Author: PPD Team Date: 12/12/2024
NTPC Green Energy Limited has announced plans for a 20,000 MW transmission project in Andhra Pradesh.
This project is intended to support NTPC Green’s forthcoming green hydrogen hub, which will be developed across 647.49 hectares at Pudimadaka.
The transmission network will connect NTPC’s proposed solar project in Anantapur to the hydrogen hub, establishing a dedicated renewable energy (RE) system to facilitate the growth of green hydrogen production.
Author: PPD Team Date: 08/11/2024 The Lagos State Government in Nigeria has invited bids from investors, independent power producers, and energy solution providers to develop up to 4 GW of gas-fired power plants. This initiative, part of the Clean Lagos Electricity Market plan, aims to alleviate the city’s chronic power outages, which have impacted both households and businesses. While Lagos requires over 6 GW of electricity, it currently receives only up to 2 GW from…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/03/2025 The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) reviewed several thermal and hydroelectric power projects in its February-March meetings. These projects faced scrutiny over environmental compliance, land use, and regulatory approvals. Here is a detailed look at the key discussions and decisions: Expansion by Addition of 2 x 660 MW Supercritical Units in Korba West, Chhattisgarh The project involves the expansion of Hasdeo…
Author: PPD Team Date: 06/12/2024 Spain is set to become a leader in renewable energy with the construction of the continent’s largest pumped storage power plant. Managed by Iberdrola, the Conso II project will be located in Ourense, Galicia, and will involve an investment of over 1.5 billion euros. The Conso II facility will feature an innovative design that connects two reservoirs using the region’s natural slope, allowing for efficient electricity generation. With a capacity…
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/11/2024 India’s climate policies are on track to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around four billion tonnes from 2020 to 2030, leading to a 24% drop in coal-based power generation, according to a report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). This projection surpasses India’s COP26 commitment to reduce emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030. CEEW’s analysis reveals that policies across India’s power, residential, and transport sectors saved…
Author: PPD Team Date: 12/11/2024 The ACCA’s latest report, Weathering the Storm: Building Resilience Against Climate Disruptions, reveals that most businesses and organizations are ill-prepared for climate-related disasters, with outdated continuity plans that fail to account for the rising frequency of such events. The report shows only 20% of surveyed organizations have identified climate risks across their operations, and just 17% regularly rehearse responses to major disruptions, while 25% lack any resilience-building mechanisms. ACCA Head…
Author: PPD Team Date: 13/12/2024 Rays Green Energy Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Rays Power Infra, will establish a solar module and cell facility in Madhya Pradesh with a total investment of Rs 14 billion. The plant will include a 1.5 GW solar cell unit and a 3 GW solar module assembly line, utilizing advanced TOPCon technology to boost domestic renewable energy manufacturing. The Madhya Pradesh government has allocated 38 acres in the Mohasa Babai Industrial…