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India launches hydrogen-fuelled vehicle pilot projects under Green Hydrogen Mission

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The Government of India has launched five pilot projects to deploy hydrogen-fuelled buses and trucks as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM).  The initiative includes 37 vehicles—15 hydrogen fuel cell-based and 22 hydrogen internal combustion engine-based—operating on 10 routes across the country, including Greater Noida – Delhi – Agra, Bhubaneshwar – Konark – Puri, Ahmedabad – Vadodara – Surat, and Pune – Mumbai. The government has allocated Rs 2.08 billion for these projects,…

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PLI, RE incentives for ‘Green Steel Mission’ to decarbonise steel industry

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The government is working on a Rs 150 billion ‘Green Steel Mission’ to reduce carbon emissions in the steel sector, which currently contributes 10-12 per cent of the country’s total emissions.  The mission includes a production-linked incentive (PLI) for green steel, incentivising renewable energy adoption, and mandating green steel procurement by government bodies. These measures aim to align with India’s decarbonisation goals, with the Ministry of Steel collaborating with the Ministry of New and Renewable…

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Hero Future Energies commissions 29 MW solar project in Karnataka

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Hero Future Energies (HFE) has commissioned a 29 MW solar power project in Chitradurga, Karnataka, which will generate 33 million units of clean energy annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 31,624 tonnes each year.  This open-access solar project caters to the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sector’s energy needs. Srivatsan Iyer, Global CEO of HFE, highlighted the project’s role in expanding the company’s footprint in Karnataka and supporting industrial decarbonisation. “This is a milestone in…

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PFCCL appointed as BPC for Transmission system for proposed Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia projects in Kakinada area (Phase-I)

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The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its 25th meeting, recommended the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route with PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) as the bid process coordinator (BPC) for the Transmission system for proposed Green Hydrogen / Green Ammonia projects in Kakinada area (Phase-I). The transmission scheme comprises the establishment of a 765/400 kV substation with 3×1500 MVA transformers and a 240 MVAr bus reactor. LILO (Line-In-Line-Out) of the existing 765 kV Srikakulam-Vemagiri D/C line…

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SAIL partners with John Cockerill India to integrate green technologies in steelmaking

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Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has partnered with John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL), a subsidiary of the John Cockerill Group, to introduce green technologies into traditional iron and steelmaking processes.  This collaboration aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve resource efficiency with sustainability and innovation in the steel industry. In November 2024, JCIL received an order for 1.3 GW of electrolysers from AM Green for its one-million-tonne green ammonia project. The electrolysers will be…

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PFCCL establishes SPV for Kandla Green Hydrogen transmission project

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PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) incorporated Kandla GHA Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for development of the Transmission System for supply of power to Green Hydrogen/Ammonia manufacturing potential in Kandla area of Gujarat (Phase-I: 3 GW) on November 28, 2024. The project includes the establishment of a 765/400 kV gas-insulated substation (GIS) at Kandla, which will feature provisions for future capacity expansion. It will also involve the construction of a 765 kV double-circuit transmission…

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MNRE launches Rs 2 billion programme to boost green hydrogen innovation

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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…

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Greenzo Energy secures EPC contract for 120 MW solar project in Nepal

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Greenzo Energy, a comprehensive green hydrogen and renewable energy solutions provider, has won an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for a 120 MW ground-mounted solar project in Nepal.  Valued at Rs 5 billion, this contract boosts Greenzo’s order book to Rs 19 billion. Scheduled for phased completion by 2025, the project will consist of 12 clusters, each with a 10 MW solar installation. The project includes an advanced high-tension transmission line connecting directly to…

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Apollo Green Energy targets Rs 100 billion project portfolio, IPO on horizon

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Apollo Green Energy Limited (AGEL), part of Apollo International Group, has announced plans to build a Rs 100 billion project portfolio by 2025.  Currently, its order book stands at Rs 35 billion, with active solar projects valued at Rs 25 billion under development across India. AGEL is preparing for a public listing in 2025 to support its expansion in renewable energy. The company reported significant revenue growth from Rs 3.25 billion in FY 2021-22 to…

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MNRE invites proposals to set up R&D facilities for green hydrogen

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a call for proposals to establish Centers of Excellence (CoEs) under the National Green Hydrogen Mission’s (NGHM) Research and Development (R&D) programme, with a deadline of December 19, 2024.  Selected entities will receive financial support covering up to 50 per cent of project costs, aimed at advancing green hydrogen production, storage, and utilisation. The CoEs will facilitate research, skill development, and industry collaboration to foster…