Latest Hydro Energy News Apr'22

Energy
5 May, 2022
Monday, 4 April 22 Ocean Energy? River Power? There’s A Toolkit For That – CleanTechnica Ocean Energy? River Power? There’s A Toolkit For That – CleanTechnica
Tuesday, 5 April 22 Pumped hydropower storage: GE to set up 1.5-GW capacity for 3 Indian units | The Financial Express Pumped hydropower storage: GE to set up 1.5-GW capacity for 3 Indian units | The Financial Express
Friday, 1 April 22 Greenko raises $750 M from bond sale to create energy storage facility (saurenergy.com) Greenko raises $750 M from bond sale to create energy storage facility (saurenergy.com)
Monday, 11 April 22 Examining the Pros and Cons of Hydroelectric Energy | Earth.Org – Past | Present | Future Examining the Pros and Cons of Hydroelectric Energy | Earth.Org – Past | Present | Future
Friday, 1 April 22 Droughts are cutting into California’s hydropower. Here’s what that means for clean energy. | MIT Technology Review Droughts are cutting into California’s hydropower. Here’s what that means for clean energy. | MIT Technology Review
Friday, 1 April 22 JSW Neo Energy to set up hydro pumped storage project in Chhattisgarh | Business Standard News (business-standard.com) JSW Neo Energy to set up hydro pumped storage project in Chhattisgarh | Business Standard News (business-standard.com)
Monday, 4 April 22 JSW Energy signs 1GW pumped hydro MOU with Indian state government (energy-storage.news) JSW Energy signs 1GW pumped hydro MOU with Indian state government (energy-storage.news)
Monday, 11 April 22 CSIRO to invest $50 million in storage tech of tomorrow – pv magazine Australia (pv-magazine-australia.com) CSIRO to invest $50 million in storage tech of tomorrow – pv magazine Australia (pv-magazine-australia.com)
Sunday, 10 April 22 NREL Researchers Plot Energy Storage Under Our Feet – CleanTechnica NREL Researchers Plot Energy Storage Under Our Feet – CleanTechnica
Tuesday, 12 April 22 The climate risk for hydropower – Energy Monitor The climate risk for hydropower – Energy Monitor
Wednesday, 13 April 22 Drought Threatens The Future Of Hydropower – CleanTechnica Drought Threatens The Future Of Hydropower – CleanTechnica
Wednesday, 20 April 22 Nhpc To Add 6,000 Megawatt Capacity By Fy26 To Meet Increased Power Demand (cnbctv18.com) Nhpc To Add 6,000 Megawatt Capacity By Fy26 To Meet Increased Power Demand (cnbctv18.com)
Wednesday, 20 April 22 JSW Group News: JSW Group to develop 900 MW hydel, rolling mill projects in Bengal – The Economic Times (indiatimes.com) JSW Group News: JSW Group to develop 900 MW hydel, rolling mill projects in Bengal – The Economic Times (indiatimes.com)
Thursday, 21 April 22 30MWh pumped hydro plant in Western Australia to go online in H2 2023 (energy-storage.news) 30MWh pumped hydro plant in Western Australia to go online in H2 2023 (energy-storage.news)
Thursday, 14 April 22 Snowy 2.0 delays and another cost blow out blamed on Covid-19 | RenewEconomy Snowy 2.0 delays and another cost blow out blamed on Covid-19 | RenewEconomy
Wednesday, 13 April 22 China’s 14th Energy Five-Year Plan: Pivoting toward a “modern energy system” | IHS Markit China’s 14th Energy Five-Year Plan: Pivoting toward a “modern energy system” | IHS Markit
Thursday, 21 April 22 Battery and pumped hydro storage deserve credit for emission cuts | RenewEconomy Battery and pumped hydro storage deserve credit for emission cuts | RenewEconomy
Monday, 25 April 22 Work starts on pumped hydro microgrid in western Australia (powerengineeringint.com) Work starts on pumped hydro microgrid in western Australia (powerengineeringint.com)
Thursday, 21 April 22 India’s JSW Group plans to build 900MW hydel power project (power-technology.com) India’s JSW Group plans to build 900MW hydel power project (power-technology.com)
Friday, 15 April 22 NREL’s eight storage projections through 2050 – pv magazine USA (pv-magazine-usa.com) NREL’s eight storage projections through 2050 – pv magazine USA (pv-magazine-usa.com)
Friday, 15 April 22 Through the looking glass: Fiscal considerations of India’s green transition | The Financial Express Through the looking glass: Fiscal considerations of India’s green transition | The Financial Express
Wednesday, 27 April 22 A twin-state hydropower project could drown livelihoods and biodiversity (mongabay.com) A twin-state hydropower project could drown livelihoods and biodiversity (mongabay.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