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DCM Shriram invests Rs 571.2 million in hybrid renewable power project

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JSW Renew Energy Thirty Two Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited (JSWEL), has signed a definitive agreement with DCM Shriram Limited to establish a 68 MW wind-solar hybrid power project in Kota, Rajasthan.  The project will supply renewable energy to DCM Shriram, replacing the power currently procured from its 40 MW thermal power project. Additionally, the Board of Directors of DCM Shriram has approved an equity investment of 28% stake and a capital expenditure…

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MoEFCC discusses expansion of major thermal power projects

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The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) recently reviewed and deliberated on the expansion of several major thermal power projects: Raigarh Thermal Power Plant ExpansionAdani Power Limited proposed expanding the Raigarh Thermal Power Plant in Chhattisgarh by adding 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) Ultra Supercritical units to the existing 600 MW plant.  The project, spanning several villages in Raigarh district, entails a capital cost of Rs 136 billion, with Rs 21.1 billion allocated for…

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Tunisia to invest USD 2.2 billion in renewable energy

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Tunisia’s government has announced a planned investment of USD 2.2 billion in its power sector by 2025, focusing on renewable energy development to reduce dependency on electricity imports from Algeria and Libya.  The initiative aims to increase the share of solar and wind power in the energy mix to 35 per cent by 2030, targeting 4,850 MW of renewable energy generation. Key projects include the Tozeur solar PV plant, a 200 MW solar facility in…

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MHI secures MOX fuel order for Ikata nuclear plant

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has received an order from Shikoku Electric Power to supply 24 MOX (mixed oxide fuel) assemblies for Unit 3 of the Ikata nuclear power station in Japan.  The assemblies will be fabricated by Orano at its MELOX plant in France, marking a continuation of MHI’s track record of delivering 57 MOX fuel assemblies to Japanese utilities. The use of MOX fuel enables Shikoku to reprocess spent plutonium, aligning with its plu-thermal…

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NTPC achieves world-first CO2-to-methanol synthesis at Vindhyachal plant

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NTPC has synthesised CO2 captured from flue gas with hydrogen produced from a PEM electrolyser to create methanol at its Vindhyachal plant.  NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh, speaking at the company’s 50th Raising Day, highlighted that both the CO2 capture plant and the CO2-to-methanol plant are the first of their kind globally, a historic advancement in sustainable fuel production. NTPC is also progressing in areas like Gen-4 ethanol, green urea, and sustainable aviation fuel. The company…

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Global shift towards sustainable energy drives $3.1 trillion investment surge

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A new report from the International Solar Alliance (ISA) highlights a global increase in sustainable energy investments, rising from $2.4 trillion in 2018 to an expected $3.1 trillion by 2024, with solar energy dominating green investments.  Solar alone now accounts for 59 per cent of these investments, primarily due to decreasing technology costs and a surge in support from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, which has emerged as the leading investor. According to the World Solar…

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IOCL and TTD partner to establish 40 TPD biogas plant in Tirumala

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Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has joined hands with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to build a 40 tonnes-per-day biogas plant in Tirumala, aiming to promote sustainable energy and effective waste management.  TTD’s Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary laid the foundation stone for the project alongside IOCL’s Executive Director and State Head B. Anil Kumar. The biogas plant will use mixed waste, including banana leaves, food scraps, grass, dry leaves, fruits, and cow dung, to…

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NTPC’s NETRA develops indigenous catalyst for CO2 to methanol conversion

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NTPC‘s R&D division, NETRA, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) Dehradun, has developed an indigenous catalyst for converting CO2 into methanol.  This catalyst, crucial for chemical synthesis, facilitates CO2 hydrogenation and is currently being tested in a 10 kg/day methanol pilot plant. In this process, 1 mole of CO2 and 3 moles of H2 are passed through a fixed-bed downflow reactor, producing methanol with over 99% purity. This initiative represents NTPC’s commitment…

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ARYA secures Rs 1 billion to develop CBG projects with IOCL and BPCL

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ARYA, a subsidiary of GPS Renewables, has raised Rs 1 billion in mezzanine financing as part of a Rs 2 billion funding round aimed at establishing compressed biogas (CBG) projects in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The financing was provided by InCred Opportunities Fund and Spark Capital, supporting ARYA’s mission to advance biofuel production and contribute to India’s net zero objectives. In the coming year, ARYA plans…

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AI-Powered Load Forecasting and Smart Grids: Yellakari Kesava Charyulu’s Vision for Andhra Pradesh’s Energy Future

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In this insightful interview, Yellakari Kesava Charyulu, Chief Engineer at the Andhra Pradesh State Load Dispatch Center (SLDC), discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with managing a power grid in one of India’s most dynamic states. As renewable energy plays an increasingly larger role, Mr. Charyulu explains how the SLDC is adapting to integrate intermittent power sources, manage peak demand, and adopt cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and smart grids. He also shares…