Power Sector News Roundup for November 5, 2024

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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AM Green places largest order for electrolyser with John Cockerill

AM Green has placed an order with John Cockerill for a 1.3 GW advanced pressurised alkaline electrolyser for its existing plant in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. This marks the largest electrolyser order in India to date.  The project, set to begin production in the second half of 2026, will supply electrolysers in two phases of 640 MW each. It aims to produce green hydrogen and convert it into green ammonia. In support of this project, AM…

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NTPC Q2 FY 2025 net profit rises 14% to Rs 53.8 billion, revenue slightly declines

State-run power generator NTPC Ltd reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 53.8 billion for the second quarter of 2024-25 (Q2 FY 2025), a 14% increase from Rs 47.26 billion in the same period last year. Revenue from operations in the September quarter stood at Rs 446.96 billion, a slight decline from Rs 449.83 billion reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. As India’s largest integrated power utility, NTPC contributes 25% of…

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Avaana Capital raises $135-mn climate-tech VC fund

Avaana Capital, India’s climate-focused venture capital firm, has infused its Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund with USD 135 million, supported by prominent institutional investors, including the Green Climate Fund (GCF).  Anjali Bansal, partner at Avaana Capital, highlighted the significance of this support, emphasizing the role of innovation in driving climate action and creating long-term impact. The fund aims to build the next generation of climate-first companies across three core sectors—Energy and Resource Management, Mobility and…

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GreenLine Mobility to expand LNG fleet, aims for 1,000 more trucks by March 2025

GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, a key entity in Essar’s green mobility initiative, plans to expand its fleet by adding 1,000 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered trucks by March 2025. This move aligns with India’s strategy to decarbonise the logistics sector and reduce emissions in its journey towards net zero by 2070. GreenLine’s CEO, Anand Mimani, emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainable logistics, aiming to meet the rising demand for eco-friendly solutions as corporations increasingly prioritize Environmental,…

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Schneider Electric launches Miluz ZeTa home range of switches and sockets

Schneider Electric has unveiled “Miluz ZeTa,” its latest range of switches, sockets, and home connectivity solutions in the Indian market.  The Miluz ZeTa collection features innovations like a patented space-saving switch socket, an Air Quality Indicator (AQI), and a Voltage Surge Protector (VSP). Compatible with the Schneider Electric Wiser system, the range facilitates seamless energy management and smart home integration. The Miluz ZeTa range, which recently won an accolade at India’s Best Design Awards 2024,…

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Iskraemeco to establish new development centre in India

Switzerland-based Iskraemeco Group, after selling its smart meter manufacturing unit in India to Kaynes Technology India Ltd, has announced plans to set up a new software development centre in India. The centre will focus on electricity metering and data processing, reinforcing Iskraemeco’s ongoing presence in the country. The sale of Iskraemeco India aligns with the group’s strategy to emphasize digital energy and water management solutions using platforms like Symbiot Head-End Systems (HES) and Symbiot Meter…

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Tata Power secures LoI from RECPDCL for power transmission project

Tata Power Limited has received a letter of intent (LoI) from REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited, to acquire the special purpose vehicle (SPV) ERES-XXXIX Power Transmission Limited.  The project, to be developed on a build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) basis, will offer transmission services for 35 years starting from the commercial operation date scheduled for December 31, 2027. The project includes the construction of a 2×1500 MVA, 765/400 kV gas-insulated switchgear…

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Azure Power secures REC and HSBC refinancing, completes early bond prepayment

Azure Power Global Ltd, a leading renewable power producer in India, has completed an Rs 24 billion refinancing transaction structured as an INR Term Loan underwritten solely by REC Ltd.  This transaction enabled the company to prepay its $350 million Green Bonds, originally issued in 2019, which were set to mature in December 2024. These bonds were backed by 10 solar projects commissioned between 2016 and 2019. Previously, Azure Power completed an Rs 13 billion…

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IIT Indore develops catalyst for economical hydrogen production from methanol

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore has developed a catalyst that produces pure hydrogen from methanol at a significantly lower temperature and cost compared to traditional methods.  The catalyst, developed under the leadership of Professor Sanjay K Singh from the Department of Chemistry, allows hydrogen production at 130 degrees Celsius, whereas conventional methods require temperatures exceeding 200 degrees Celsius. This new catalyst can produce one kilogram of hydrogen from 13 litres of methanol, offering…