China Cuts New Coal-Powered Plant Approvals by 80%, Finds Greenpeace
China’s combined wind and solar capacity of 11.8 terawatts exceeded coal capacity of 11.7 TW for the first time in the first half and made up 84.2 percent of all new grid-connected capacity.
Satara’s Manyachiwadi Becomes Maharashtra’s 1st Solar Powered Village
On Sunday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched the Solar Village Scheme, an initiative to provide 100 villages with 100 percent solar-powered electricity, at a function in Satara.
Global Renewable Capacity Rises 14% to 3,870 GW in 2023: IRENA
The report found that solar energy registered the largest share at 1,419 GW last year, recording 32.2 percent over 2022. Hydropower and wind energy accounted for most of the remainder, with total capacities of 1,268 GW and 1,017 GW, respectively.
Government Allocates $95.2M to Create Model Solar Village in Every District
The outlay is part of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Feb. 15, 2024. It aims to transform India’s energy landscape by providing free electricity to households.
TN Clears ₹441B in Investment Proposals, Greenlights 3 Renewable Energy Policies
The projects span the electronics, food processing, renewable energy, and battery manufacturing sectors and will significantly change the state’s economic landscape and create 24,000 jobs.
Suzlon Acquires Majority Stake in Renom to Boost O&M Services
Suzlon plans to acquire an additional 25% stake in Renom within the next 18 months for Rs 260 crore.
Ambani is Ready to Take on Adani in Green Energy
The oil-to-telecom giant, led by Mukesh Ambani, has announced plans to invest heavily in solar energy manufacturing and generation, as outlined in its annual report.
Major Truckmakers Moving Towards Hydrogen Combustion Engines
This move represents a swift, cost-effective strategy in their energy transition efforts, potentially revitalizing the ageing technology.
Saudi Aramco Acquires 50% stake in Blue Hydrogen Producer
BHIG, based in Jubail, eastern Saudi Arabia, is a subsidiary of Air Products Qudra (APQ), a joint venture between American industrial gas giant Air Products and Saudi corporation Qudra Energy.
JSW Neo Energy Inks PPAs for 1.3 GW Renewables
The wind PPA boasts a competitive blended tariff of ₹3.62 per KWh and a 25-year term.