Similar Posts
L&T partners with C-DAC to develop local chip technology
L&T Semiconductor Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to collaborate on developing local chip technology and establishing a stable ecosystem in India. This partnership aims to create Make-in-India solutions for integrated circuits (ICs), system-on-chip (SoC), and electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM), focusing on applications in automotive, industrial, and energy sectors. The MoU outlines a comprehensive framework for collaborative research, development, and training initiatives….
India adds 3.6 GW solar open access capacity in first half of 2024, a 153% surge
India added 3.6 GW of solar open access capacity in the first half of 2024, marking a 153% increase from the 1.4 GW installed during the same period in 2023, according to a report by Mercom India. This addition surpasses the total annual installations of all previous years. In Q2 2024 alone, the country added 1.8 GW of solar open access capacity, representing a 152% year-over-year increase compared to 712.8 MW in Q2 2023. Adani…
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…
CEA approves 2 PSPs in Odisha, Karnataka
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has approved two Hydro Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs): the 600 MW Upper Indravati in Odisha by Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) and the 2000 MW Sharavathy in Karnataka by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL). These approvals were supported by the Central Water Commission (CWC), Geological Survey of India (GSI), and Central Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS). CEA has received Hydro PSP proposals totalling around 60 GW, currently under Survey…
Neuron Energy raises Rs 200 million in Series A funding
Neuron Energy, a key player in EV battery manufacturing, has raised Rs 200 million in its Series A funding round from investors including the Chona Family and Capri Global Family Office. The funds will enhance R&D capabilities and establish a state-of-the-art R&D lab in Pune, focusing on battery life, charging times, and cooling systems. The funding will also expand Neuron Energy’s manufacturing with a new 40,000 sq. ft. facility in Delhi, aiming to produce 100…
Adani Power establishes subsidiary in Abu Dhabi to expand in Middle East
Adani Power has established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Adani Power Middle East, in Abu Dhabi. The new entity was incorporated on 26 August 2024 with an authorized capital of 27,000 shares, each valued at $1. This move is part of Adani Power’s strategy to invest in power, infrastructure, and related fields in the Middle East. Adani Power, a part of the Adani Group, is India’s largest private thermal power producer. The company reported a 55.33% decline…