Why Electrification is More Efficient Than Hydrogen for Renewable Energy Emissions Reductions?

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As the global energy transition accelerates, a pressing question has emerged: how should renewable electricity be allocated to best reduce carbon emissions? The choice between using renewable electricity for hydrogen production or direct electrification has significant implications.  According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), using 1 terawatt-hour (TWh) of renewable electricity to electrify certain sectors can reduce emissions more than using the same electricity to produce hydrogen. For instance, using renewable electricity to displace coal…

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EnBW plans €3 billion capital increase to boost Germany’s energy transition

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EnBW is in discussions with its major shareholders about a potential capital increase of €3 billion to manage the rising costs of investing in Germany’s energy transition. The utility stated that the decision regarding a possible share issue will be made by shareholders at the annual general meeting. EnBW, primarily owned by the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg and local municipalities, anticipates its investments in energy projects could rise to €50 billion by 2030, up from…

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Fadnavis announces scheme allowing farmers to sell surplus solar power to grid

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Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a new scheme that will allow farmers to sell surplus electricity generated from their solar pump panels to the grid, offering them an additional source of income.  He noted that before 2014, farmers faced difficulties in obtaining electricity connections, but the current administration has prioritised addressing this issue. Under the ‘Magel Tyala Solar Krushi Pump Scheme,’ farmers now receive solar pumps with a 90% subsidy, ensuring reliable daytime…

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BP, Iberdrola to build 25 MW green hydrogen project in Spain

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BP and Iberdrola have established a 50:50 joint venture to develop a 25 MW green hydrogen project in Castellón, Spain. The project has reached its final investment decision and is set to support the decarbonization of BP’s refinery operations by 2026, reducing CO2 emissions by 23,000 tons annually. The initiative has secured €15 million in funding from the Spanish Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan, supported by NextGenerationEU. The plant is expected to create up to…

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DTEK to invest €140 million in 200 MW energy storage systems across Ukraine

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DTEK plans to establish a series of energy storage systems (ESS) across Ukraine, with a total capacity of 200 MW, aimed at enhancing the nation’s green and secure energy infrastructure. The project will involve a €140 million investment and is expected to be operational by September 2025. These ESS will provide ancillary services to Ukrenergo, the national Transmission System Operator. In August 2024, DTEK won a competitive auction to supply automatic frequency restoration reserves to…

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Par panel to scrutinise performance of insurance sector PSUs, solar corporations

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A parliamentary committee, tasked with reviewing the performance of central public sector undertakings (PSUs), will examine the efficiency of insurance sector PSUs, solar power corporations, and other entities. The Committee on Public Undertakings (CoPU), chaired by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, will evaluate the performance of the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) in light of the government’s focus on renewable energy as a key growth driver. The committee will also review the performance of…

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Nigeria invests USD 800 million to upgrade power infrastructure

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The Nigerian government has announced an investment of USD 800 million under the Presidential Power Initiative to enhance the country’s power infrastructure. The plan focuses on the development of substations and distribution networks in key regions such as Benin, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Abuja, Kaduna, Jos, and Kano. The initiative aims to address persistent power deficits by improving the nation’s transmission and distribution (T&D) systems. Despite ongoing challenges, including power distribution companies’ inability to absorb the…

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Thermax, UK firm partner for green hydrogen manufacturing

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Thermax has partnered with Ceres Power to manufacture large-scale Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC), crucial for green hydrogen production. Leveraging its expertise in heat integration and waste heat recovery, Thermax will develop and produce pressurised stack array modules (SAM) and SAM balance of modules (SBM), essential for multi-megawatt SOEC electrolyser systems. Under a global license agreement, Thermax will manufacture, sell, and service these systems based on Ceres’ advanced SOEC technology. The collaboration aims to deliver…

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Gujarat leads India in wind power generation: Minister

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Gujarat ranks first in India for wind power generation, producing 12,132 MW, according to state climate change minister Mulu Bera. As of July 31, the state has installed wind power projects with a total capacity of 47,075 MW, contributing 25.8% of India’s total wind energy production. The Gujarat government has set a target to generate 100 GW of power from conventional and renewable sources and is implementing various initiatives to achieve this goal. In recognition…

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NLC India plans Rs 500 billion investment to triple renewable energy capacity

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Lignite-to-power producer NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) plans to invest approximately Rs 500 billion to increase its renewable energy capacity from 1.43 GW to 10.11 GW. NLC India Green Energy Limited (NIGEL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NLCIL, has been established to focus on renewable energy generation. The company aims to achieve a 50% renewable energy (RE) share in its total planned capacity. Currently, 2 GW of renewable energy projects are under implementation, with plans to further…