Uma Gupta
GSECL seeks consultant for pumped storage project
Gujarat State Electricity Corp. Ltd (GSECL) has invited bids to provide project management consultancy services for a standalone pumped storage hydropower project in Gujarat. The project is planned at UKAI Dam Reservoir in Ukai. Bidding closes on July 31.
Serentica signs deals for 1.25 GW of round-the-clock green energy
The developer will install 4 GW of renewable energy projects comprising wind and solar capacities, supplemented with balancing solutions like energy storage. The power generated will allows its industrial customers to offset 8.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
New high-performance anode material for lithium-ion batteries
Indian researchers have synthesized an amorphous manganese dioxide-modified iron oxyhydroxide ternary composite as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. The ternary composite anode exhibited stable cycling performance at high rates.
World Bank approves $1.5 billion to support India’s low-carbon transition
The World Bank has approved $1.5 billion in financing to accelerate India’s development of low-carbon energy. The financing will help India scale up renewable energy, develop green hydrogen, and stimulate climate finance for low-carbon energy investments.
Govt releases incentive guidelines for green hydrogen, electrolyzer production
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified the guidelines for its incentive schemes to promote the domestic production of green hydrogen and electrolyzers.
ReNew commissions 70 MW of C&I wind-solar projects
ReNew has commissioned a 42.8 MW renewable energy project for consumption by Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores and another 27.2 MW for Toyota Kirloskar Motor.
Premier Solar, Amara Raja Infra JV wins $130 million contract in Bangladesh
Premier Solar Powertech, in a joint venture with Amara Raja Infra, has secured a $130 million PV contract in Bangladesh. The company will provide technical support and supply 140 MWp of high-efficiency solar panels to the project.
Avaada Group closes $1.3 billion funding round
The integrated energy company has closed $1.3 billion in financing for its green hydrogen, green methanol, green ammonia, solar manufacturing, and renewable power generation ventures.
Delhi’s aggressive EV timelines may hit gig workers’ livelihood: IAMAI
The recently released Delhi motor vehicle aggregator and delivery service provider scheme envisages that aggregators and delivery service providers in Delhi will switch to an all-electric fleet by April 1, 2030.
New nanocoating to improve solar module output
India’s TriNANO Technologies has developed a nanocoating for solar modules that reportedly increases the panel’s power generation by up to 4% owing to its light trapping, anti-reflection and self-cleaning properties. It also lowers the panel temperature by 2-3 degrees Celsius compared to non-coated panels.
