India to join Germany’s green hydrogen strategy update
India will use its internal market to scale up hydrogen projects, with Germany as a possible export destination. As part of a broader strategy, the countries will collaborate on a financial and technological level on energy transition projects.
All major ports should switch to over 90% renewable energy by 2047, say new guidelines
The recently issued green port guidelines emphasize using clean energy in port operations and developing port capabilities for storage, handling, and bunkering of greener fuels such as green hydrogen, green ammonia, and green methanol.
TP Saurya signs 200 MW solar PPA in Rajasthan
TP Saurya Ltd, an arm of Tata Power Renewable Energy, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tata Power Trading Co. for a 200 MW (280 MWp) solar project in Rajasthan.
ABB India expands manufacturing footprint
ABB India has added a new line for variable-speed drive modules at its Peenya factory in Bengaluru.
Amp Energy wins CESC’s 150 MW wind-solar auction
Amp Energy India has won West Bengal discom CESC’s 150 MW wind-solar hybrid power auction at a tariff of INR 3.07 ($0.037)/kWh.
PTC India, Brookfield sign long-term agreement for 100 MW solar power
PTC India intends to sell the procured solar power to various utilities and commercial and industrial consumers.
Annual EV sales in India surpassed 1.2 million in FY 2023
Uttar Pradesh led the yearly electric vehicle sales with a 15.15% share of the cumulative 1.2 million units sold in FY 2022-23. It was followed by Maharashtra (12.72%) and Karnataka (9.14%).
Renewables, hydro now account for over 40% of India’s installed power capacity, says CEEW-CEF
India reached a cumulative installed power generation capacity of 416 GW as of March 2023. Renewables formed 30% and hydro 11% of the capacity mix.
India’s optimal electricity generation mix for 2029-30
A new study by Central Electricity Authority assesses the least-cost, optimal generation capacity mix to meet India’s projected electricity demand for the year 2029-30.
Borosil Renewables’ solar glass capacity in Germany increases to 350 tpd
Borosil Renewables said the solar glass capacity of its German arm GMB Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg GmbH has increased to 350 tonnes per day (tpd) from 300 tpd following the modification and cold repair of its furnace.
