CSIR-CMERI develops solar-biodiesel powered mini-grid
The renewables-powered mini-grid with 50kW peak system capacity was recently installed at the residential colony of the institute’s Center for Excellence in Farm Machinery (CoEFM) in Punjab. It uses solar trees of different capacities and biodiesel-run generators to provide uninterrupted power.
Punjab seeks partners for residential rooftop solar
January 4 is the last date for EPC contractors, manufacturers and system integrators to submit techno-commercial bids for grid-connected rooftop solar capacity that shall come up in residential premises and residential welfare associations/group housing society premises in the state.
Adani Green, Total joint venture expands operating solar portfolio by 205 MW
With the latest acquisition, the total operating renewable portfolio of the joint venture between Adani Green Energy and the French oil and gas major has reached 2,353 MW.
Adani Green completes acquisition of 205 MW operating solar assets from Essel
The purchased solar portfolio is relatively young, with average remaining power purchase agreement life of around 21 years.
Study explores feasibility of North India’s renewables transition
The region could, by 2050, cut greenhouse gas emissions from power, heat, transport and desalination which are expected to add up to more than 825 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent this year. Such a transition could be perfectly possible, technically and financially.
Low-cost bio-inspired electrocatalyst for rechargeable metal-air battery
Indian scientists have developed a low-cost electrocatalyst based on iron, manganese and N-doped carbon derived from fish gills (Fe/Mn/N-FGC) that increased the performance of a homemade rechargeable zinc-air battery when used as the air cathode. The Fe/Mn/N-FGC cathode based battery achieved open-circuit voltage of 1.41 V and a large power density of 220 mW/cm2 at 260 mA/cm2 current density—compared to commercial platinum/carbon based battery’s 1.40 V and 158 mW/cm2—with almost stable charge-discharge voltage plateaus at high current density.
Engie sells controlling stake in 813 MW Indian solar portfolio
Mumbai investor Edelweiss Group will gain a controlling stake in the generation assets in a deal which Engie says will allow it to reduce its debt by Rs3,160 crore.
EESL to install EV charging stations in BSNL’s Punjab Telecom Circle
Under the MoU, Energy Efficiency Services Ltd will make the investment on services along with the operation and maintenance of the public charging infrastructure, while the telecom operator would provide the space and power connections.
Adani acquires Essel’s 205 MW solar assets for Rs1300 crore
The purchased solar portfolio is relatively young with average remaining PPA life of around 22 years.
Goa’s pioneering EV tourism initiative gathers steam
The success of the e-bike cycling tours – which operate out of recycled shipping container ‘e hubs’ – looks set to be replicated in four more states in short order.
