Nirmal Menon

Nirmal Menon is a journalist with over 20 years of experience covering business and technology for mainstream publications in India and abroad. In his last role, he was the business desk editor at Arab News.

Renewables

O2 Power Inks Deal to Supply 100 MW Renewable Energy to East Central Railways

Nirmal Menon, December 3, 2024 1 min read

O2 Power has signed a PPA with East Central Railways to supply 100 MW of clean energy from its installed base spread across Rajasthan, Gujarat and Karnataka.

SFIO Raids Electric Vehicle Firms Over Alleged Fraudulent Subsidy Claims

Nirmal Menon, December 2, 2024 2 min read

SFIO probes EV firms for ₹297 crore subsidy fraud under FAME-II, uncovering non-compliance with domestic manufacturing rules.

Hydrogen

Hero Future Energies Inks $1.3bn Deal with Karnataka for Clean Energy and Green Hydrogen Projects

Nirmal Menon, December 2, 2024 2 min read

Hero Future Energies Pvt. Ltd.’s ₹11,000 crore agreement with Karnataka Government will create 3,000 jobs and reinforce the state’s leadership in sustainable development.

Waste Management

Copper Recovery Using Green Hydrogen Can Cut Carbon Footprint by 96%: Study

Nirmal Menon, November 29, 2024 3 min read

Harnessing renewable energy, particularly green hydrogen, for copper recovery from electronic waste offers a sustainable alternative to conventional mining.

Renewables

Adani Green Energy Expands Renewable Portfolio with New Hydro Subsidiary

Nirmal Menon, November 29, 2024 2 min read

Adani Saur Urja (KA) Ltd., a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Ltd., launches Adani Hydro Energy Five Ltd., aligning with AGEL’s vision of driving clean energy adoption.