CleanTech Journal Desk

News at Glance Proponents have set a 2028 target to begin construction on the Whaleback Ridge wind farm, ABC reported. Project name: Whaleback Ridge wind farm is moving through planning and public processes. Next steps: The development remains subject to regulatory approvals and community consultation before work can start. 2028 target set as developers continue […]

News at Glance Electrification of industrial processes offers a direct route to reduce fossil fuel use in manufacturing by replacing heat and mechanical drives with low‑carbon electricity. Renewable-based feedstocks such as green hydrogen and electricity-derived chemicals provide alternatives to fossil inputs for steel, chemicals and cement production. System flexibility and integration from variable renewables can […]

News at Glance 151 MW total capacity reached financial close for a wind-solar hybrid project in India. Mahindra Susten confirmed the milestone as developer of the hybrid asset. Financial close signals lenders and stakeholders have committed funding and agreements are in place to proceed. 151 MW Hybrid Project Strengthens India’s Move Toward Co-Located Renewables Mahindra […]

News at Glance *Scientific Reports publishes a study on real-time validation of control strategies for grid-connected PV–wind hybrids.* *The paper outlines real-time testing approaches that replicate grid disturbances to assess controller performance.* *Authors position real-time validation as a practical step toward more reliable integration of hybrid renewables into power systems.* Real-time testing offers a practical […]

News at Glance NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has floated a tender for 600 MW of ISTS-connected wind capacity in Andhra Pradesh. The project is to be connected to the inter-state transmission system (ISTS), enabling power evacuation beyond state boundaries. Specifics on site location, procurement model and timelines were not detailed in public summaries and should […]

News at Glance Solar PV plus battery storage can provide 24/7 power at Rs 5.15 per unit, according to a study reported by Down To Earth. The analysis positions firm renewables as cost-competitive with many conventional generation options under current pricing assumptions. Wider deployment of storage is key to enable round-the-clock renewable supply and ease […]

News at Glance *Land demand is rising* as low‑carbon energy infrastructure and critical mineral extraction expand globally, the UN has highlighted. *Poor planning risks harm* to ecosystems and livelihoods unless renewable siting and restoration are coordinated with communities and nature goals. *Integrated approaches could deliver gains* by combining clean energy deployment with land restoration methods […]

News at Glance Two decades of energy-efficiency programming examined for steel micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Key barriers identified include limited access to affordable finance, low technical capacity and weak measurement and verification. Suggested enablers are cluster-level interventions, tailored financing instruments and stronger monitoring to scale adoption. Cluster-focused interventions and finance emerge as recurring […]

News at Glance India’s under-construction renewable pipeline has surpassed 150 GW, according to ICRA reporting in pv magazine. Grid and energy storage readiness are identified as primary enablers for timely commissioning of these projects. Transmission constraints, land and financing remain key risks that could delay delivery. ICRA links delivery timelines to grid and storage preparedness […]

News at Glance Hydrogen-iron concept proposed to store surplus wind energy as a long-duration solution. Aim to reduce wind curtailment and ease congestion on the Dutch electricity grid. Targets multi-day to seasonal flexibility to complement batteries and network upgrades. Potential to Cut Wind Curtailment on Dutch Grid Reports outline a hydrogen-iron storage approach as a […]