In Short : Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has become the world’s first renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) to achieve water positivity across its 14 GW operational portfolio. Achieving this milestone a year ahead of its FY26 target, AGEL demonstrates its commitment to sustainable practices, setting a global benchmark in the renewable energy sector […]
Larsen & Toubro Selected as Key EPC Contractor for World’s First 24/7 Solar PV and Battery Storage Project in Abu Dhabi – EQ
In Short : Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been chosen as the EPC contractor for Abu Dhabi’s groundbreaking 24/7 solar PV and battery storage project. Developed by Masdar and EWEC, the project features a 5.2 GW solar plant and a 19 GWh battery system, ensuring continuous clean energy. It aligns with UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050, […]
UAE President witnesses launch of world’s first 24/7 Solar PV, Battery Storage gigascale project to be built in Abu Dhabi – EQ
In Short : The UAE President has witnessed the launch of the world’s first 24/7 solar PV and battery storage gigascale project in Abu Dhabi. This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide continuous renewable energy, enhancing energy security and sustainability. The project showcases the UAE’s commitment to advancing clean energy technologies and reducing carbon emissions on […]
Indore Launches Ambitious ‘Indore Climate Mission’ to Become the World’s First Energy-Literate City – EQ
In Short : Indore, aiming to be the world’s first energy-literate city, launched the “Indore Climate Mission” on December 1, 2024. The initiative, in partnership with the Energy Swaraj Foundation, plans to engage 3.5 million residents in reducing carbon emissions. The 100-day campaign encourages energy-saving habits, targeting a 7-10% decrease in electricity use to promote […]
World’s First Super Energy Storage Plant: Brenmiller’s 4 GWh Thermal Storage Facility – EQ Mag
Brenmiller Energy, an Israeli company, is set to open the world’s first large-scale rock-based thermal energy storage (TES) factory in Dimona, Israel. It will be the largest facility of its kind, and expects to reach an estimated annual production capacity of 4 GWh by the end of this year. CEO Avi Brenmiller has stated that […]
Get ready for the world’s first permanent EV-charging road – EQ Mag
A roughly 13-mile span of Swedish highway could charge mass transit vehicles, and maybe commuters’ EVs, as early as 2025. A road capable of charging electric vehicles en route to their destinations could power up as soon as 2025 in one of the world’s most eco-friendly nations. As the Amsterdam-based tech site The Next Web […]
Hydrogen valley founded in Estonia – EQ Mag
The Estonian state-owned energy group, Eesti Energia (Estonian Energy), private energy company Alexela, the Port of Tallinn, the Town of Tartu, the University of Tartu and the Estonian Hydrogen Association on 18 April signed an agreement founding the Estonian Hydrogen Valley to officially create the “world’s first” national hydrogen valley. Expediting the development of the […]
Royal Caribbean Group to Open the World’s First Zero-Energy Cruise Terminal – EQ Mag Pro
The New State-of-the-Art Facility in Texas is on Track to Achieve LEED Gold and be Completely Solar Powered GALVESTON, Texas : Royal Caribbean Group’s (NYSE: RCL) new Galveston terminal, which is opening Nov. 9, will be the first cruise terminal to generate 100% of its needed energy through on-site solar panels. This makes the terminal, […]
World’s first offshore green hydrogen electrolyzer begins production – EQ Mag Pro
The world’s first site for the production of green hydrogen at sea from offshore wind power has produced its first batch of hydrogen from a floating 1MW electrolyser off the coast of France. The 1MW “Sealhyfe” pilot project was developed by French pure hydrogen producer Lhyfe and US-based Plug Power, which supplied the electrolyser. It […]
ENGIE has Reached an Important Milestone in the Australian Renewable Hydrogen Project with Yara – EQ Mag Pro
ENGIE has taken the Final Investment Decision in the development of one of the world’s first industrial-scale renewable hydrogen projects, to be located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Scheduled for completion in 2024, the first phase of the Yuri project will produce up to 640 tonnes of renewable hydrogen per year as a […]
