The IIT Madras (IITM) Research Park has unveiled a large-scale 1 MWh lithium-ion battery storage system, which is charged using wind and solar energy, elevating the campus’s renewable energy share to 90%.
Developed by the Center for Excellence in Energy & Telecommunications (CEET), this modular and ready-to-deploy battery storage system is part of the IITM Research Park’s ’10x initiative, Towards 100% Renewable Energy.’
Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister, K V Singh Deo, clarified that there has been no announcement of providing free electricity up to 300 units in the state. This statement came amidst demands for free electricity, which was one of the BJP’s election promises. Singh Deo, who also serves as the power minister, addressed concerns about misinformation being spread, particularly in parts of the Bargarh district, where some individuals have been removing electricity meters illegally. Singh Deo…
Sembcorp Industries, through its subsidiary Sembcorp Green Infra, has won a 150 MW wind-solar hybrid project from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The project, connected to the interstate transmission system (ISTS), is part of SECI’s 600 MW bid. Sembcorp has received the letter of award (LoA) for this build-own-operate (BOO) initiative. The power generated will be sold to SECI under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA). The project is expected to achieve commercial…
RWE has secured two offshore wind sites in the North Sea, with a combined capacity of 4 GW, in the latest auction held by the German Federal Network Agency. The sites, N-9.1 and N-9.2, are located between 110 km and 115 km northwest of Borkum island, near the Dutch Exclusive Economic Zone. RWE’s winning bid for these sites amounted to €250 million. Each site is capable of supporting offshore wind farms with a capacity of…
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL), a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, are reportedly finalizing a 50:50 joint venture to share costs, technology, and vehicle platforms for future product development. This partnership will primarily focus on developing battery-powered SUVs for both Indian and international markets, though it will also include fossil fuel-based models. According to The Economic Times, an official announcement is expected by the end of the year. The collaboration…
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has been nominated to execute two interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects under the regulated tariff mechanism (RTM) route, with a total investment of Rs 4.2 billion. The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) approved these projects during its meeting on August 23, 2024. The first project, the Eastern Region Expansion Scheme – 43 (ERES-43), has a budget of Rs 3.10 billion and an implementation period of 18 months, with…
Cadiz has partnered with RIC Energy to build a green hydrogen facility at Cadiz Ranch in California’s Mojave Desert, where Cadiz will supply land and water resources to support RIC Energy’s solar-powered hydrogen production. The facility aims to generate 100% green hydrogen, targeting distribution across Southern California for zero-emission vehicles and power generation. The project plans to operate entirely off-grid, with photovoltaic (PV) solar installations covering up to 3,000 acres of Cadiz Ranch land. At…
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