CleanTech Journal Desk

India’s federal Cabinet has approved a national unified scheme titled GOBARdhan to promote compressed biogas (CBG), with an announced financial outlay of Rs 23,731 crore. The move aims to expand domestic production of renewable gas from organic and agricultural waste streams. Overview The Cabinet decision establishes GOBARdhan as a central programme intended to create an […]

The Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the first Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM-I) by 12.7GW of solar module capacity, bringing the total listed capacity to more than 217GW. The update is the latest administrative step in maintaining a vetted roster of module suppliers eligible for government-linked procurement and […]

ABB, a global automation and electrification technology company, has announced an investment in LevelTen Energy in a move aimed at strengthening clean energy procurement capabilities. The deal links ABB’s industrial and grid-focused expertise with LevelTen’s digital marketplace and analytics tools for renewable power customers. Overview The investment aligns ABB with a platform that helps organisations […]

Adani has secured a transmission contract in Andhra Pradesh to support the development of a green hydrogen hub, according to public reports. Details released so far are limited, but the award signals growing private-sector engagement in the infrastructure needed for large-scale hydrogen production. Overview The awarded contract pertains to transmission infrastructure intended to evacuate renewable […]

A senior government minister has announced that new data centre developments in Australia will be required to source the majority of their power from renewable energy. The move signals a tighter alignment between national climate goals and the booming demand for digital infrastructure. Overview The minister said the government will set expectations that new data […]

Adani has secured a transmission project connected to a proposed green hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh, marking a notable step in the expansion of infrastructure to support hydrogen production powered by renewable energy. The award underscores the growing role of transmission networks in enabling the large-scale deployment of electrolysers and associated facilities. Overview The project […]

KKR-owned ContourGlobal has commenced construction of a solar-plus-storage project in Chile known as ‘Sun at Night’. The move marks a continuation of investor interest in combining photovoltaic generation with battery systems to deliver power when the sun is not shining. Overview The development brings together solar photovoltaic generation and electrical energy storage in a single […]

Indian electric two-wheeler maker River has raised $120 million in a Series C funding round to scale production and introduce additional models, TechCrunch reported. The capital follows the company’s growth after commercializing an initial single model, and will be directed toward expanding manufacturing capacity and product offerings. Overview River is among a new wave of […]

KKR-backed ContourGlobal has commenced construction on the “Sun at Night” solar-plus-storage project in Chile. The developer’s move underscores continued investor interest in integrating batteries with solar generation to provide more flexible power supply. Overview The project, developed by ContourGlobal with financial backing from KKR, pairs photovoltaic generation with energy storage to extend the availability of […]

River Mobility, an electric vehicle startup operating in India and backed by Yamaha, has raised $120 million, a financing milestone that attracted attention across the country’s burgeoning clean-transport sector. The injection of capital comes as global and domestic investors continue to target electric mobility companies in emerging markets. Overview The company confirmed the $120 million […]