Gujarat targets 8mtpa green hydrogen production capacity by 2035
The state aims to emerge as a green hydrogen hub and decarbonize energy-intensive industries like fertilizers, steel, chemicals, and petroleum.
BPCL to set up 1 GW renewable energy plant in Rajasthan
Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd, which targets 1 GW of renewable energy by 2025 and 10 GW by 2040, has signed an agreement with the government of Rajasthan to build a 1 GW renewable energy plant with an investment of INR 5,000 crore.
Rajasthan signs MoUs worth $14.85 billion for renewable energy, storage, and hydrogen projects
The State government has signed agreements for various giga-scale projects across renewable energy generation, solar manufacturing, pumped hydro storage, and green hydrogen.
Minigrid operator Husk Power achieves profitability with India leading the way
Bihar-based Husk Power Systems, which serves rural Asia and Africa, became EBITDA positive in the fourth quarter of 2022 in India and Nigeria.
Govt signs pact with Rajesh Exports for 5 GWh lithium-ion cell factory
The central government and the state government of Karnataka have signed an agreement with Bengaluru-headquartered Rajesh Exports to lend support and a tailormade incentive package for its 5 GWh lithium cell factory in Karnataka.
Electric One enters Sri Lanka 2-wheeler market, to start EV assembly by December
India’s largest EV store chain, which has a pan-India retail network of 100+ outlets, has entered the Sri Lankan 2-wheeler market through a joint venture company with cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga. The company will also start EV assembly in India by the end of December and roll out its products using battery technology developed with partner iPower.
Himachal Pradesh targets 100% green energy by 2025
Solar projects aggregating to 500 MW are on the anvil. These projects are planned in the state during the fiscal year 2023-24.
Beam Global awarded Indian patent for smart battery management system
The US-based company has been granted patents in India and China for its smart battery management system that monitors the thermal storage capacity of the phase-change material and automatically adjusts the power output of the battery packs and cells.
REC commits INR 45,350 crore to 10 GW of renewables in Uttar Pradesh
The non-banking finance company, under the power ministry, has signed agreements to provide financial assistance of over INR 1 lakh crore ($12.3 billion) for various power and infrastructure projects in Uttar Pradesh. This includes INR 45,350 crore for 10 GW of renewable energy capacity addition.
Adani Green Energy buys 50% stake in Rajasthan-based solar park developer
The developer’s arm Adani Renewable Energy Holding Two has signed a deal to acquire a 50% stake in Essel Saurya Urja Co. of Rajasthan Ltd (ESUCRL) from Essel Infraprojects Ltd, for INR 15 crore. The remaining 50% equity of ESUCRL will continue to be held by the Government of Rajasthan.
