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Ocean Winds (OW) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) to advance offshore wind capabilities in Brazil. The partnership will leverage OW’s global expertise in offshore wind, with 18.5 GW of total capacity, including 2 GW under construction and 1.5 GW operational, to enhance Brazil’s offshore wind sector. Since 2020, OW has filed proposals for five offshore wind projects in Brazil, totalling 15 GW across…
Telangana’s TGSPDCL launches pilot project to convert villages to solar power
Telangana’s Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) has launched a pilot project to convert villages to solar power, starting with Kondareddypalli in Nagarkurnool district. This initiative is part of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s broader plan to implement solar-powered villages across the state, with two pilot projects in the southern and northern discoms. To promote solar energy among farmers, Revanth Reddy has instructed officials to distribute free solar pump sets. Additionally, the government is exploring…
CG Power acquires Renesas’ radio frequency components business
CG Power and Industrial Solutions (CG), part of the Murugappa Group, has acquired the radio frequency (RF) components business of Renesas Electronics Corporation for USD 36 million. The asset purchase agreement, signed on October 4, 2024, involves CG acquiring intellectual property (IP), tangible assets, and select employees from Renesas Electronics America and its affiliated entities. This acquisition strengthens India’s presence in the semiconductor design and development sector, a high-growth area.
IIT Indore develops catalyst for economical hydrogen production from methanol
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore has developed a catalyst that produces pure hydrogen from methanol at a significantly lower temperature and cost compared to traditional methods. The catalyst, developed under the leadership of Professor Sanjay K Singh from the Department of Chemistry, allows hydrogen production at 130 degrees Celsius, whereas conventional methods require temperatures exceeding 200 degrees Celsius. This new catalyst can produce one kilogram of hydrogen from 13 litres of methanol, offering…
UNEZA commits $116bn annually to clean power and grid infrastructure
Members of the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) have announced plans to invest over $116 billion per year in clean power generation and grid infrastructure globally in the coming years. Nearly 50% of this investment will focus on transmission and distribution infrastructure. UNEZA, launched at COP28 in 2023, includes 32 major energy companies like Adani Green Energy, Hitachi Energy, and TAQA. The alliance aims to modernise grid infrastructure and drive demand for equipment and…
EKI Energy registers Azerbaijan’s first voluntary carbon market solar project
EKI Energy Services Limited (EKI) has registered Azerbaijan’s first voluntary carbon market project powered by solar energy, marking a significant step toward sustainable energy in the Caucasus and Central Asia. This project, launched ahead of COP29, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by harnessing renewable energy. Located across the Baku and Absheron districts, the solar project has an installed capacity of 230 MW (AC). By supplying clean energy to Azerbaijan’s national grid without fossil fuel…