Latest Wind Energy News from India and around the world in Apr'22

Wind
5 May, 2022
Wednesday, 6 April 22 Offshore Wind Power May Be the Key to Japan’s Energy Security – The Diplomat Offshore Wind Power May Be the Key to Japan’s Energy Security – The Diplomat
Thursday, 7 April 22 Bidding to Begin Soon for 2000 MW Offshore Wind Projects: RK Singh (saurenergy.com) Bidding to Begin Soon for 2000 MW Offshore Wind Projects: RK Singh (saurenergy.com)
Friday, 8 April 22 Indian minister says offshore wind auctions soon as analyst warns ‘industry is sceptical’ | Recharge (rechargenews.com) Indian minister says offshore wind auctions soon as analyst warns ‘industry is sceptical’ | Recharge (rechargenews.com)
Thursday, 7 April 22 Shell, Mitsubishi wind power consortium to produce ‘green hydrogen’ -Yomiuri | Reuters Shell, Mitsubishi wind power consortium to produce ‘green hydrogen’ -Yomiuri | Reuters
Monday, 4 April 22 Global wind power must gather speed to meet climate goals, report finds | Reuters Global wind power must gather speed to meet climate goals, report finds | Reuters
Thursday, 7 April 22 Siemens Gamesa to build the world’s longest wind turbine blades. 377 feet long? (interestingengineering.com) Siemens Gamesa to build the world’s longest wind turbine blades. 377 feet long? (interestingengineering.com)
Friday, 8 April 22 Onshore Wind Installations in India Forecasted at 4.1 GW in 2023: GWEC – Mercom India Onshore Wind Installations in India Forecasted at 4.1 GW in 2023: GWEC – Mercom India
Monday, 18 April 22 Wind Turbines Can Stabilize the Grid – CleanTechnica Wind Turbines Can Stabilize the Grid – CleanTechnica
Thursday, 21 April 22 India ‘s Wind Sector Carrying Higher O&M Costs, Claims Research Firm (saurenergy.com) India ‘s Wind Sector Carrying Higher O&M Costs, Claims Research Firm (saurenergy.com)
Thursday, 21 April 22 Indian wind industry asks government to do away with reserve wind auctions (moneycontrol.com) Indian wind industry asks government to do away with reserve wind auctions (moneycontrol.com)
Sunday, 24 April 22 Wind Energy: High-flying kites could power your home with wind energy (interestingengineering.com) Wind Energy: High-flying kites could power your home with wind energy (interestingengineering.com)
Sunday, 24 April 22 NREL Tool Aims To Predict Interactions Between Soaring Eagles & Wind Turbines – CleanTechnica NREL Tool Aims To Predict Interactions Between Soaring Eagles & Wind Turbines – CleanTechnica
Sunday, 24 April 22 NREL Explores the Dynamic Nature of Wind Deployment & Land Use – CleanTechnica NREL Explores the Dynamic Nature of Wind Deployment & Land Use – CleanTechnica
Monday, 25 April 22 Sembcorp Wins Railways’ 50 MW Wind Auction – Mercom India Sembcorp Wins Railways’ 50 MW Wind Auction – Mercom India
Monday, 25 April 22 Burns & McDonnell Awarded Contract for Ocean Wind 1 Offshore Project (powermag.com) Burns & McDonnell Awarded Contract for Ocean Wind 1 Offshore Project (powermag.com)
Monday, 25 April 22 IEEFA U.S.: Wind and solar generated record 34% of ERCOT power in Texas Q1 2022 – Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis IEEFA U.S.: Wind and solar generated record 34% of ERCOT power in Texas Q1 2022 – Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis
Friday, 22 April 22 tulsi tanti: India can install 2,500 MW wind power capacity in current year: Tulsi Tanti, founder and chairman, Suzlon Group, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld (indiatimes.com) tulsi tanti: India can install 2,500 MW wind power capacity in current year: Tulsi Tanti, founder and chairman, Suzlon Group, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld (indiatimes.com)
Monday, 25 April 22 GE hoping to 3D print concrete components for wind turbines (cnbc.com) GE hoping to 3D print concrete components for wind turbines (cnbc.com)
Wednesday, 27 April 22 Envision Energy Awarded 2000 Mw Wind Turbine Contract In India | Mint (livemint.com) Envision Energy Awarded 2000 Mw Wind Turbine Contract In India | Mint (livemint.com)
Friday, 29 April 22 Dramatic Innovation-Driven Ramp Up of Floating Offshore Wind Anticipated by 2030 (powermag.com) Dramatic Innovation-Driven Ramp Up of Floating Offshore Wind Anticipated by 2030 (powermag.com)
Startup
24 February, 2024

Byju’s, once heralded as a flagship in India’s edtech sector, is grappling with severe financial and operational challenges, marked by a dramatic valuation drop. The company, which sought to stabilize its operations and finances, is now raising funds at a valuation significantly lower than its peak. This development comes amid efforts to address a substantial debt burden, with Byju’s proposing a repayment plan for its $1.2 billion loan. Investor confidence appears shaken, with some stakeholders pushing for drastic changes in leadership to navigate the crisis effectively. The turmoil reflects broader sectoral pressures and raises questions about the sustainability of high-growth trajectories in the edtech industry

Energy
10 February, 2024

Australia’s energy market is witnessing significant transitions and investments aimed at bolstering renewable energy infrastructure and securing gas supplies. Key developments include a $179 million investment by the Queensland Government for community battery projects, Santos’ $5.7 billion gas pipeline project following a legal battle win, and a $206 million energy savings package for NSW households. Additionally, the Australian government has secured new gas supply deals to support the east coast market, emphasizing the role of gas in transitioning to a renewable grid.

India 2024
9 February, 2024

The latest opinion polls, including the Mood of the Nation survey by India Today, predict a comfortable victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP and its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with a projected win of 335 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 general elections. This forecast suggests a slight decrease from the 2019 elections but still ensures a majority. The survey, involving interviews with over 149,000 respondents, reflects Modi’s enduring popularity based on his nationalist policies and economic reforms. Other polls echo these findings, although seat projections vary slightly. The opposition INDIA alliance is expected to secure a significant number of seats, yet not enough to challenge the NDA’s majority. These predictions highlight a political landscape that remains largely favorable to Modi and the BJP as the election approaches