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Tata Chemicals partners with BAIF for sustainable agriculture initiatives

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Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BAIF Development Research Foundation to explore the production of Spineless Cactus and Hybrid Napier, reinforcing Tata Chemicals’ commitment to green sustainable solutions and rural development. This partnership aims to combine BAIF’s expertise in agricultural practices, agro-biodiversity conservation, climate-smart agriculture, and renewable energy with Tata Chemicals’ capabilities in nutrition biosciences, nanotechnology, agrochemistry, and rapid R&D translation for scalability. The collaboration will focus on developing…

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GE Power India settles dispute with Navayuga Engineering Company

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GE Power India has reached a settlement agreement with Navayuga Engineering Company (NECL) to resolve an ongoing arbitration related to the E&M Turnkey Contract. The dispute, ongoing since 2020, will be settled amicably. As part of the full and final settlement, NECL has agreed to pay GE Power India a sum of Rs 314.5 million. The payment will be made in quarterly instalments, with the final instalment due in 2026.

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Cygni Energy partners with XDLE Battery for energy storage solutions

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Cygni Energy Private Limited, a leading energy storage company based in Hyderabad, has partnered with XDLE Battery, a major manufacturer of long-life Lithium LFP Prismatic cells, to develop stationary energy storage solutions. Cygni, recognized under the ‘Make in India’ scheme, focuses on safety-first storage solutions, collaborating with IIT Madras and OEMs for tailored designs. Their state-of-the-art Hyderabad facility has a 1.2 GWh production capacity, featuring advanced automated prismatic battery pack production and testing. The partnership…

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BEE, NTH partner to enhance energy efficiency standards

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The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the National Test House (NTH) have signed an MoU to strengthen the Standards & Labeling (S&L) Program, which promotes energy efficiency across India. BEE Secretary Milind Deore and NTH Director General Alok Kumar Srivastava signed the MoU in the presence of Ministry of Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal and Department of Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare. This collaboration aims to improve the accuracy and reliability of energy performance standards,…

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India’s tunnelling projects surge: 69 tunnels under construction at Rs 400 billion investment

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India is ramping up its tunnelling infrastructure with 69 tunnels covering 134 km currently under construction, backed by a Rs 400 billion investment, as announced by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, at FICCI’s Tunnelling India conference. Additionally, 35 tunnels totalling 49 km have been completed, with Rs 150 billion spent. The government plans to build 74 more tunnels spanning 273 km, with a projected investment of Rs 1,000 billion. Gadkari stressed…

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Gensol-Matrix consortium emerges as L1 for India’s first hydrogen project

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Gensol Engineering, in partnership with green hydrogen infrastructure developer Matrix Gas & Renewables, has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for India’s first biomass-to-green hydrogen project. The Rs 1.64 billion project aims to establish a facility capable of processing 25 TPD (tonnes per day) of bio-waste to produce 1 TPD of green hydrogen. The consortium has teamed up with Westinghouse, USA, known for its experience in commissioning plants globally, to use its pre-gasification plasma-induced radiant…

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THDCIL signs MoU with Maharashtra for 6,790 MW pumped hydro projects

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On September 3, 2024, THDC India signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Water Resources, Maharashtra, to develop six pumped hydro power storage projects totalling 6,790 MW, with an estimated investment of over Rs 336 billion. The six projects planned under this MoU are: Malshej Ghat Pumped Storage Project (700 MW) Aruna Pumped Storage Project (1,950 MW) Kharari Pumped Storage Project (1,250 MW) Humbarli Birmani Pumped Storage Project (1,000 MW) Aruna Kolamb…

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ISA to launch $100 million fund for solar power in Africa

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The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will launch a $100 million Global Solar Facility to catalyze up to $1.5 billion in funding to expand decentralized solar power in Africa, where over 700 million people lack access to electricity. ISA is also developing an insurance mechanism to boost funding in poorer countries. Both initiatives will be announced at ISA’s first international solar festival, scheduled for Thursday and Friday in the national capital. ISA Director General Ajay Mathur…