11,000 residents in Nepal’s Madhesh province gain access to clean water through solar energy
Solar-powered water pumps with a total capacity of 186 kWp have been installed in the Sarlahi and Siraha districts, benefitting 11,865 residents. The projects are a collaborative effort of Nepal’s Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), the Government of Japan, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
NSEFI awarded Special Consultative Status by UN ECOSOC
The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) has been awarded special consultative status by United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Lohum introduces 5 kWh storage system made of second-life EV battery
Noida-headquartered Lohum has introduced a 5 kWh energy storage system under its collaboration with MG Motor India to develop second-life solutions for used EV batteries.
ONGC, Assam discom sign JV agreement for 250 MW battery storage project
The joint venture will build, own and operate a 250 MW/500 MWh battery energy storage system in Assam, enabling the effective integration of large-scale solar power capacity coming up in the state.
NLC, WAPCOS sign MoU on pumped storage
State-owned thermal energy giant NLC has signed an agreement with WAPCOS Ltd, a public-sector engineering consultancy services provider, to carry out collaborative technical services and advisories for developing pumped storage projects in India.
NTPC launches tender for 60 MW solar in Cuba
NTPC, on behalf of Unión Eléctrica de Cuba (UNE), is accepting bids to develop a 60 MW grid-connected solar project in Cuba. The prospective developer will execute the capacity on a ‘build-own-operate-transfer’ basis. Bidding closes on July 20.
ACME Group, Indraprastha Gas Ltd sign green hydrogen agreement
ACME and Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) have agreed to jointly explore the setting up of hydrogen generation plants, including electrolyzers, to blend green hydrogen in IGL’s natural gas supply.
IIT Kanpur, Lohum collaborate on lithium battery testing for safety and sustainability
IIT Kanpur and Lohum will work together to advance lithium-ion battery testing technology and techniques for evaluating battery raw material quality. Lohum will additionally sponsor R&D labs at IIT Kanpur, provide a research fellowship to Ph.D. students, and help IITK commercialize its research outcomes.
MAHAPREIT, GEAPP partner on 1 GW of solar projects in Maharashtra
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Ltd (MAHAPREIT) have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to implement 1 GW of solar projects across Maharashtra.
GAIL to enter solar manufacturing
India’s largest natural gas company plans to partner with an undisclosed company to undertake vertically integrated solar manufacturing.
