Fraunhofer showcases hydrogen microgrid platform
The Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU will showcase a new hydrogen microgrid platform at the end of March. The researchers say it could help to serve hospitals, remote rural areas and war-torn regions.
Indian researchers develop photo-assisted, self-chargeable energy storage device utilizing VO2/WO3 cathode
The researchers say the photo-assisted, self-chargeable aqueous Zn-ion energy storage device demonstrated a remarkable 170% increase in charge storage capacity at a constant current density of 0.02 mA/cm2 under consistent light exposure. Self-charging took 140 s to reach the potential of 0.9 V.
Adani Energy Solutions wins INR 2,800-crore transmission project for green hydrogen, ammonia production
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd has won a power transmission project in Gujarat, which will supply renewable power for green hydrogen and green ammonia production in Mundra, Gujarat.
NTPC Renewable Energy launches tender for hydrogen refueling station at Kandla
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has invited bids to set up a hydrogen refueling station for its green hydrogen mobility project at Kandla, Gujarat.
Zelestra secures 430 MW/90 MWh renewables-plus-storage project with SJVN
Zelestra will develop a hybrid project combining 250 MW DC solar, 180 MW wind power and a 90 MWh battery energy storage system to supply firm and dispatchable renewable energy.
VGF-supported battery storage target increased to 13.2 GWh
The Indian government has increased the battery storage target under the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme to 13.2 GWh by FY 2027-28. The scheme provides financial support for up to 40% of the BESS capital cost.
Regulatory reforms needed to accelerate clean energy adoption, says Primus Partners’ new report
A new report by Primus Partners highlights key regulatory reforms required to accelerate clean energy adoption, stabilize distribution companies (discoms) and boost investor confidence in India’s power sector.
John Cockerill, IIT Bombay collaborate for green hydrogen value chain development
John Cockerill Group and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have joined hands to drive innovation in steel decarbonization technology and green hydrogen value chain.
The Hydrogen Stream: BPCL collaborates with BluJ Aerospace, ANERT, and CIAL for world’s first hydrogen-powered VTOL aviation ecosystem
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) will establish hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for the hydrogen-fueled vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft developed by BluJ Aerospace. It will also design and develop an indigenous proton exchange membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cell with high power density to facilitate vertical lift-off.
Epic Energy enters licensing agreement with C-MET for lithium battery recycling
Epic Energy has entered a ten-year licensing agreement with the Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) for recycling of end-of-life lithium batteries (excluding lithium ferro phosphate batteries) using a hydrometallurgical process.
