India, Denmark to fund joint R&D projects on green hydrogen fuels
The Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, and the Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD) have collaborated to fund Indian and Danish researchers on the joint development of green fuels including green hydrogen.
SECI invites global bids for 100 MW floating solar in Jharkhand
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has invited global bids for the installation and commissioning of a 100 MW (AC) floating solar project at Getalsud Dam in the Ranchi district. The installer’s scope of work also includes ten years of operations and maintenance of the solar plant. Bidding closes on March 31.
Soluna unveils 1.28 kWh portable power generator
Soluna’s new generator can be combined in a two-unit system to reach a capacity of 2.5kWh. It features built-in 120V(AC) output, continuous AC output power of 1,200W, and peak output of up to 2,400W.
Solar power prices rising with demand
Recent BloombergNEF research shows that corporations procured a record 31GW of renewable energy in 2021, and LevelTen Energy says that growth occurred despite more than a year of price increases.
MNRE notifies framework for promotion of distributed renewable energy-based livelihood applications
The framework will guide the state-level and central government ministries and other stakeholders in formulating schemes and programs for the promotion of distributed renewable energy-based livelihood applications.
Gujarat tenders 300 MW of ‘capex mode’ residential rooftop solar
March 7 is the last date to submit bids for the installation and commissioning of grid-connected rooftop solar plants in various sizes for rural residential consumers in the State.
Water-based electrolyzer for green hydrogen production
Verdagy has secured a $25 million investment for its new electrolyzer technology, which provides hydrogen fuel for heavy industrial applications. The membrane-based technology uses large active area cells, high current densities, and broad operating ranges to deliver hydrogen at scale.
New poly fabs could head off first-half solar project slowdown
Norwegian analyst Rystad Energy has warned the solar industry could suffer the same effects of rising input prices as onshore wind developers grappling with ever more costly steel, with much hinging on how much solar panel raw material polysilicon can be manufactured.
Ayana, Greenko partner on 6 GWh of pump-hydro storage
Greenko Group will provide Ayana with 6 GWh of pumped-hydro storage capacity from its project in Andhra Pradesh, allowing Ayana to provide firm power to offakers.
India’s technology path key to global steel decarbonisation
The global steel industry is poised to shift from coal to hydrogen. With enough high-quality iron ore and low prices for hydrogen, India could play a pivotal role in global steel decarbonisation given its large and growing economy.
