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India showcases green hydrogen vision at World Hydrogen Summit 2025
By May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

At the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) presented India’s roadmap for becoming a global green hydrogen leader. India has installed over 223 GW of renewable energy, 108 GW from solar and 51 GW from wind, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable markets globally. The Government aims to achieve energy independence by 2047 and Net Zero emissions by 2070. As part of this transition, it launched…

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Hitachi Energy tests world’s first 765kV ester-filled transformer
By May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

Hitachi Energy has successfully tested the world’s first 765kV/400kV, single-phase 250 MVA transformer filled with natural ester oil. This transformer is a major step in ultra-high-voltage AC (alternating current) grid safety and sustainability. The use of natural ester makes the transformer safer and more environmentally friendly than traditional mineral oil-based models. This transformer was developed under Hitachi Energy’s TrafoStar technology platform, which ensures standardised design and quality across its global manufacturing facilities. Natural ester oil…

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Masdar and Samruk-Kazyna to develop renewables in Kazakhstan
By May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

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
By May 13, 2025May 13, 2025

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
By May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

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
By May 11, 2025May 11, 2025

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
By May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

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
By May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

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
By May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

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
By May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

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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