Karnataka, Gujarat lead the way in transition to clean electricity
A joint study by IEEFA and Ember analysed 16 Indian states on their preparedness to shift away from fossil-fuel-based power, ability to incentivize greener market participation, power system’s reliability, and policies pushing for power sector decarbonization. It shows Karnataka and Gujarat fare well in progress towards clean electricity transition.
Karnataka tenders 1 GW pumped storage project
The pumped hydro storage plant, connected to the intra-state transmission system, is to be developed on a build-own-operate basis. Bidding closes on March 12.
Pumped hydro key to meeting storage demand
Pumped hydro energy storage can be readily scaled to any required storage capacity at a known and affordable cost.
Husk Power surpasses 200 minigrids across Asia and Africa
The Bihar-based minigrid operator, which serves rural Asia and Africa, expects to double its portfolio to 400 by year-end.
Olectra develops hydrogen bus with technology support from Reliance
Olectra, in association with technology partner Reliance, has developed a hydrogen bus that can travel up to 400 km on a single hydrogen fill. It plans to launch these buses within a year commercially.
Lithium discovery big win for India, but concerns remain over mining and refining
India has struck gold by discovering 5.9 million tonnes of lithium resources in Jammu & Kashmir. The nation now needs to work towards building the capacity to extract lithium in a sustainable and eco-friendly way.
India needs over $4 billion to create 50 GWh of lithium battery capacity under PLI Scheme: CEEW
A new study by CEEW deconstructs the lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing process, calculates the material and finance requirements, and offers a blueprint for the domestic strategy.
Gujarat govt, Greenzo Energy sign MoU for $60.4-million electrolyzer fab
The Gujarat government has allotted 10,000 sq.m of land and extended other support for Greenzo Energy’s proposed electrolyzer factory in Sanand.
Acme Group and Japan’s IHI to jointly explore opportunities in green hydrogen
Indian developer Acme Group and Japan’s IHI have signed a pact to jointly explore opportunities across the green hydrogen and ammonia value chain, including production, handling, transportation, distribution, and power generation.
Renewable energy auctions not in tandem with government targets
India tendered only about 28 GW of variable renewable energy capacity in 2022, as against 40 GW in 2019. The nation needs to add 30-35 GW of new VRE capacity annually to reach its climate targets by 2030 and that requires more than 35 GW of annual tendering.
