Hydrogen energy: India’s path to a sustainable future
The widespread adoption of hydrogen energy has the potential to reduce India’s annual greenhouse gas emissions by 50 million tonnes by 2030. This transition will not only contribute significantly to global climate goals but also drive economic growth through job creation, increased energy security, and enhanced industrial competitiveness.
Bifacial perovskite solar can achieve bifaciality of 90% when tilted at 20 degrees
IIT Bombay researchers have shown that bifacial perovskite solar cells can achieve a 2% higher power conversion efficiency with a tilt angle of 20 degrees. They also developed a bifacial perovskite solar cell for applications in both tandem or single-junction PV devices.
SECI allocates 600 MW of solar at $0.036/kWh
Acme Solar, Adani Renewable Energy and ReNew have emerged winners in Solar Energy Corp. of India’s 1 GW solar tender.
Kerala launches 125 MW/500 MWh battery storage tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) is accepting bids to set up 125 MW/ 500 MWh of battery energy storage system in Kerala, for “on demand” usage by Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd (KSEBL). The project will be supported with viability gap funding. Bidding closes on Feb. 6.
SJVN Green Energy tenders 1,352 MW solar under PM KUSUM Scheme
SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL) is accepting bids to develop 1,352 MW of grid-connected, ground-mounted PV projects under Component C of the PM-KUSUM Scheme.
Solidus secures 29 MWp C&I solar EPC project
The solar project will supply 40% of the electricity requirements for an industrial manufacturing facility in Rajasthan.
NTPC signs MoU for green hydrogen mobility in Bhubaneswar
NTPC will set up a green hydrogen fuelling station in Bhubaneswar and provide hydrogen buses for short-haul and long-haul operation.
NTPC’s 1.2 GW solar auction draws lowest bid from BPCL
NTPC’s 1.2 GW solar auction has attracted the lowest tariff of INR 2.55/kWh from oil and gas major Bharat Petroleum, which secured 150 MW of project capacity.
Waaree Energies approves investment in 300 MW electrolyzer, 3.5 GWh lithium-ion battery cell units
Waaree Energies’ board of directors has approved investment in setting up a 300 MW electrolyzer manufacturing plant and a 3.5 GWh Lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing plant.
Bihar receives INR 90,734 crore investment proposals in renewable energy
Ashoka Buildcon, HPCL, NHPC, NTPC Green, SJVN, Sun Petrochemicals and Surya International are among companies that have signed memorandum of understanding with the state government for investment in renewable energy
