in London on Sep 25-27
The event, to be organized by the Climate and Energy Transition Finance Initiative (CETFI), will take place from September 25-27, 2024, and will focus on mobilizing significant global capital to drive sustainable development in India.
Energy-hungry Singapore eyes deserts, forest for renewables
This week Australia announced a massive solar farm that it hopes will eventually offer two gigawatts (GW) of power to Singapore via undersea cable. Singapore aims to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050, but it relies heavily on imported oil and gas.
JSW Neo Energy bags 300MW wind-solar hybrid project from NTPC
This project enhances the company's energy solution offerings and supports its transition towards becoming an energy products and services company, it said.
Tata Power Solar Systems, ICICI Bank tie up to finance solar units
"TPSSL announces its strategic collaboration with ICICI Bank to provide loans to finance the purchase of solar panels/ units for residential and corporate customers," the company said in a statement.