NSE-listed Oriana Power to invest Rs 10,000 cr in solar, green hydrogen, storage
“At present, we have an order book of over Rs 2,500 crore which is to be executed by November 2025,” he said in an exclusive interaction.
IIT Indore develops catalyst for economical production of pure hydrogen from methanol
According to the official, the catalyst helps produce pure hydrogen from methanol at 130 degrees Celsius, compared to more than 200 degrees Celsius through traditional methods. It can facilitate the production of one kilogram of hydrogen from 13 litres of methanol.
Coal ministry initiates solar energy, waste management programs under Special Campaign 4.0
So far, a total of 211 sites have benn cleaned covering 13,01,043 sq. ft. against the target of 62,08,064 sq. ft. Against target of 8,286 MT scrap, 3,516 MT of scrap has been disposed-off generating a revenue of Rs 83,709,707. Besides, 15,322 physical and electronic files have been reviewed and 5,253 files were weeded out/closed.
ISA to focus on investment, green jobs in global solar push: Pralhad Joshi
Speaking at the curtain raiser for the Seventh Session of the ISA Assembly in New Delhi, Joshi emphasised the importance of global collaboration to address energy access and climate challenges.
$215 billion needed for India’s green energy push as coal keeps dominance
Despite this rapid growth in renewables, coal remains the dominant player in India’s power generation sector. In fiscal 2023-24, coal accounted for 74.7% of the total electricity generated, a rise from 71.5% in 2020-21.
Pumped Storage Plants: Are we doing enough?
The government’s new tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) for pumped storage plants (PSPs) marks a shift from past hydro policies. This aims to improve renewable energy management but requires substantial government support. Currently, India has no off-stream PSPs, and capacity assessments are still ongoing.
Sembcorp secures 150MW wind-solar hybrid project from SECI
The project is expected to commence commercial operations within 24 months of the PPA signing and will be funded through a combination of internal funds and debt.
Azure Power secures REC, HSBC Refinancing; completes early bond prepayment
With this, over $500-million debt has been refinanced in the current financial year.
India’s Sustainability Push for Data Centers: A Progressive Move Towards Decarbonization
The data center industry resists MeitY's PUE benchmark of less than 1.35 due to cost and feasibility concerns. However, building energy-efficient infrastructure is vital for India's net-zero goals. A dialogue and incentives may help align industry efforts with sustainability targets.
AMPIN Energy Transition achieves financial closure for 200-MW solar-wind hybrid project
Project is expected to generate over 435 Million Units of Solar Energy annually.