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Three bidders shortlisted for Himachal Pradesh hydropower transmission project

India, News

REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has shortlisted Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), Sterlite Power, and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) for setting up evacuation infrastructure for hydropower projects in Himachal Pradesh under the ISTS scheme. This project, housed under Shongtong Power Transmission Ltd, follows a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. The three developers have cleared the technical bid stage, and their initial price bids will soon be opened. The bidding will…

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Ecuador faces widespread power cuts as drought impacts hydroelectric generation

Global, News

Ecuador’s government has implemented power cuts in half of the country’s provinces due to a severe drought that has drastically reduced hydroelectric power generation. The blackout affected 12 of the 24 provinces from 8am to 5pm on Sunday, 22 September, with extended power cuts scheduled nightly from 10pm to 6am until Thursday, 26 September. Nineteen areas have also been placed on red alert. This drought, the worst in 61 years, has led to a significant…

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India’s net-zero ambitions hinge on green hydrogen, S&P Global report finds

India, News

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…

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Cabinet approves two green hydrogen units in Mumbai Metropolitan Region

India, News

The State Cabinet has approved the establishment of two green hydrogen production units in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), with a production capacity ranging from 10 to 15 kilo tonne per annum (KTPA). These units will be selected as anchor projects, in line with the 2023 Government Resolution, which defines an anchor unit as one of the first three commissioned green hydrogen projects with a minimum capacity of 50 KTPA. Green hydrogen has versatile applications,…

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Kerala’s Green Hydrogen Valley to be set up with Rs 185.42 billion investment

India, News

The Kochi Green Hydrogen Valley project in Kerala is set to transform the state’s energy landscape with a total estimated investment of Rs 185.42 billion. The project allocates Rs 41.66 billion for the development of electrolyzer and ammonia plants, while Rs 126.87 billion will be directed toward renewable energy expansion. The project will be implemented in three phases: Phase I (2024-25) will focus on developing green hydrogen clusters and renewable energy for industrial electrification; Phase…

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CEA clears two hydro pumped storage projects in Maharashtra

India, News

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has cleared the 1,500 MW Bhavali PSP by JSW Energy and the 1,000 MW Bhivpuri PSP by Tata Power, adding over 15 GWh of energy storage capacity.   For FY25, CEA aims to approve 15 hydro PSPs totalling 25,500 MW, with four projects already cleared. The renewable energy share in India’s power generation is expected to rise to 35 percent by FY30. Additionally, the Union Cabinet has approved a revised scheme…

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AMG Critical opens Europe’s first lithium hydroxide refinery in Germany

Global, News

AMG Critical Materials has inaugurated Europe’s first lithium hydroxide refinery in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany, through its subsidiary AMG Lithium BV. The facility began producing battery-grade lithium hydroxide on 18 September 2024. The first of five planned modules has an annual capacity of 20,000 tonnes, sufficient to power around 500,000 electric vehicle (EV) batteries. AMG’s first module is already sold out, and the company plans to expand production to 100,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) by 2030. With…

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Infener, Gengenbach to develop 20 MW green hydrogen hub

Global, News

Infener has joined forces with the City of Gengenbach to plan a 20 MW green hydrogen hub to produce up to 2,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. The facility will provide decentralised, climate-neutral, and cost-efficient energy to the Ortenau district, using water electrolysis powered by renewable energy. Currently, in the conceptual phase, the project’s future depends on successful agreements and securing necessary investments. It has garnered support from local authorities, including the mayor, municipal utilities,…

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Uttar Pradesh secures Rs 1.15 trillion in green hydrogen investments

India, News

Uttar Pradesh has attracted private investment proposals totaling nearly Rs 1.15 trillion in the green hydrogen sector, as part of its efforts to bolster the state’s clean energy roadmap. Seventeen companies have submitted proposals, which are expected to create 20,000 jobs. Among the key investors, UK-based Trafalgar Square Capital plans to set up a 10,000-tonnes-per-annum green hydrogen production facility near Lucknow. Textile giant Welspun Group is investing Rs 400 billion in a green hydrogen or…

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Natural Hydrogen: A Low-Cost, Low-Carbon Alternative for a Net-Zero Carbon Future

Analysis, Features

Most hydrogen used today is produced from fossil fuels, primarily natural gas, through processes like steam methane reforming. These processes are carbon-intensive and release large quantities of CO2, making them unsuitable for a net-zero future. Green hydrogen, produced through electrolysis powered by renewable energy, and blue hydrogen, produced with carbon capture and storage (CCS), are considered clean alternatives. However, these methods are costly, and green hydrogen faces challenges due to the intermittency of renewable energy…