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India’s largest hybrid renewable energy park in Kutch

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  The 30,000 MW wind-solar hybrid power project underway in Gujarat’s Kutch district is among India’s largest renewable energy initiatives. The project comprises 26,000 MW of solar and 4,000 MW of wind capacity.  Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (GIPCL) is the nodal agency. Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) is developing the project. This project is part of a broader plan to develop wind-solar hybrid parks on barren land near the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan and…

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Masdar and Samruk-Kazyna to develop renewables in Kazakhstan

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Masdar has signed a collaboration agreement with Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund, Samruk-Kazyna, to develop renewable energy and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the country. The signing was witnessed by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The partners plan to launch a ’24/7′ renewable energy initiative to deliver up to 500MW of baseload clean energy, alongside BESS projects with up to 2GW of…

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Karnataka signs MoU with GAIL for 1,000 MW RE projects

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The Government of Karnataka signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GAIL (India) Limited on May 9, 2025. The agreement aims to develop 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects in the state by 2030. Under the MoU, the state government will assist GAIL in securing all necessary permissions, approvals, clearances, registrations, and incentives through relevant departments. M B Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, stated that Karnataka’s policies, workforce, and land availability…

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REC PDCL Board approves JV with BHEL for RE development

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The Board of Directors of REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (REC PDCL) has approved the formation of a joint venture company with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for renewable energy (RE) development in India. Both companies will hold equal stakes in the new joint venture. The announcement follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on March 15, 2024. The JV will develop renewable energy power projects and other power and infrastructure projects across the…

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CIL signs MoU with AM Green to develop 4,500 MW hybrid power projects

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Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AM Green Ammonia (India) Private Limited to set up 4,500 MW of wind-solar hybrid power capacity in India. The agreement was signed on May 7, 2025. AM Green Ammonia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AM Green Energy Private Limited. Under the partnership, CIL will develop approximately 2,500 MW to 3,000 MW of solar and 1,500 MW to 2,000 MW of wind projects. The…

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Seshasayee Paper to source 39 MW renewable power from hybrid project

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Seshasayee Paper and Boards will source 39 MW of renewable energy from a wind-solar hybrid project being developed by Ganeko Solar in Tamil Nadu. The project will include 33 MW of solar and 6 MW of wind capacity. The hybrid facility will be developed under a special purpose vehicle (SPV) named Navia One Power. Seshasayee Paper will invest Rs 165.6 million to acquire up to 28.1 per cent equity in the SPV. This move is…

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CESHS drills Northeast India’s first geothermal production well in Dirang

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The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has drilled a geothermal production well in Dirang. The project will be implemented in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Dirang is located in a medium-to-high enthalpy geothermal zone with underground temperatures around 115°C. The site’s geological features allow for efficient drilling with limited environmental impact. The project is a collaboration between CESHS, the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Icelandic firm Geotropy ehf, and Guwahati Boring Service…

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Ganeko Solar signs agreements for 28 MW hybrid project in Tamil Nadu

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Ganeko Solar Private Limited (GSPL), a subsidiary of Zelestra Energy, has entered into several key agreements with Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited (SPB) to set up a 28 MW/39 MWp wind-solar hybrid power project in Tamil Nadu. The agreements include a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA), Share Subscription and Shareholder’s Agreement (SSSHA), and a performance incentive agreement. As part of the deal, SPB will invest Rs 165.6 million to acquire a 26.1% equity stake in the…

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Vietnam approves amended National Power Development Plan VIII

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Vietnam has officially approved the amended National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII) for the 2021-2030 period, with a long-term vision extending to 2050. This revision, under Decision 768/QD-TTg, replaces the previous version (Decision 500/QD-TTg) and responds to the country’s growing electricity demand and its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The revised plan addresses Vietnam’s rapid economic growth, with the aim to support annual average GDP growth of 10% between 2026 and 2030,…

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Indonesia targets 10GW nuclear power by 2040

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Indonesia is set to significantly expand its renewable energy capacity by 2040, with plans also to introduce 10GW of nuclear power, according to a Reuters report. In February 2025, the country announced plans to build nuclear power plants with a capacity of 4.3GW, aiming to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. These developments are part of Indonesia’s broader strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Hashim Djojohadikusumo, the special energy and…