India’s hydrogen mission: Unleashing the power of green fuel
India’s hydrogen revolution is gaining momentum, but to fully realise its potential, the country must bridge the gap between production and demand. The government’s policies have successfully catalysed investments and spurred innovation, but future success will depend on driving consumption and scaling up both production and infrastructure.
How innovations in electrolyzer technology are making green hydrogen more affordable
The cost-effectiveness of green hydrogen hinges on the efficiency and scalability of electrolysers. Historically, the high cost of electrolysers and the electricity required for water electrolysis have been significant barriers. However, recent technological innovations are addressing these challenges.
RWE, AM Green Ammonia sign MoU on RFNBO-compliant ammonia supply from India
AM Green Ammonia will supply up to 250,000 tonnes of green ammonia per year from its production sites in Kakinada and Tuticorin.
Torrent Power secures LoI for 1.5 GW pumped hydro storage capacity
Torrent Power will provide 1.5 GW of energy storage capacity to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) for a period of 40 years. The capacity will be made available from Torrent’s upcoming pumped hydro storage plant being set up in Raigad District, Maharashtra.
Huawei unveils world’s largest microgrid
China’s Huawei has built a 400 MW/1.3 GWh solar-plus-storage off-grid facility in Red Sea New City, Saudi Arabia.
The Hydrogen Stream: India’s Uttar Pradesh receives INR 1.15 lakh crore investment proposals from 17 firms for green hydrogen production
The state government of Uttar Pradesh has received investment proposals amounting to close to INR 1.15 lakh crore from 17 different entities for producing green hydrogen/green ammonia
Using surplus PV power for seasonal underground thermal storage
Scientists have proposed a new system that uses surplus PV energy in the spring and the autumn to charge up underground thermal energy storage for later use in the summer and winter. They have simulated it on a school facility in Seoul, with a few optional configurations for thermal storage. Power savings were up to 39%.
REC to provide $280 million for Hygenco green ammonia project
Hygenco has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with REC Ltd for $280 million to finance its green
ammonia project in Gopalpur, Odisha.
JSW Energy, Reliance Power win SECI’s 1 GW/2 GWh battery storage tender
JSW Neo Energy and Reliance Power have secured 500 MW each in Solar Energy Corp. of India’s tender to set up 1 GW/2 GWh of standalone battery energy storage projects.
SECI launches 2 GW/8 GWh renewables-plus-storage tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) is accepting bids to set up 2 GW of renewable energy projects backed with energy storage systems for assured peak supply of 8 GWh (2 GW x 4 hours). Bidding closes on Oct. 14.
