Guidelines for pumped storage projects in India
The draft guidelines released by the power ministry include concessional climate finance and utilization of exhausted coal mines as sites for pumped storage projects.
State EV policies need better implementation mechanisms
A study reveals that none of the eight states where EV policies have been active for two years or more is on track to meet its targets of EV penetration, charging infrastructure, or investments.
Pune to host waste-to-hydrogen plant
Sustainability solutions provider TheGreenBillions Ltd (TGBL) has joined hands with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on the waste-to-hydrogen project. The plant will utilize Pune’s 350 tonnes of municipal waste per day to generate hydrogen for 30 years.
Waaree Renewable Q3 profit soars 11,250% year-on-year
Waaree Renewable Technologies has posted a profit after tax (net profit) of INR 24.97 crore (around $3 million) for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, 11,250% up year-on-year.
REIL tender for 660 Wp mono PERC modules
Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Ltd is accepting bids from domestic manufacturers to supply 1,540 quantities of 660±4 Wp mono PERC modules. Bidding is open until February 21.
Ensuring a just energy transition
The renewable energy sector must lead responsibly by addressing land use, circularity and financing.
Websol to commence first phase of 1.8 GW mono PERC cell line in April
West Bengal-headquartered Websol Energy Systems is setting up 1.8 GW of mono PERC cell manufacturing capacity in two phases. The first phase comprising installation of 600 MW will commence in April.
Hitachi Energy opens advanced power system factory in Chennai
The HVDC and power quality product factory will cater to the rising number of high-voltage transmission projects in India and export to support global HVDC installations.
Emmvee gets Fraunhofer ISE on board for solar cell line
India’s Emmvee Group has appointed Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy as the technology partner for its upcoming 1.5 GW PV cell manufacturing facility.
BPCL launches 12 fast EV chargers on Delhi-Jalandhar highway
The DC fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers will be available at BPCL fuel stations between Delhi and Jalandhar. BPCL plans 200 such fast-charging corridors along national highways by March this year.
