The practicality of a 100% renewable energy system
The biggest question for the transition from the conventional practice of electricity generation to 100% eco-clean renewable energy resources is, can we maintain the electricity grid stable every minute of every day? The answer is clearly YES, and it is practical.
Adani to build 1.35 GW of pumped storage, 100 MW data centre powered by renewables in Telangana
Adani Green Energy will set up 1.35 GW of pump storage projects with an investment of over INR 5,000 crore ($601.48 million) in the Indian state of Telangana. Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) will also invest over INR 5,000 crore in a 100 MW data centre, powered by renewable energy.
Torrent Power commits $5.7 billion investment in Gujarat
Torrent Power will develop 3,450 MW of solar power projects, 1,045 MW of hybrid power projects, and the solar park infrastructure for a 7 GW solar power project in Gujarat. It will also set up a 100 ktpa green hydrogen/green ammonia production facility in the state.
GIFT City advances on platform for hydrogen trading
The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has partnered with the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) and Gujarat State Petroleum Corp. (GSPC) to establish a global hydrogen trading mechanism.
Vertical integration at scale key to reducing green hydrogen cost
Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group, says vertical integration at scale promises the greatest acceleration towards reducing the cost of green hydrogen from the current $3-5 per kilogram (kg) to the $1/kg mark.
Bluebird Solar unveils M10 half-cut PV modules
Bluebird Solar has launched half-cut mono PERC PV modules based on M10-sized cells. The modules are available with outputs ranging from 400 W to 550 W.
Reliance to sell REC’s polysilicon manufacturing arm for $22 million
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is selling REC Solar Holdings’ kerf-based polysilicon manufacturing arm REC Solar Norway to Elkem ASA, a silicon-based material provider. Upon completion of the sale, RIL will continue to retain the technology and intellectual property rights of kerf-based polysilicon.
Reliance, Jindal, Adani among winners of production-linked incentives for electrolyzer manufacturing
Eight companies emerged as winners in Solar Energy Corp. of India’s 1.5 GW electrolyzer manufacturing tender under the production-linked incentives scheme.
NTPC demonstrates zero-emission ‘hydrogen cooking’
NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA) has demonstrated successful hydrogen cooking with a modified cookstove using hydrogen supply from the green hydrogen plant at its campus in Greater Noida.
Avaada to develop 6 GW of hybrid wind-solar projects in Gujarat
Avaada Group has signed an agreement with the government of Gujarat to develop 6 GW of hybrid wind-solar projects with an investment of INR 40,000 crore.
