Govt to raise subsidy for rooftop solar installation to 60%

The government is set to increase the subsidy for rooftop solar installations to about 60% under the new Pradhan Mantri Suryoday Yojana, union minister for new and renewable energy R K Singh said. Currently, the government provides a 40% subsidy for rooftop solar installations. The enhanced subsidy aims to support consumers with electricity consumption below

Maritime industry rapidly changing, facing multiple global challenges

Arsenio Dominguez assumed the role of Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) with a vision centered around transparency, inclusion, and diversity. In the face of evolving challenges within the maritime industry, ranging from climate change to security threats, he emphasizes the need for efficiency, resilience, and forward-thinking. Drawing on his extensive experience as a

Maharashtra invests Rs 2,76,300 crore in green hydrogen initiatives

Maharashtra emerges as a frontrunner in the realm of green energy, as the state recently sealed monumental Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with seven leading companies for Green Hydrogen projects, amounting to a staggering ₹2,76,300 crore in total investments. This strategic move is set to revolutionize the state’s energy landscape, fostering the creation of an impressive

IIPE in Visakhapatnam launches a pilot project to produce green hydrogen

The Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam, has launched an innovative pilot project to produce green hydrogen as part of its efforts to join the Union government’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2070 with the support of NTPC Simhadri, here. The project consists of producing one tonne per day (1

Europe launches new e-fuels project to decarbonize shipping

The bulk carrier from TOPIC Fleet, which is used as a case study in the new EU project GAMMA, can carry 60,000 tonnes of dead weight cargo across the world’s oceans. Ocean freight transport requires large amounts of fuel, mainly made up of fossil fuels. The new €17 million European GAMMA project aims to make

Renewable ethanol producers challenge EU’s FuelEU regulation

Renewable ethanol producers in Europe have taken legal action against the European Union’s FuelEU Maritime regulation, asserting that it fails to acknowledge the merits of sustainable first-generation crop-based biofuels. The European renewable ethanol producers’ group, ePURE, released a statement on January 31, contending that the FuelEU Maritime regulation violates EU procedures and fails to recognize

First biomethanol ship build by Chinese company aims to set sail soon

The first biomethanol container ship built by a Chinese company is set to depart from Shanghai for Rotterdam in the second quarter, as the industry moves toward cleaner fuels following a new European Union rule requiring large shippers submit emission certificates. Built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, the 16,100-tonne Eco Maestro is the first of 14

Government issues guidelines for green hydrogen in shipping

The Government of India has come out with guidelines for undertaking pilot projects for using green hydrogen in the shipping sector. The guidelines, named “Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Pilot projects for use of Green Hydrogen in the Shipping Sector”, have been issued by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) on 1st February,

Government issues guidelines for green hydrogen in steel sector

The Government of India has come out with guidelines for undertaking pilot projects for using green hydrogen in the steel sector. The guidelines, named “Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Pilot projects for use of Green Hydrogen in the Steel Sector under the National Green Hydrogen Mission”, have been issued by the Ministry of New &

IEA lowers renewables forecast for clean hydrogen

Hydrogen-dedicated renewable energy capacity is expected to grow by 45 GW between 2022 and 2028, some 35% lower than forecast a year ago, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest Renewables report. There is growing political momentum for low-emission hydrogen but actual implementation has been held up by uncertain demand outlooks, a lack