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Copper demand to skyrocket with shift to clean energy sources: HCL CMD

The demand for copper, a key component in electric vehicles, will go up substantially as the world shifts to cleaner energy sources to mitigate climate change, according to Hindustan Copper Chairman and Managing Director Ghanshyam Sharma. By transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal, greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced significantly. "As the world transitions to cleaner energy sources...the demand for copper will increase significantly as a vital component in electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies such as solar panels, wind turbines etc," the CMD said in a recent message on the company's website. He further said the company has been given the charge of utilisation of the nation's copper resources in an efficient and sustainable way. India, he said, is committed to achieving net zero emission by 2070. According to ICRA, the domestic refined copper demand growth is expected to remain healthy at 11 per cent in

Parlous state of Indian refining segment threatens clean energy projects

Govt-run refiners may not be able to aggressively invest in clean energy projects as they stare at a rough road amid dwindling margins, volatile crude prices, shrinking discounts on Russian oil buys

Govt clears Rs 7,453 crore VGF scheme for offshore wind energy projects

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 7,453 crore-Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects, including one in Gujarat. The scheme includes an outlay of Rs 6,853 crore for the installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy projects (500 MW each off the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu), and a grant of Rs 600 crore for the upgradation of two ports to meet logistics requirements for offshore wind energy projects. The VGF scheme is a major step towards implementation of the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy notified in 2015, with an aim to exploit the vast offshore wind energy potential that exists within the exclusive economic zone of India, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a press briefing. The VGF support from the government will reduce the cost of power from offshore wind projects and make them viable for purchase by Discoms, he noted. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, as the nodal ministry, w

Adani Group plans to invest over $1 billion in Sri Lankan wind projects

Adani Group plans to invest over USD 1 billion in setting up projects in Sri Lanka to generate electricity from wind in what would be the island nation's single largest foreign direct investment and the biggest ever power project, sources said. Group firm Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) will set up two wind farms in Sri Lanka's Mannar town and Pooneryn village in the northern provide with a total installed capacity of 484 megawatt at an investment of about USD 740 million. The related infrastructure that would transmit electricity to consumption centres will see further investment of over USD 290 million, two sources with knowledge of the matter said. The projects will not just be Sri Lanka's largest renewable energy project but also the nation's biggest power project to date. Last month, Sri Lanka had entered into an agreement to buy electricity from Adani's wind power stations for 20 years. AGEL will be paid 8.26 cents per kilowatt-hours (kWh) as per the agreement. This is lower t

Suzlon Group bags 551 MW wind energy project from Aditya Birla Group

Suzlon Group on Wednesday said it has secured an order for a 551.25 MW wind power project from Aditya Birla Group. The order is to be executed across two sites in Rajasthan and Gujarat, Suzlon Group said in a statement. While 368.55 MW will be developed by Suzlon in the Barmer district of Rajasthan, another 182.70 MW will be developed at the site by the client in the Bhuj district of Gujarat, the company said. The power generated from this project will be utilised for captive usage within the Aditya Birla Group companies. Suzlon will install a total of 175 Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs), each having a rated capacity of 3.15 MW, at sites in the Barmer district of Rajasthan and the Bhuj district of Gujarat. Suzlon will also undertake operations and maintenance services post-commissioning at both sites. Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group, said, "We are delighted to partner once again with the Aditya Birla Group for this order. Suzlon admires and shares the value of nation-bui

Gujarat Toolroom buys 65 acre land for Rs 570 crore hybrid energy project

Gujarat Toolroom on Thursday said it has acquired a 65-acre land parcel in Gujarat to set up a green energy project at an investment of Rs 572 crore. "Upon completion, the Hybrid Power Plant aims to contribute 97.5 megawatts of clean and sustainable electricity to the grid, the company said in an exchange filing. The company said it aims to set up the plant in 3-5 years. The company has acquired 65 acres of land on long-term lease in Gujarat for the establishment of Green Energy Hybrid Power Plant Project worth Rs 5.72 billion, it said. While 60 acres of the acquired land will be dedicated to the installation of solar panels, the remaining will be utlised for essential power management infrastructure, including transformer stations and high-voltage line terminals. The land layout plan includes provisions for the placement of 15 on-shore wind turbines. Each turbine is expected to produce 2.5 megawatts of power per hour. Ahmedabad-based Gujarat Toolroom is into manufacturing and ...

