India is all set to enter the offshore wind energy space, as the country plans to install its first-ever offshore wind turbines in the sea. The massive windmills, with a capacity of 13 megawatts (MW), will be installed off the coast of Gujarat in western India. The project, which is being developed by the state-run…
According to the latest data released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), wind energy projects generated 64.54 billion electricity units in India from April 2022 to January 2023. The figures indicate a growth of 16.3% compared to the same period in the previous year. The state of Tamil Nadu leads the way…
Adani Green Energy, the renewable energy arm of Indian conglomerate Adani Group, has commenced operations at its fourth wind-solar hybrid power plant in Rajasthan. The 600 MW solar and 510 MW wind power plant is equipped with bifacial solar PV modules and horizontal single-axis tracker systems to optimize solar energy generation. The combined generation capacity…
Sinopec, China’s state-owned oil and gas company, has launched an $828 million green hydrogen project, as the country seeks to reduce its carbon emissions and transition to cleaner energy sources. The project, which is located in the city of Huaibei in the eastern province of Anhui, will produce 72,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, making…
The Sri Lanka Investment Board (SLIB) has given the green light to India’s Adani Green Energy to construct two wind power plants in the country, with a combined capacity of 240 MW. The project, which is expected to cost around $442 million, will be the largest foreign direct investment in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy sector…
India is all set to build one of the world’s largest wind energy plants in Tamil Nadu, according to sources. The gigantic wind energy plant is expected to produce 5 gigawatts (GW) of electricity and will be built with a combination of both offshore and onshore wind turbines. The project, which is expected to be…
According to recent data released by industry experts, there has been a sharp rise in job opportunities in the solar and wind energy sectors. The data, which was compiled over the past year, shows a significant increase in job openings in both the installation and maintenance of solar and wind energy systems. The increase in…
CCMS Bureau Amp Energy India has signed a power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) for a 200 MW wind-solar hybrid project. The developer won the capacity under SECI’s 1.2 GW hybrid wind-solar tender (Tranche-V). Amp Energy will develop the project, which will be connected to the interstate transmission system (ISTS), on…
CCMS Bureau In a major boost for the renewable energy sector in Odisha, the state-owned power distribution company GRIDCO has announced that it will produce 400MW of wind power through the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The move is part of the state government’s efforts to increase the use of clean and renewable energy…
