Introduction Stephanie Mills’s quote reminds us of the immense potential of harnessing renewable energy sources. Indeed, India’s National Electricity Plan (NEP) reflects this sentiment, outlining ambitious targets for the growth of renewable energy capacity in the country. India’s Rising Renewable Energy Capacity According to the NEP, India’s renewable energy (RE) Read more…
Introduction Mahatma Gandhi’s profound words reflect the urgency of making sustainable choices in the present for a better future. Living up to this sentiment, NHPC has initiated the bidding process for a pilot project aimed at establishing a green hydrogen-based mobility station in Kargil, Ladakh. NHPC: Pioneering Green Hydrogen Projects Read more…
Introduction In the realm of green energy, innovation is the linchpin that drives us forward. A shining example of this principle in action is the recent collaboration between Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL) and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) to scale up alkaline electrolyzer technology for green hydrogen production. BPCL: Fueling Read more…
Introduction Bill Gates’s wise observation underscores the critical importance of shifting towards alternative, renewable energy sources such as green hydrogen. A testament to this inevitability is the recent submission of a $5 billion plan for a national green hydrogen hub by the Indian Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) to the Indian Government. Read more…
Introduction The wise words from the former Secretary-General of the United Nations underscore the quintessential role of energy in the development of societies. It emphasizes a rising need for sustainable and clean energy resources like green hydrogen. Spearheading this drive is Larsen & Toubro (L&T), who has taken a significant Read more…
Introduction This prophetic quote by the former Governor of California perfectly captures the essence of the dynamic shift in the world’s energy landscape. One corporation at the helm of this transformation in India is Jindal Stainless, the country’s pioneer in green hydrogen production. The company has recently announced its bold Read more…
The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), an Indian Hydropower generation company, has announced an open tender for the development of a 50 MW floating solar power project and associated transmission system in West Kallada, District-Kollam, Kerala. The tender, bearing reference number NH/CCW/CC-III/CO 242/PR10022/462, details a comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction Read more…
A Quick Overview of the Tender NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower company, has issued an Open Tender (Ref. No. NH/CCW/CC III/CO 244/PR10022/456; Tender ID 2023_NHPC_747374_1) under the Contract-Civil-CO-NHPC category. This tender calls for an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contract for the development of a 300 MW capacity Floating Solar Read more…
India, a vast nation stretching across nearly 30 degrees of longitude, has been adhering to a single time zone since its independence. However, the changing socio-economic landscape necessitates a serious consideration of adopting two time zones. The potential benefits – from improved productivity to considerable energy savings – offer compelling Read more…
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for the procurement of 500 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) power. The selected Renewable Energy Power Developer (RPD) is tasked with setting up Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected RE Power Projects, inclusive of Read more…