'At least $12 trn needed for tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030'

At least USD 12 trillion is required to create new infrastructure over the next six years for tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030, COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber said on Friday. Addressing the annual Petersberg Climate Dialogue, Al Jaber said the energy transition will not happen without significant investment and a level-up in climate finance. He said the four key priorities to level up climate finance are infrastructure, technology, people and the Global South. "On infrastructure, we need to invest at least USD 6 trillion over the next six years to meet our 2030 target of 11TW of renewable energy capacity. And we need to spend a similar amount to upgrade outdated or non-existent grids," the COP28 president said. World leaders reached a historic agreement at COP28 in Dubai last year to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030. According to the International Energy Agency, tripling global renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency is crucial to

Inox Wind board cleares bonus issue in 3:1 ratio to its shareholders

Wind energy solutions provider Inox Wind on Thursday said its board of directors have cleared a proposal to issue bonus shares in the ratio of 3:1 to its shareholders. The bonus shares shall be issued to the shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members as on the 'Record Date', a company statement said. According to the statement, Inox Wind Ltd Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 25, 2024 has proposed the issuance of three bonus equity shares for every one existing equity share out of the accumulated reserves of the company. The issuance of bonus shares will not only bolster the capital base of the company without any cash outflow but will also enhance the liquidity of Inox Wind's shares, broadening participation of a wider set of investors, it stated. Over the course of financial year 2023-24, Inox Wind turned profitable in the September-December 2023 quarter on the back of a significant ramp up in business operations. Moreover, over the course of the pas

Inox Wind bonus issue plan: Board meet on April 25; stock zooms 9%

This comes after the company announced that its board of directors will meet on April 25, to consider and approve the proposal for issuance of bonus equity shares to the shareholders of the company

Inox Wind bags repeat order for 210 MW project from Hero Future Energies

Wind energy solutions provider Inox Wind on Friday said it has secured a repeat order for 210 MW for its 3 MW wind turbine generators from Hero Future Energies (HFE). Additionally, Inox Wind will also provide post-commissioning multi-year Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services, a statement said. The order is for (IWL) Inox Wind Ltd's state-of-the-art 3 MW Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs), and the scope comprises equipment supply with certain add-on services, according to the statement. The WTGs will be supplied to HFE from Q3 FY25 onwards and will be installed in South India. Kailash Tarachandani, CEO of Inox Wind, said, "We are thrilled to announce a large repeat order of 210 MW from Hero Future Energies, a longstanding partner. This order reinforces the confidence in our 3MW WTGs, being one of the most efficient turbines in its class. The addition of this order further re-emphasises our growth outlook.

Juniper Green commissions 25.2 MW capacity of its 70 MW wind energy project

Delhi-NCR based Juniper Green Energy on Tuesday announced commissioning of 25.2 MW capacity of its 70-MW wind power project. The project has been commissioned almost nine months before the scheduled commercial date of operation, the company said in a statement. The operational 25.2 MW is part of the project's progressive rollout, it said. This project will deliver power under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with GUVNL at a tariff of Rs 2.90, aligning with efforts to provide cost-effective and environmentally responsible energy solutions, as per the statement. The project is expected to produce around 230 MUs (million units) of electricity per year, aiding in Gujarat's renewable energy efforts and reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 2,13,055 tonnes annually. The initiative will supply power to about 45,440 households, showcasing Juniper Green Energy's role in promoting renewable energy adoption. Juniper Green Energy CEO Naresh Mansukhani said, "I am immensely proud

Adani Green Energy operationalises 126 MW wind power plant in Gujarat

Adani Green Energy on Thursday said it has operationalised the 126 MW capacity of a 300 MW wind power project in Gujarat. The 174 MW capacity was operationalised earlier. The project will produce 1,091 million electricity units, leading to a reduction of approximately 0.8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, according to a statement. "Adani Wind Energy Kutchh Four Limited (AWEK4L), wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has operationalised an incremental 126 MW of merchant wind power project in Gujarat," the company said in a regulatory filing. With the operationalisation of the project, AGEL continues to strengthen its market leadership, operating India's largest renewable energy portfolio of 9,604 MW. Together with 174 MW operationalised earlier, an aggregate project capacity of 300 MW of wind power project is operationalised by AWEK4L, it stated. AGEL develops, owns, and operates utility-scale grid-connected solar, wind and hybrid renewable power ...

After up to 595% rally in 1 year, wind energy stocks hit by policy overhang

Shares of companies involved in wind energy generation declined up to 5 per cent amid reports that the government may bring back reverse auctions in the wind energy sector

Private capital yet to embrace energy transition, says CEA Nageswaran

While urging multilateral development banks to act on the recommendations of the independent expert group under India's Group of Twenty (G20) presidency to mobilise private capital, the CEA added

NHPC Q3 results: Profit declines 19% to Rs 628 crore on higher expenses

State-owned NHPC on Monday posted a 19 per cent fall in its consolidated net profit to Rs 628.44 crore for the October-December quarter of 2023-24 due to higher expenses. The hydro-power producer had reported a net profit of Rs 775.99 crore in the October-December period of 2022-23, the company said in an exchange filing. The company's total income also fell to Rs 2,549.69 crore in the quarter from Rs 2,691.34 crore a year ago. Expenses rose to Rs 1,727.85 crore in the quarter under review from Rs 1,303.06 crore in the third quarter of the last fiscal. The board of the company approved an interim dividend of Rs 1.40 per equity share for the financial year 2023-24. It fixed February 22 as record date for the purpose of ascertaining eligibility of shareholders for payment of interim dividend. NHPC, under the Ministry of Power, is the largest hydropower development organization in India, with capabilities to undertake all the activities from conceptualization to commissioning of hydr

