Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), a leading power transmission and distribution company in India and part of the Adani Group, has announced its win in a tender for an inter-regional power transmission project worth approximately 8,500 crore rupees in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
This project is intended to supply electricity to planned green hydrogen and green ammonia production facilities in Vizag. According to the company's statement, the project was awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding system. It will also support the growing electricity demand in the Pendurti–Vizag region, which is experiencing a wave of investments in digital infrastructure and data centers.
The project will be implemented through a special company, Vizag Power Transmission Ltd, and is scheduled for completion within 30 months. It is designed to meet an approximate demand of 4,500 megawatts (MW). The scope of work includes the construction of a Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) with a capacity of 4x1500 megavolt-amperes (MVA) at 765/400 kilovolts (kV) in Pendurti, Vizag, as well as the Khammam-II substation with a capacity of 3x1500 MVA, 765/400 kV. The project will add 1,582 kilometers of transmission lines and 10,500 MVA of transformer capacity to the company's portfolio.
Thanks to this project, AESL's total order book has exceeded 80,000 crore rupees. The company's total transmission network length will increase to 29,531 km, and the total transformer capacity will reach 133,675 MVA.
The largest hybrid renewable energy facility in Africa has officially been commissioned in the Northern Cape. This project marks a significant step in South Africa's pursuit of cleaner and more reliable electricity generation.
The Hydra project combines a 216-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant with a 500 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system. It was developed by TotalEnergies in collaboration with Hydra Storage Holding and Reatile Renewables.
The facility will supply 75 megawatts of dispatchable renewable electricity to the national grid daily between 5 am and 9:30 pm under a 20-year power purchase agreement with Eskom. The project is expected to generate over 400 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy annually, enough to cover the needs of approximately 200,000 South African households.
The development is part of South Africa's 'Just Energy Transition' program, which aims to reduce carbon emissions while enhancing energy security through increased investment in renewable energy sources. Magali Pillay, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Southern Africa, noted that the launch of the project is a significant achievement for both the company and the country's energy sector.
According to Pillay, the implementation of the project strengthens the company's presence in the renewable energy sector in South Africa, which is the continent's largest electricity market by consumption. She emphasized that the project boosts the company's production capacity in the country.
This launch occurs against the backdrop of rising electricity prices and the constant need for uninterrupted power supply, which is transforming the country's energy sector. The aging infrastructure of the South African power grid is one of the main obstacles to the development of renewables and the stability of the country's energy landscape and economy.
Thanks to the battery energy storage component, the Hydra project can deliver electricity during peak load hours, improving grid stability and making renewable energy more reliable compared to traditional solar installations that generate power only during the day.
The consortium that developed the project includes TotalEnergies with a 35% stake, Hydra Storage Holding with a 35% stake, and Reatile Renewables with the remaining 30%. The project was implemented under the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy's risk-mitigated Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, created to accelerate the introduction of reliable capacity into the South African grid.
The growth of the solar energy sector in South Africa is driven by falling equipment costs, technological advancements, and electricity shortages. Globally, the cost of solar panels and batteries has dropped by 40%–60% in the last two years, while panel efficiency and battery energy density have improved. The launch of this project contributes to expanding renewable energy generation in South Africa, reducing dependence on coal-fired power plants, strengthening energy security, and attracting investment into the growing clean energy sector.
Adani Enterprises Ltd has partnered with the French clean technology company Dioxycle to develop the production of low-carbon chemicals in India. Initially, a pilot plant will be launched to produce formic acid using captured carbon dioxide and renewable electricity.
This project will be implemented on the premises of the Adani group. Its main objective is to demonstrate the feasibility of converting captured carbon emissions into industrial chemicals using renewable energy. If the pilot facility proves successful, the partners plan to expand this technology for commercial production.
Formic acid finds applications in various industries, including textiles, agriculture, and manufacturing. This collaboration marks Adani group's entry into the low-carbon chemicals sector, expanding its operations beyond renewable energy and infrastructure businesses.
The companies also announced intentions to explore the production of other industrial chemicals needed for sectors such as energy, materials, packaging, and manufacturing, many of which currently rely on fossil fuel-based raw materials.
Jit Adani, Director of the Adani Group, stated: 'We are proud to launch the first formic acid plant in India that operates entirely on renewable electricity and captured carbon. This partnership with Dioxycle is a testament to how strategic industrial synergies can transform carbon liabilities into sustainable and cost-effective assets.'
Sarah Lameson, CEO and Co-founder of Dioxycle, emphasized: 'This partnership demonstrates how clean technology and industrial scale can come together to change the way essential chemicals are produced. India offers a unique combination of renewable energy, manufacturing capabilities, and ambition. Together with Adani, we aim to create a competitive and scalable model for producing low-carbon chemicals.'
The partnership also reflects the growing cooperation between India and Europe in the field of clean technologies, as manufacturers seek lower-carbon supply chains.
