Multi-day energy storage increases grid capacity by factor of 10
Form Energy has released a white paper that provides further evidence that multi-day energy storage, like its iron-air technology, can substantially reduce the costs for New York to achieve its ambitious decarbonization targets.
The Hydrogen Stream: Water splitting with solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of 12%
A Japanese team is working on a solar water splitting system with a 12% solar-to-hydrogen efficiency, while UK researchers have identified the reason why graphene’s dense crystalline structure is much more permeable to protons.
Acme signs land agreement for green hydrogen, ammonia project in Odisha
Acme Group will set up a green hydrogen and ammonia project at Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Ltd’s Gopalpur Industrial Park in the Ganjam district. The land agreement sets aside 343 acres of land for the project.
India’s transition to net-zero emissions presents $12.7 trillion investment opportunity
India’s energy system requires investments totaling $12.7 trillion between 2022 and 2050 to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century.
NHPC, APGENCO partner on pumped storage and renewable energy projects in Andhra Pradesh
NHPC and APGENCO will initially develop 1,950 MW of pumped hydro storage projects (950 MW in Kamlapadu and 1,000 MW in Yaganti) through a joint venture.
Exide seeks land for additional 6 GWh lithium battery cell capacity
Exide Energy Solutions, which is building a 6 GWh lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility in Karnataka, has sought additional 40 acres of land for expansion to 12 GWh in the state.
“Pumped hydro storage is the most emerging opportunity in power sector”: NHPC chairman
RK Vishnoi, chairman and managing director of NHPC, said pumped storage will be the mainstay for NHPC in the near future. The state-owned power producer has already signed MoUs to develop multiple gigawatts of pumped storage projects in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Odisha.
Driving renewable energy adoption: Challenges and opportunities
India’s robust economic growth translates to rising demand for energy. This demand provides a substantial market for renewable energy investments, encouraging firms to venture into this sector. However, as the nation marches ahead in RE adoption, it needs to overcome challenges like high capital costs and inadequate grid infrastructure.
Iberdrola starts filling Portugal’s largest pumping station
Iberdrola has started filling the reservoir for the Alto Tâmega reservoir, which is part of the largest pumped hydroelectric storage project in Portugal.
SECI tenders 800 MW of renewables storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has launched a tender to select developers for 800 MW of firm and dispatchable power from renewable power projects with energy storage systems. Bidding closes on Sept. 29.
