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India can gain an edge in green hydrogen by focusing more on making its production accessible and affordable. Using the distributed business model and building an enabling regulatory framework will stimulate wider acceptance.

NTPC Ltd has invited global bids to develop 1.5 GW of wind-solar hybrid power projects anywhere in India.

Avaada has signed an agreement with REC for INR 20,000 crore (around $2.44 billion) investment to fund its multiple projects over the next five years.

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) will retender the 20 GWh advanced chemistry battery cell capacity that was left unallocated after Hyundai Global Motors Co., one of the winners of the 50 GWh PLI tender, withdrew from the scheme last year.

SJVN Green Energy will develop 200 MW of solar projects for power supply to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL). It will also build a 100 MW wind plant under a power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI).

Sterlite Power has completed an INR 1,600 crore Marituba Power Transmission project that is designed to deliver over 1 GW of green power to the industrial region of Belem.

The intercity luxury coach, engineered by BharatBenz, runs on Reliance Industries’ hydrogen fuel cell technology.

India exported solar PV cells and modules worth INR 8,440 crore in FY 2022-23. USA was the top destination with a 97% share.

Tata Group will build a 40 GWh battery factory in the UK to produce batteries for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and other EV manufacturers in the UK and Europe. 

NHPC is accepting bids to set up a 200 MW solar power project in the 600 MW solar park of Gujarat State Electricity Corp. Ltd (GSECL) at Khavda. Bidding closes on August 29.