Larsen & Toubro secures pumped storage project from Greenko
The Indian multinational EPC provider has secured the civil and hydromechanical works for a 10 GWh pumped storage project from renewables developer Greenko. The project is coming up in Madhya Pradesh.
Is hydrogen about to have its solar moment?
As Longi and other solar manufacturers kick off massive growth in hydrogen generation capacity, expect large price decreases resulting from steep learning curves, echoing the rapid advances experienced by the solar power industry since the 1970s.
Uttar Pradesh targets 22 GW of solar in next five years
The state government has announced its Solar Policy 2022, which places a special focus on the setting up of solar parks with storage systems. The policy also provides big incentives for the adotion of rooftop solar systems and the solarization of tubewells for agriculture.
Serentica Renewables signs 1.5 GWh storage deal with Greenko
Serentica Renewables will source 1.5 GWh of pumped-hydro storage capacity from Greenko’s upcoming projects in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, to provide firm power to its industrial off-takers.
World’s first utility-scale, rock-based storage facility goes online in Italy
Enel is testing a 24 MWh thermal energy storage system that could be used for seasonal renewables storage. The facility uses rocks that store excess energy as heat, then releases that heat to generate steam for electricity.
India needs $300 billion to meet 2030 target of 500 GW non-fossil energy capacity
A new report by Arthur D. Little presents an integrated blueprint for India to achieve its true potential in the power sector with a focus on renewables.
Karnataka attracts massive investments in wind-solar hybrids
Ayana Renewable Power, Azure Power, EDF Renewables India, Sterlite Power, Torrent Power, and Vena Energy have committed investments in wind-solar hybrid projects in the state.
Acme to invest $6.3 billion in green hydrogen, ammonia project in Karnataka
The renewables developer will build a 1.2 mtpa green hydrogen and green ammonia project with integrated RE generation capacity in the state.
Uninterrupted PV generation without storage
An Israeli scientist has proposed a way to achieve uninterrupted PV power on the moon without using energy storage. The proposal involves the installation of PV panels around a 360-degree latitudinal ring close to one of the moon’s poles. There would be no inter-array shading, and static vertical PV arrays and arrays mounted on single-axis vertical trackers could be viable mounting structures.
Attero to invest $72.4 million in setting up ‘world’s most advanced’ Li-ion battery recycling plant in Telangana
The company already has a state-of-the-art lithium battery recycling plant in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, with a recovery efficiency of more than 98% across various battery materials. It said the new plant in Telangana will increase its Li-ion battery recycling capacity to 19,500 MT by the end of 2023 from the current 4,500 MT.
