NTPC tenders EPC package with land for 200 MW of solar projects
NTPC Green Energy Ltd, on behalf of IndianOil NTPC Green Energy Ltd, has invited domestic bids to develop up to 200 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected ground-mounted solar PV projects on an EPC basis anywhere in India.
The practicality of a 100% renewable energy system
The biggest question for the transition from the conventional practice of electricity generation to 100% eco-clean renewable energy resources is, can we maintain the electricity grid stable every minute of every day? The answer is clearly YES, and it is practical.
Adani to build 1.35 GW of pumped storage, 100 MW data centre powered by renewables in Telangana
Adani Green Energy will set up 1.35 GW of pump storage projects with an investment of over INR 5,000 crore ($601.48 million) in the Indian state of Telangana. Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) will also invest over INR 5,000 crore in a 100 MW data centre, powered by renewable energy.
Torrent Power commits $5.7 billion investment in Gujarat
Torrent Power will develop 3,450 MW of solar power projects, 1,045 MW of hybrid power projects, and the solar park infrastructure for a 7 GW solar power project in Gujarat. It will also set up a 100 ktpa green hydrogen/green ammonia production facility in the state.
Vertical integration at scale key to reducing green hydrogen cost
Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group, says vertical integration at scale promises the greatest acceleration towards reducing the cost of green hydrogen from the current $3-5 per kilogram (kg) to the $1/kg mark.
Drones vs. aircrafts for PV plant inspection
Scientists in Italy have investigated the performance of drones and a human-crewed airplanes for carrying out aerial infrared thermography inspections on PV power plants. According to their findings, airplanes may be more cost-effective.
NTPC demonstrates zero-emission ‘hydrogen cooking’
NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA) has demonstrated successful hydrogen cooking with a modified cookstove using hydrogen supply from the green hydrogen plant at its campus in Greater Noida.
Avaada to develop 6 GW of hybrid wind-solar projects in Gujarat
Avaada Group has signed an agreement with the government of Gujarat to develop 6 GW of hybrid wind-solar projects with an investment of INR 40,000 crore.
Greenzo Energy unveils modular alkaline electrolyzer
Greenzo Energy has unveiled its indigenously designed modular alkaline electrolyzer that can be scaled to address green hydrogen demand from industrial processes to powering entire communities.
Mitsubishi debuts residential air-to-water heat pumps
Mitsubishi’s monobloc Hydrolution EZY can reportedly produce domestic hot water up to 60 C when outdoor temperatures reach -25 C. It is available in two versions, with outputs of 10 kW and 14 kW.
