NGEL, NREDCAP tie up for 25 GW of renewable energy projects in Andhra Pradesh
NTPC Green energy Ltd (NGEL) and New and Renewable Energy Development Corp. of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) have entered a joint venture agreement to develop 25 GW of renewable energy projects, 0.5 mmtpa of green hydrogen and derivatives projects, and 10 GW of pumped hydro projects in the state.
India installed 16 GW of solar in first nine months of 2024, says Mercom
The solar addition in the Jan.-Sep. period of 2024 topped all previous nine-month and annual installations.
Adani calls US allegations ‘baseless,’ to seek all possible legal recourse
The Adani Group has termed the US allegations of bribery for solar contracts ‘baseless’ and added that it will seek all possible legal recourse.
Colombian researchers design agrivoltaic system with hydroponic towers
Colombian researchers have designed an agrivoltaic system integrating hydroponic growing towers. The modular array, consisting of stackable 20 cm rings, creates a structure up to 2.5 meters tall, optimized for cultivating approximately 80 plants per square meter.
Gautam Adani indicted in US for an alleged solar-related bribery scheme
Gautam Adani faces an indictment in the United States over claims it led a scheme to bribe Indian officials to secure multibillion-dollar solar contracts. The charges allege the group concealed its actions while seeking capital from US and global investors.
Hyundai Motor India signs wind, solar PPAs with Fourth Partner Energy
Fourth Partner Energy will set up and operate a 75 MW solar power plant and a 42.9 MW wind power plant in Tamil Nadu for consumption by Hyundai Motor India under 25-year power purchase agreement.
Wood Mackenzie forecasts 77 GW of floating solar globally by 2033
Wood Mackenzie predicts that the global floating solar market will be dominated by the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and led by India, China and Indonesia through to 2033. The consultancy says growth will be driven by rising demand, decreased capital expenditure and supportive policies.
Datta Infra commits INR 5,000-crore renewable energy investment in Rajasthan
Datta Power Infra has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Rajasthan to invest INR 5,000 crore in setting up 1 GW of wind, solar, and wind-solar hybrid projects in Rajasthan.
ReNew Q2 profit up 31% YoY
ReNew Energy Global (ReNew) has reported a total income (or total revenue) of INR 29,887 million ($357 million) and net profit of INR 4,939 million ($59 million) for the second quarter of FY 2024-25.
The Hydrogen Stream: SECI, H2Global to collaborate on green hydrogen initiatives
The collaboration will focus on enhancing knowledge exchange on market-based mechanisms and fostering cooperation between India and renewable hydrogen importing countries.
