Tata Group to set up 20 GWh lithium-ion cell plant in Gujarat
Tata Group will set up a 20 GWh lithium-ion cell manufacturing plant in Gujarat with an estimated investment of INR 13,000 crore in the first phase.
ONGC, Assam discom sign JV agreement for 250 MW battery storage project
The joint venture will build, own and operate a 250 MW/500 MWh battery energy storage system in Assam, enabling the effective integration of large-scale solar power capacity coming up in the state.
L&T advances renewables infrastructure for world’s largest green hydrogen plant
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is set to begin constructing the renewable energy generation, storage, and grid infrastructure for the green hydrogen production facility in Saudi Arabia, as it has made significant progress from design to procurement.
NLC, WAPCOS sign MoU on pumped storage
State-owned thermal energy giant NLC has signed an agreement with WAPCOS Ltd, a public-sector engineering consultancy services provider, to carry out collaborative technical services and advisories for developing pumped storage projects in India.
L&T forms Green Energy Council
The council will identify technology trends in green energy, analyze the evolving global policy developments, evaluate emerging business models, and advise on collaborations.
NTPC confirms over 20 GW of renewables portfolio
NTPC, India’s largest power producer, has 3.3 GW of renewable energy capacity already commissioned, 4.6 GW under construction, and a balance of 12.6 GW under planning and implementation.
NEOM signs green hydrogen deal in Saudi Arabia
NEOM Green Hydrogen Company has secured an exclusive 30-year off-take agreement with Air Products for what they claim will be the world’s largest green hydrogen plant, while Germany’s EEX has launched the world’s first market-based hydrogen index.
Battery-tech startup EMO Energy raises $1.2 million
The Bengaluru-based startup has developed a cell-agnostic platform that purportedly allows 100% fire safety, 20-minute fast charging, and 120% improvement in battery life.
Madhya Pradesh launches 13.8 GW pumped storage tender
Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Ltd has launched a tender to allot sites for developing a cumulative 13.8 GW of pumped hydro storage capacity in Madhya Pradesh. Interested developers must submit bids by July 4.
REC eyes up to INR 3 lakh crore lending for renewables by 2030
The state-owned power finance company aims to meet 20% of the INR 15 lakh crore ($181.25 billion) financing requirement for India’s targeted 500 GW of installed RE (non-fossil fuel) capacity.
