Acme signs land agreement for green hydrogen, ammonia project in Odisha
Acme Group will set up a green hydrogen and ammonia project at Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Ltd’s Gopalpur Industrial Park in the Ganjam district. The land agreement sets aside 343 acres of land for the project.
India’s transition to net-zero emissions presents $12.7 trillion investment opportunity
India’s energy system requires investments totaling $12.7 trillion between 2022 and 2050 to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century.
NHPC, APGENCO partner on pumped storage and renewable energy projects in Andhra Pradesh
NHPC and APGENCO will initially develop 1,950 MW of pumped hydro storage projects (950 MW in Kamlapadu and 1,000 MW in Yaganti) through a joint venture.
Shell Energy commits over $363 million for renewable energy plant, EV charging stations in Gujarat
Shell Energy India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government to invest INR 3,000 crore ($363.24 million) in building a renewable energy generation plant and EV recharge stations in the state.
TotalEnergies acquires full stake in Total Eren
TotalEnergies has increased its stake in Total Eren from 30% to 100%, a transaction that values the independent power producer at €3.5 billion ($3.8 billion).
India added 3.6 GW of solar in first half of 2023
The new solar addition in the first six months of 2023 was 53% less year-on-year, mainly because of extensions for several large-scale projects.
New research shows renewables are more profitable than nuclear power
In a recent study, researchers from the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) questioned the planned development of new nuclear capacities in the energy strategies of the United States and certain European countries.
Unveiling India’s carbon credit revolution: From local initiatives to global impact
The Indian carbon credit system, operating under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), stands ahead in several aspects.
PFC reports record profit in FY 2022-23
Power Finance Corp. (PFC), the largest lender to the Indian power sector, recorded a net profit of INR 11,605 crore in FY 2022-23.
Driving renewable energy adoption: Challenges and opportunities
India’s robust economic growth translates to rising demand for energy. This demand provides a substantial market for renewable energy investments, encouraging firms to venture into this sector. However, as the nation marches ahead in RE adoption, it needs to overcome challenges like high capital costs and inadequate grid infrastructure.
