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Karnataka simplifies transfer of Gruha Jyoti scheme benefits to new homes
The Energy Department in Karnataka has announced that residents can now delink their old Revenue Register (RR) number and link a new one to continue enjoying the benefits of the Gruha Jyoti scheme, which offers free electricity up to 200 units for domestic users. This update, marking the scheme’s first anniversary, ensures uninterrupted support for beneficiaries, even when they move to a new home. The Gruha Jyoti scheme is one of the five key promises…
US Bureau of Land Management progresses 6.2 GW solar projects
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is inviting public review and comments on the draft environmental impact statement and resource management plan amendment for the proposed Esmeralda 7 Solar Project in Esmeralda County. If approved, the seven adjacent solar photovoltaic projects would produce up to 6.2 GW of clean electricity, sufficient to power around 1.6 million homes, according to the EPA Calculator. The BLM evaluated the environmental effects of these projects collectively within a 118,000-acre…
Cero Generation secures funding for 244.7 MW solar projects in Spain
Cero Generation has secured financing for a 244.7 MW solar project portfolio in Spain’s Palencia region. The projects will begin construction soon, supported by a consortium of lenders including Banco Sabadell, Rabobank, and ING. A ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with an undisclosed international tech company underpins the project. Engineering and construction will be handled by Elmya and Metlen, with LONGi supplying the solar modules. The projects will generate 480 GWh annually, powering 150,000 homes…
India’s net-zero ambitions hinge on green hydrogen, S&P Global report finds
India’s target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030 depends heavily on significant advancements in the green hydrogen sector, according to a report by S&P Global. The report warns that delays in progress could push the timeline back by as much as a decade. Green hydrogen is a key element in India’s energy transition strategy, which focuses on energy efficiency, renewable energy, low-emission fuels, and sustainable mobility. To meet its ambitious goals, India must ramp up…
Obton acquires Japanese solar developer BCPG for $292 million
Danish solar investment company Obton has completed the acquisition of Japanese solar developer BCPG and its extensive project portfolio for DKr2 billion ($292 million). This acquisition significantly strengthens Obton’s presence in Japan’s solar energy market, where it already operates a solar portfolio with a total capacity of 400MW, placing it among the top ten operators in the country. BCPG is renowned for developing and operating renewable energy projects, and this strategic acquisition aligns with Obton’s…
Uber Technologies, BYD announce partnership for 100,000 EVs
Uber Technologies and BYD Company Limited have announced a multi-year partnership to introduce 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles (EVs) onto the Uber platform across key global markets. Starting in Europe and Latin America, the initiative will expand to the Middle East, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. This partnership aims to provide Uber drivers with access to competitive pricing and financing for BYD vehicles, accelerating the adoption of EVs on the Uber platform. Both companies are…