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Gentari, Juniper Green, and others secure SJVN’s 1.2 GW hybrid power auction

India, News

Gentari Renewables India Utilities 2, Juniper Green Energy, EG Energy Development (Enfinity Global), Sunsure Solarpark RJ One, and Adyant Enersol (Datta Infra) emerged as winners in SJVN’s Phase III auction for 1,200 MW of ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects in India.  Gentari, Juniper, EG Energy, and Adyant secured 400 MW, 300 MW, 300 MW, and 70 MW, respectively, at Rs 3.19 per kWh. Sunsure won 130 MW of its quoted 150 MW using the bucket-filling…

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ACME Solar launches Rs 30 billion IPO

India, News

ACME Solar launched its initial public offering (IPO) today, November 6, 2024, valued at Rs 30 billion, with a price band of Rs 275 to Rs 289 per equity share. The IPO, open until Friday, November 8, 2024, requires a minimum bid of 51 shares, with additional bids in multiples of 51.  The offering includes a fresh issue of Rs 23.95 billion and a sale offer of Rs 5.05 billion by ACME Cleantech Solutions. An…

Power Sector News Roundup for November 5, 2024

Power Bytes

Global: ACWA Power secures $240 million IFC loan for Uzbekistan’s RE projects HydroWing and PLN to develop Indonesia’s first tidal energy plant Huasun Energy to supply 1 GW of HJT solar modules for Power China’s offshore PV project Avantus sells Catclaw Solar and Energy Storage Project to DESRI India: Premier Energies’ subsidiaries receive orders worth Rs 5.6 billion Gensol Engineering secures Rs 7.8 billion solar EPC order in Maharashtra NTPC and ONGC partner to drive…

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NTPC to establish world’s first green hydrogen plant using plasma oxy gasification

India, News

NTPC Limited, through its R&D arm NETRA, is set to build a green hydrogen production plant that will use plasma oxy gasification technology for municipal solid waste (MSW) and agri-waste.  This pioneering plant will generate high-purity hydrogen (over 99.9%) through plasma-assisted ‘oxy gasification’ of MSW-RDF/agri-waste, creating a superior synthesis gas (syn-gas). From this, hydrogen is separated using a combination of gas membrane and pressure swing adsorption techniques. This plant, which is the world’s first of…

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Germany to bury nuclear waste but toxic dispute unresolved

Global, News

In Salzgitter, Germany, an old iron ore mine is being transformed into the Konrad repository, a facility to house Germany’s radioactive waste.  The site, situated a kilometre underground, is projected to store over 300,000 cubic meters of low- and intermediate-level waste from shuttered nuclear plants.  Engineers aim to encase waste in concrete to prevent radiation release, ensuring long-term containment. Set to open in the early 2030s, Konrad represents Germany’s sole approved nuclear waste storage location,…

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Kangra district to establish model solar village under Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Scheme

India, News

Kangra Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa announced the creation of a model solar village as part of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme. This village will act as a prototype for sustainable energy solutions, reflecting Kangra’s commitment to green energy. Villages with over 2,000 residents and strong involvement in non-conventional energy practices are eligible, and Rs 1 crore will be allocated to the selected village for implementing green initiatives. Lists of eligible villages have…

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Greenzo Energy launches ‘Un Wheel,’ India’s first 1 MW alkaline electrolyzer stack

India, News

Greenzo Energy has introduced the “Un Wheel,” a 100% indigenous 1 MW alkaline electrolyzer stack designed for green hydrogen production.  Built by Indian scientists and engineers, the stack is tailored to operate effectively across diverse Indian climates, from -20°C to 60°C, with a 20-year lifespan.  It generates hydrogen at 30 bar pressure, removing the need for additional compressors, and features advanced controls for water quality, pressure, and lye temperature to ensure safe and efficient hydrogen…

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PGCIL wins bid for 8 GW transmission project in Gujarat’s Khavda REZ

India, News

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has been awarded the inter-state transmission system (ISTS) project to evacuate power from the renewable energy zone in the Khavda area of Gujarat under Phase-V (8 GW), Part A. The project will be developed on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis. The project includes the establishment of 6,000 MW, ±800kV HVDC terminals at KPS2 (Gujarat) and Nagpur (Maharashtra), along with a ±800kV HVDC bipole line stretching…

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RECPDCL issues RFP for 4.5 GW renewable power transmission project

India, News

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an interstate transmission system (ISTS) project to evacuate 4.5 GW of renewable energy from the Kurnool-IV Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Phase 1 in Andhra Pradesh. The bid submission deadline is set for December 30, 2024. This RFP follows a recent RECPDCL tender to establish an ISTS project for expanding the pumped hydro storage network near Talegaon, Pune, Maharashtra.

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UK’s Energy Transition: Milestones, Innovations, and Future Pathways Towards Net-Zero

Analysis, Features

The United Kingdom’s energy sector has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, reaching a notable milestone just a few weeks ago. As of October 2024, the UK has officially closed its last coal-fired power plant, marking the end of a 142-year era of coal power generation. This milestone reflects the UK’s commitment to transitioning towards cleaner energy sources, aiming to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Institutional structureThe United Kingdom’s energy sector is governed by…