COP29: Harnessing Digital Power for Climate Action
As discussions in COP 29 tackle uphill tasks of climate finance amid geopolitical manoeuvrings, digitalization - artificial intelligence (AI) and big data – has presented itself as a central actor to optimizing energy consumption and reducing carbon footprint.
Billionaire Gautam Adani Charged in US with bribery, fraud
Authorities said Adani and seven other defendants, including his nephew Sagar Adani, agreed to pay about $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain contracts expected to yield $2 billion of profit over 20 years, and develop India's largest solar power plant project.
Global floating solar capacity to reach 77GWdc by 2033, Asia-Pacific leads market
The report, Floating Solar Landscape 2024, stated that the APAC region is expected to achieve 57GWdc of the global FPV capacity by 2033, with India, China, and Indonesia leading with a combined installed capacity of 31GWdc.
Ladakh to get 13 GW solar plant, ₹1,080-crore power projects underway
A 13 GW solar power plant is being developed in Ladakh to meet the Union Territory’s energy needs and contribute to power requirements in other parts of the country, Union power and housing minister Manohar Lal said.
NGEL, NREDCAP seal ₹2 lakh crore pact for 25 GW renewable energy push
This partnership is expected to bring ₹2 lakh crore in investment to Andhra Pradesh and create substantial employment opportunities in the state.
Global solar push could create 27 million jobs by 2050, cut emissions by 25%: ISA
The report, titled “Unleashing the Role of Solar in Advancing Economic, Social, and Environmental Equity,” was unveiled by Union Minister of State for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, in the presence of Bhutan’s Secretary for Energy and Natural Resources, Karma…
Tata Power, ADB sign $4.25 billion MoU for renewable energy projects
The MoU covers key projects such as a 966 MW solar-wind hybrid project, pumped hydro storage projects, battery storage solutions, and capital expenditure for strengthening Tata Power’s distribution networks. The projects are aligned with India’s goal of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity…
Hyundai Motor India to procure 118-MW clean energy from Fourth Partner Energy
Fourth Partner will supply 75 MW solar and 43 MW wind energy through a hybrid project to be set up in Tamil Nadu
India’s skilling ecosystem can support green hydrogen economies
In the recently concluded International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH)-2024 in New Delhi, deliberations included technology optimization, newer and innovative applications, safety issues, sectoral initiatives, certification, green financing, developing hydrogen hubs, creation of adequate…
REPLUS Engitech, Green Power Monitor sign pact for AI-led energy management systems
This partnership will support efforts to improve grid security, stability, and the integration of BESS and other renewable energy solutions, the company said in a a statement.