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SEFE, Eletrobras, and EnerTech partner to supply green hydrogen to Germany

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Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE), Eletrobras, and EnerTech have signed a Joint Study Agreement (JSA) to deliver 200,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually to Germany starting in 2030.  The partnership involves establishing a green hydrogen production facility in Brazil, utilizing electricity sourced from hydropower and other renewable options. SEFE will manage the production and shipment of green ammonia to Germany and oversee the distribution of green hydrogen across its European network.  In a separate development,…

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DOE allocates $15M to enhance hydropower flexibility

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $15 million in funding for nine projects designed to boost hydropower’s role in stabilizing the grid amid rising renewable energy adoption. Hydropower, currently contributing 27% of U.S. renewable electricity, offers critical flexibility for balancing supply and demand. Notable projects include: Hydropower-Hydrogen Integration: DRG Technical Solutions will produce hydrogen at a Colorado facility to store energy for later grid use or as fuel. Battery Integration: Synergics Energy Services…

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TVA signs 10-year PPA for 14 GWh carbon-free energy with Smoky Hydro

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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), along with Argo Infrastructure Partners and Brookfield Asset Management, has finalized a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for carbon-free energy from the Smoky Mountain Hydroelectric facilities. The agreement covers four hydroelectric dams—Cheoah, Calderwood, Chilhowee, and Santeetlah—jointly owned by Argo and Brookfield. Starting in 2025, Smoky will deliver over 14 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy annually to TVA customers, supporting TVA’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. The 377-megawatt portfolio generates an…

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SECI partners with H2Global Stiftung to accelerate green hydrogen ambitions

India, News

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with H2Global Stiftung, a non-profit advancing global hydrogen markets, to promote green hydrogen development. The partnership focuses on leveraging H2Global’s innovative mechanism, implemented by its subsidiary Hintco, to align with international hydrogen market dynamics. Hintco’s tenders provide transparency on pricing, ensure production and delivery of clean fuels, and support legal certainty for final investment decisions. India stands to gain from H2Global’s…

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NTPC to establish seawater-to-green hydrogen plant in Andhra Pradesh

India, News

NTPC Limited is setting up a one-tonne per day seawater-to-green hydrogen plant at its Simhadri facility near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Developed through its R&D centre, NETRA, the project will use a low-carbon desalination plant powered by waste heat from the thermal power plant’s flue gas. This innovative process will produce hydrogen-grade water from seawater at reduced costs. NTPC states that 12-13 kg of purified water is required to generate 1 kg of hydrogen. In November…

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HydrogenPro and J.H.K partner for green hydrogen projects in Europe

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HydrogenPro and J.H.K. have formed an exclusive partnership to drive green hydrogen projects in Germany, Austria, and the Benelux region. Under this agreement, HydrogenPro will supply advanced high-pressure alkaline electrolyser technology, while J.H.K. will act as the plant integrator and EPC contractor, managing project implementation and delivery. The partnership targets green hydrogen projects ranging from 5 to 50 MW, combining HydrogenPro’s expertise in electrolysis with J.H.K.’s experience in balance-of-plant integration and EPC services. This collaboration…

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Omega Seiki Mobility to launch hydrogen-powered three-wheelers

India, News

Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) plans to roll out hydrogen-powered three-wheelers in India by the end of this financial year. The company is collaborating with state governments to initiate pilot projects, involving 50 to 100 vehicles, with plans for subsequent expansion. In partnership with Systemics, OSM has formed Hydrogen Intelligence, a joint venture that developed hydrogen-powered three-wheelers capable of covering 700 km with a two-kg hydrogen cylinder.  These vehicles have undergone successful testing, including at Le…

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NHPC to commission Parbati-II hydroelectric project by March 2025

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NHPC has announced that all four units of the Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project (800 MW) in Himachal Pradesh are expected to be operational by March 2025.  This run-of-the-river project is designed to harness the hydro potential of the lower reaches of the Parbati River. With a cost estimate of Rs 39.2 billion, it will feature four Pelton turbines, each with a 200 MW capacity, supplied by Bharat Heavy Electricals.

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Elcogen secures €24.9 million EU grant for hydrogen tech expansion

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Elcogen has been awarded €24.9 million from the European Union’s 2024 Innovation Fund to expand its production capacity for solid oxide electrolyser cell (SOEC) and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) components in Tallinn, Estonia.  This funding will enhance Elcogen’s role in advancing green hydrogen production and supporting the transition to green energy. The EU’s Innovation Fund allocated €4.8 billion across 85 projects in 2024, targeting a collective carbon reduction of 476 million tonnes over the…

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MNRE launches Rs 2 billion programme to boost green hydrogen innovation

India, News

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has introduced a Rs 2 billion programme, running through FY 2025-26, to accelerate green hydrogen production and application across sectors.  Focus areas include decentralised hydrogen production through floating solar, biomass, and wastewater, with applications in off-grid energy, cooking, heating, and industrial processes. The initiative aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). Project implementation will be overseen by Scheme Implementing Agencies (SIAs) such as the National Institute…