NHPC and GGGI join forces to promote clean energy
Author: PPD Team Date: December 2, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: December 2, 2024
NHPC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to collaborate on advancing clean energy solutions, including agrivoltaics, green hydrogen, and sustainable financing.
The partnership aims to address climate challenges and accelerate India’s low-carbon transition by integrating renewable energy with agriculture, developing green hydrogen projects, and boosting investments in green initiatives.
NHPC operates a diversified portfolio of hydropower, solar, and wind projects, while GGGI focuses on enabling green growth in emerging economies.
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