India Aims for 5 Million Tonnes of Green Hydrogen by 2030

Reliance requests access to public ATF infrastructure

Access to pipelines and storages that public sector oil companies have built over the years for supplying jet fuel (ATF) from depots and oil refineries to airports has been sought by Reliance Industries Ltd. The company contributes to four percent of India's aviation turbine fuel (ATF) production and wants access to storage depots outside the Delhi airport as well as to pipelines leading to Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad airports.

Compared to the supply made by state-owned companies, it now provides ATF in tiny numbers. In order to increase competition and lower fuel costs, the c..

India drafts new EV policy; same for all companies

Amitabh Kant, Sherpa, G20, emphasised the need for a uniform EV policy applicable to all companies in India, asserting that the country will not alter its policy to cater to specific corporate demands. This statement comes amid speculations that Tesla had made particular requests to the Indian government, leading to its decision not to enter the Indian market despite an anticipated visit by the CEO in April.

Kant stated, "India has drafted an EV policy, and all companies must adhere to it. You can't have policies for individual companies." He reiterated that the policy, which includes i..

Apple signs JV with CleanMax for renewable energy expansion in India

CleanMax, a leading renewable energy provider in Asia, has announced a landmark joint venture with Apple to enhance renewable energy projects across India, marking a significant advancement in the country's green energy sector. As part of this collaboration, CleanMax has successfully installed 14.4 MW of rooftop solar installations across six industrial sites in India, expected to mitigate approximately 207,000 tons of CO2 emissions over their operational life. This partnership supports essential renewable energy financing, enabling industries to transition to renewable energy sources and opti..

Vikram Solar Wins 397.7 MW Module Supply Contract for NTPC's Gujarat Solar Project

Vikram Solar has been awarded a significant contract to supply 397.7 megawatts (MW) of solar modules for an upcoming project by NTPC in Gujarat. This agreement underscores Vikram Solar's pivotal role in supporting India's renewable energy ambitions, particularly in expanding solar power generation capacity.

The project, spearheaded by NTPC, one of India's largest power generation companies, aims to enhance Gujarat's renewable energy infrastructure. It aligns with India's national goals of achieving substantial renewable energy penetration and reducing carbon emissions.

Vikram Sol..

TCC seeks bids from developers for a 22 MW renewable energy project

Travancore Cochin Chemicals (TCC) is seeking bids from developers for a 22 MW renewable energy project to be implemented under a group captive model. The deadline for bid submissions is June 19, 2024.

Interested bidders are required to pay a tender fee of Rs 1,000 and an earnest money deposit (EMD) of Rs 500,000. The successful bidder will need to furnish a security deposit equivalent to 10% of the annual energy bill value to ensure contract performance, with the EMD being adjusted against this deposit.

The contract duration will span 20 years from the delivery date. Power can be..