The Hydrogen Stream: US researchers link H2 impact to production
US researchers say hydrogen’s climate impact depends primarily on production methods and feedstock emissions, while Nikola Corp. has recalled 95 hydrogen-powered trucks and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
CERC adopts tariff for SECI’s 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid power projects with assured peak power supply under Tranche VI
The wind-solar hybrid power projects were awarded to four successful bidders at tariffs ranging from INR 4.64/kWh to INR 4.73/kWh.
Goldi Solar launches AI-powered solar manufacturing line
Goldi Solar has launched a PV module manufacturing line, powered by automated optical inspection (AOI) and artificial intelligence, at its Kosamba factory in Gujarat. The line was inaugurated by Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy.
Hindustan Power signs INR 620-crore solar, storage MoU with Assam
Hindustan Power will invest in setting up a 100 MW solar plant and a 100 MW battery energy storage facility in Assam.
Oriana Power commits INR 500-crore solar, storage investment in Assam
Oriana Power has committed to invest INR 500 crore in solar and battery energy storage system projects in the Kamrup district of Assam.
NTPC’s 300 MW Kolayat solar power plant now fully operational
NTPC Green Energy Ltd has declared that its 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan is now fully online. It commissioned the capacity in phases, with the final section of 18.32 MW switched on recently.
Challenges of dismantling abandoned wind and solar farms
Researchers studying decommissioned wind and solar farms in Italy, Spain, Venezuela, and Argentina have found that weak regulations risk leaving more abandoned assets in their wake.
ACME Solar to enter nuclear energy
ACME Solar Holdings plans to invest INR 17,000 crore to boost renewable energy capacity to 5 GW by 2026. The developer is also mulling entry into nuclear energy segment.
Brazil installed 269 MWh of energy storage in 2024
Consultancy Greener has estimated the state of Pará offers the most potential for battery rollout because of its high energy tariff. A report issued by the consultant also highlighted the big savings agribusiness could make by using batteries instead of diesel.
Adani Green Energy refinances $1.06 billion construction facility
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), India’s largest renewable energy company, announced that it has refinanced its maiden construction facility with outstanding of $1.06 billion taken in 2021 to develop India’s largest solar-wind hybrid renewable cluster in Rajasthan.
