Gujarat wraps up 800 MW solar tender with $0.033/kWh tariff
SAEL Industries secured the biggest slice of 400 MW in Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd’s tender for 800 MW solar with an additional 800 MW under the greenshoe option.
SECI tenders 500 MW of renewables with storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) will start accepting bids to select developers for 500 MW of firm and dispatchable power from renewable energy projects with energy storage systems.
GSECL seeks consultant for pumped storage project
Gujarat State Electricity Corp. Ltd (GSECL) has invited bids to provide project management consultancy services for a standalone pumped storage hydropower project in Gujarat. The project is planned at UKAI Dam Reservoir in Ukai. Bidding closes on July 31.
Sodium-ion vs lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries remain the preferred choice for electric mobility applications in India due to their higher energy density, well-established infrastructure, and safety record. However, the development of sodium-ion batteries continues, and they may have potential advantages in terms of cost and environmental impact, making them a promising alternative in the future.
Serentica signs deals for 1.25 GW of round-the-clock green energy
The developer will install 4 GW of renewable energy projects comprising wind and solar capacities, supplemented with balancing solutions like energy storage. The power generated will allows its industrial customers to offset 8.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
New high-performance anode material for lithium-ion batteries
Indian researchers have synthesized an amorphous manganese dioxide-modified iron oxyhydroxide ternary composite as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. The ternary composite anode exhibited stable cycling performance at high rates.
Govt releases incentive guidelines for green hydrogen, electrolyzer production
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified the guidelines for its incentive schemes to promote the domestic production of green hydrogen and electrolyzers.
ReNew commissions 70 MW of C&I wind-solar projects
ReNew has commissioned a 42.8 MW renewable energy project for consumption by Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores and another 27.2 MW for Toyota Kirloskar Motor.
Premier Solar, Amara Raja Infra JV wins $130 million contract in Bangladesh
Premier Solar Powertech, in a joint venture with Amara Raja Infra, has secured a $130 million PV contract in Bangladesh. The company will provide technical support and supply 140 MWp of high-efficiency solar panels to the project.
Avaada Group closes $1.3 billion funding round
The integrated energy company has closed $1.3 billion in financing for its green hydrogen, green methanol, green ammonia, solar manufacturing, and renewable power generation ventures.
