First solar park starts solar power generation in Maharashtra

THE first solar park of 3 MW capacity under the MahaYuti Government’s ambitious Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0 has been activated in Dhondalgaon village in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Nearly 1,753 farmers will get 12 hours of uninterrupted power supply during day time from this project. The solar energy project which started power generation

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

NGEL inks pact with Maharashtra for green hydrogen

In a significant move towards bolstering green energy initiatives, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra. The agreement, aimed at the development of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives such as Green Ammonia and Green Methanol, marks a significant stride towards sustainable

Maharashtra introduces hydrogen policy

In order to boost renewable energy projects in the state, the Maharashtra state cabinet gave approval to the state’s Green Hydrogen Policy to promote renewable energy and green hydrogen projects in Maharashtra. The state cabinet also approved Rs 8,562 crore for the implementation of this policy. Maharashtra has become the first state of the country

First floating LNG terminal likely to operationalise in India

India’s first floating terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG) at Jaigarh in Maharashtra is expected to be operational in the second half of 2022. H-Energy Gateway’s floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) at Jaigarh and the Swan Energy-led terminal at Jafrabad are cumulatively expected to add 11 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of regasification capacity,

Bids invited for green hydrogen plant in Maharashtra

Bids for setting up1 MW green hydrogen plant have been invited by Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology (MAHAPREIT) in Maharashtra. The successful bidder will get the associated ecosystem on a build, own, and operate (BOO) basis. The scope of works will include the design, engineering, fabrication, packing, forwarding, supply, transportation, handling, unloading, construction,

Sugar mills in Maharashtra file bids to supply ethanol

Sugar mills in Maharashtra have submitted bids to supply 111 crore litres of ethanol to oil marketing companies (OMC) for the ethanol supply year 2021-22. This is expected to divert over 12 lakh tonne of sugar in the state with most of the ethanol being produced either from B heavy, C heavy molasses or directly