Actis invests in 3.5 GW/4.5 GWh of solar-plus-storage in Philippines
Private equity investor Actis has become a strategic partner in a 3.5 GW/4.5 GWh solar-plus-storage project in the Philippines. The project is poised to become the world’s largest integrated renewables and energy storage installation upon completion. Actis is investing $600 million for a 40% equity stake.
The Hydrogen Stream: H2Mare project links electrolyzers to wind turbine
The German government says that the H2Mare OffgridWind project in Denmark has connected two electrolyzers to a wind turbine for hydrogen production, while Ontras Gastransport and H2 Energy Europe have agreed to define the technical and commercial framework for hydrogen transportation in its Green Octopus Mitteldeutschland pipeline project.
Pathway to a green transition
In this article for pv magazine, Naresh Mansukhani, chief executive officer, Juniper Green Energy, writes about the barriers to India’s transition to green energy and suggests the way forward.
Honeywell commissions battery energy storage system to help decarbonize Lakshadweep
Honeywell’s battery energy storage system (BESS) technologies integrated into the solar microgrid of the remote Kavaratti islands of Lakshadweep support decarbonization of the islands’ energy supply.
PM Modi stresses on democratization of solar manufacturing, technology
“Solar manufacturing and technology must be democratized to help developing countries. Empowering the least developed countries and small island developing states should be a top priority,” said prime minister Narendra Modi in his inaugural address at the first International Solar Festival 2024.
India’s decarbonization presents $12 trillion opportunity in clean technologies
A BloombergNEF study estimates India’s energy sector investment and spending under its net-zero scenario at $12.4 trillion over 2024-50, 34% (or about $3 trillion) higher than in the economic transition scenario.
India to host 2nd edition of International Conference on Green Hydrogen from Sept 11-13
The three-day event in New Delhi will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators from around the world to explore the latest advancements in green hydrogen technology.
GUVNL launches 1.6 GWh battery storage tender
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) is accepting bids to set up standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS), connected with the State Grid, for an aggregate storage capacity of 800 MWh (400 MW x 2 hours). It may offer an additional 800 MWh (400 MW x2 hours) under green shoe option to successful bidders provided they match the lowest discovered price.
Gensol, Matrix consortium wins EPC of India’s first biomass to green hydrogen project
Gensol Engineering, in collaboration with Matrix Gas & Renewables Ltd, will establish the project to convert 25 tons of bio-waste into one ton of hydrogen per day. The project is scheduled for completion within 18 months.
BPCL aims to build 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2035
Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) aims to build 2 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2025 and 10 GW by 2035
