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IIT-Kharagpur study debunks claims of ‘severe ozone hole’ in tropics

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A new study led by Jayanarayanan Kuttippurath, a senior professor at IIT-Kharagpur’s Centre for Ocean, River, Atmosphere, and Land Sciences (CORAL), has refuted previous claims of a ‘severe ozone hole’ in the tropical stratosphere. The research, titled “No Severe Ozone Depletion in the Tropical Stratosphere in Recent Decades,” analyzed 42 years of data, dismissing concerns about ozone depletion in the tropics and associated health threats. Kuttippurath and his team examined ground-based ozonesonde and satellite data…

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India eyes pipeline network for cost-effective green hydrogen transport, study underway

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The Indian government has launched a study to assess the costs and reliability of transporting green hydrogen through pipelines from renewable energy regions to ports, for both domestic consumption and export. The study, led by a team including GAIL, Indian Oil Corporation (IoCL), the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), and NTPC, will explore the feasibility of transporting green hydrogen either via power transmission lines or pipelines. Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson of the CEA, noted the challenges of…

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NHPC revises MoU with Maharashtra government for 7,350 MW PSPs

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NHPC Limited has re-entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Maharashtra’s Department of Water Resources to develop 7,350 MW of renewable energy storage systems. The agreement focuses on four major pumped storage projects (PSPs) in the state: Kengadi (1,550 MW), Savitri (2,250 MW), Kalu (1,150 MW), and Jalond (2,400 MW). This revised MoU follows the issuance of a corrigendum to Maharashtra’s policy on PSP development through public-private partnerships.

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Borosil Renewables acquires 49 per cent stake in Clean Max

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Borosil Renewables Limited has signed a share purchase agreement with Clean Max Prithvi Private Limited (CMPPL) and Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Private Limited (CMEESPL) to acquire a 49% stake in CMPPL. The acquisition involves purchasing 4,900 equity shares of Rs 10 each, representing 49% of CMPPL’s paid-up share capital, for Rs 49,000. Under the agreement, CMPPL plans to develop and operate a 16.50 MW hybrid solar-wind power plant in Gujarat. The power generated from…

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Waaree Renewable incorporates subsidiaries for solar and wind energy projects

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Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited has established two wholly owned subsidiaries, Sunsational Solar Private Limited and Sunsational Energy Private Limited. These subsidiaries will focus on the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity from non-conventional energy sources like solar and wind power. In addition to developing and operating power plants, the subsidiaries will provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for renewable energy projects across India. They also plan to develop solar parks and renewable energy…

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ISTS scheme for green hydrogen units in Tuticorin approved

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The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has approved a Rs 26.17 billion interstate transmission system (ISTS) to support upcoming green hydrogen and green ammonia projects in the Tuticorin area of Tamil Nadu. The project, titled “Transmission system for proposed green hydrogen/green ammonia projects in Tuticorin area,” will be implemented under tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) with REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) serving as the bid process coordinator. The project will be completed within 30…

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Tower-Adani JV to set up USD 10-bln semiconductor plant in Maharashtra

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The Maharashtra Cabinet panel on 5 September, 2024, approved a Rs 839.47 billion investment proposal by the Tower Semiconductor-Adani Group joint venture (JV) to establish a semiconductor chip manufacturing plant in Panvel, Raigad district. The facility, located in Taloja, will have an initial capacity of 40,000 wafer starts per month (WSPM) in the first phase, with plans to expand to 80,000 WSPM in subsequent phases. The first phase will involve an investment of Rs 587.63…

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Honeywell commissions microgrid battery energy storage system for Lakshadweep Islands project

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Honeywell Automation India (HAIL) has commissioned a microgrid battery energy storage system (BESS) for the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) project in the Lakshadweep Islands. This project marks the first non-containerized BESS approved by SECI and integrates Honeywell’s advanced Energy Management System (EMS) and microgrid controller to manage renewable energy distribution. As part of the initiative, Honeywell supplied its EMS, power plant controller, and various BESS sub-systems. The company provided an end-to-end solution for…

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Coal India targets 5 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2028

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Coal India Limited (CIL) is aiming to add 5 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2028, with a focus on diversifying into green energy through solar power and pump storage projects in its open-cast mines. The company is in discussions with various countries to acquire critical mineral assets to support its diversification efforts. CIL has targeted Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka for solar ventures, signing joint venture agreements with state governments to generate and supply…

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Centre set to expand ALMM to solar cells, decision expected soon

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The Indian government is expected to make a decision soon on imposing non-tariff barriers on solar cell imports by including them in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), a move aimed at curbing Chinese imports and boosting domestic production. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, confirmed that the proposal is under active consideration, with a decision to be made shortly. The ALMM is a government-endorsed list of solar module models…