Inox Wind eyes profit in coming quarters amid market upswing: INOXGFL

Wind energy solution provider Inox Wind is likely to continue its growth trajectory after its business turned around in the December 2023 quarter, driven by a strong order book and higher revenues, a top official has said. Its parent INOXGFL Group's Executive Director Devansh Jain said the group firm is expected to continue to register a consistent rise in its profit after tax (PAT) over the next few quarters, backed by growth in business amid favourable market conditions. Inox Wind Limited (IWL) is a group company of USD 8 billion INOXGFL Group, engaged in the chemicals and renewables space. On Friday, Inox Wind posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 1.81 crore for the October-December 2023 period after reporting a back-to-back loss for the last five years. In a telephonic interaction, the executive director attributed "robust order book and revenue growth of over 100 per cent to Rs 506.88 crore, aided by advantageous market conditions" as the key factors leading to the turnaround

Inox Wind Q3 results: Profit rises to Rs 1.81 cr on back of higher revenues

Inox Wind on Friday posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 1.81 crore in the December 2023 quarter on the back of higher revenues. It had suffered a loss of Rs 287.86 crore in the October-December quarter a year ago, Inox Wind said in an exchange filing. The company's total income rose to Rs 506.88 crore in the reporting quarter from Rs 237.68 crore in the year-ago period. In a separate statement, the company said its EBIDTA was at Rs 99.5 crore in the quarter against an EBITDA loss of Rs 172.5 crore in the same quarter of 2022-23. The company's orderbook stood at 2.6 GW, the statement said. Devansh Jain, Executive Director, INOXGFL Group said efforts put in over the last few quarters have yielded a remarkable turnaround for Inox Wind in the third quarter, which is reflected in the current order book and the reported numbers. "I firmly believe that we have just embarked on a massive growth journey. With all the levers aligned, which includes the strong promoter backing of the com

ONGC inks JV pact with NTPC to set up offshore wind energy projects

India's top oil producer ONGC and the nation's biggest power firm NTPC on Wednesday signed a joint venture agreement to set up offshore wind energy projects as the two firms look to boost collaboration in renewable energy. The pact was signed during India Energy Week here. "The JVA marks a pivotal collaboration aimed at spearheading renewable energy projects both within India and on the international stage," Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) said in a statement. "Specifically, the agreement encompasses ventures in offshore wind projects while also delving into potential opportunities in storage, e-mobility, carbon credits, green credits, green hydrogen business, and its derivatives such as green ammonia and green methanol." The joint venture agreement was signed by NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) CEO Mohit Bhargava, and ONGC executive director Satish Kumar Dwivedi. The signing took place in the presence of ONGC chairman and CEO Arun Kumar Singh and NTPC Limited chairman and .

Inox Wind ties up with German firm for new series of turbine generators

Homegrown Inox Wind on Tuesday said it has partnered with Germany-based Wind to Energy to introduce a new series of wind turbine generators in the domestic market. Under the agreement, Wind to Energy (W2E) will share its technology and design for the 4.X MW series wind turbine generators (WTG), Inox Wind Ltd (IWL) said in a statement. The new series of wind turbine generators has been designed for low wind regimes in India, the company said. Wind to Energy (W2E) is a global provider of technology and design for wind turbines. Inox Wind currently manufactures 2 MW and 3 MW turbines with multiple blades on existing licences with AMSC. The company will target installations of its 4.X MW series WTGs across various sites in the country. A 4.X MW series WTG can be upgraded with the use of boosters and Inox Wind will offer it in multiple blade and tower variants, it said. "The launch of 4.X MW wind turbines marks an important milestone for Inox Wind, as we continue on our exciting growt

Suzlon Q3 results: Net profit jumps to Rs 203 cr, income at Rs 1,569 cr

Renewable energy solutions provider Suzlon Energy on Wednesday posted a nearly 160 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 203.04 crore in the December quarter, on the back of higher revenues. Its consolidated net profit was Rs 78.28 crore in the quarter ended on December 31, 2022, according to a regulatory filing. Total income rose to Rs 1,569.71 crore in the third quarter from Rs 1,464.15 crore a year ago. "In Q3 of FY24, we concluded 2023 on a strong note. The quarter showcased impactful policies propelling India's renewable energy vision ahead," Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman at Suzlon Group, said in a statement. "Our service business continues to do well. We are concentrating our efforts towards creating a better customer experience, a stronger organisation and management structure in our service business in line with expected growth of the sector," JP Chalasani, Chief Executive Officer of Suzlon Group, said. "In Q3 FY24, we have seen consistent improvement in perform