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NTPC installs 5 GWh battery storage at coal plants in Rs 5,000 crore push to cut renewable curtailmentNTPC is installing 5 gigawatt-hours of battery storage at its coal power plants. This initiative aims to reduce renewable energy that goes ...
Harsh Goenka is inspired by Tamil Nadu teen who turned a street-side problem into an invention praised by PM Modi, Joe Biden and Prince WilliamsA young inventor from Tamil Nadu, Vinisha Umashankar, developed a solar-powered ironing cart to replace polluting charcoal irons. Her innov...
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report saysA war in Iran has highlighted significant energy risks for Southeast Asia. The region faces a potential tripling of its energy import bill ...
India sets transmission project deadlines to speed up renewable energy expansionIndia has introduced standardized timelines for power transmission projects to accelerate renewable energy integration. The Central Electri...
SolarSquare raises $53 million in India’s largest residential solar funding roundSolarSquare has secured $53 million in a significant funding round. This investment fuels expansion into new cities and strengthens technol...
Green power push gets grid backingIndia is setting standard timelines for power transmission projects. This aims to match infrastructure development with new electricity gen...
Scientists built a battery-free device that turns sunlight into fuelResearchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a battery-free artificial photosynthesis system that continuously converts sunl...
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
Oswal Pumps shares gain 6% on 63 MW rooftop solar project win, eyes Rs 500 crore revenue opportunityOswal Pumps has secured 63 MW rooftop solar projects in Bihar under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, awarded by NBPDCL and SBPDCL, creating over R...
Grid India seeks steering panel for market couplingGrid India suggests a steering committee for power market coupling. This body would include CERC, Grid India, and power exchanges. The move...
Adani Power or NTPC? Macquarie initiates coverage on 3 power stocks, hikes target prices for 3 othersAs rising temperatures drive electricity demand across India, Macquarie sees the power sector entering a broad regulatory and operational r...
Japan's Chubu Electric set to buy $150 million stake in Continuum GreenJapanese power giant Chubu Electric is set to invest around $150 million in Indian renewable energy firm Continuum Green Energy. This deal ...
India’s hidden battery fleet can keep the lights onIndia's home batteries are vital for keeping the lights on during peak demand. These systems, long a staple due to grid instability, are no...
850 acres of vacant defence land in Uttar Pradesh to host 250 MW solar power plantA significant solar power project is set to be established in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a 250 MW ...
Defence Ministry clears 250 MW solar project with battery storage in Uttar Pradesh's SitapurThe Indian Defence Ministry has taken a pivotal step in renewable energy by sanctioning a 250 MW solar power project featuring integrated b...
Cost benefit in the long run: India needs right energy, at the right place and at the right timeCritics question the market viability of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) due to high costs compared to renewable energy. However, a full syst...
Power entering a 10-year supercycle? Elara Capital's Rupesh D Sankhe reveals the best stocks to ownIndia's power sector is set for a major boom. Demand is expected to surge by 5% to 6% annually for the next decade. This growth is fueled b...
Inside Switzerland’s massive underground flow battery that could power 210,000 homes for a day without lithium-ion cellsSwitzerland is building a massive underground energy storage facility, set to be one of the world's largest, by 2029. Utilizing advanced va...
NTPC eyes low-load thermal unitsState-owned NTPC Ltd is seeking expressions of interest for developing thermal power units capable of operating at significantly lower load...
India's tougher grid rules unsettle investors, test clean energy ambitionsIndia's new power grid rules are causing concern among clean energy investors, who say stricter penalties for solar and wind projects would...