Hyderabad's Green Energy Revolution: CIL Partners with AM Green for Carbon-Free Energy Supply
Key Ideas
  • Coal India Limited (CIL) to supply 4500 MW of carbon-free energy through solar and wind capacities to Greenko Group's AM Green for green ammonia facilities.
  • CIL plans to invest around Rs 25,000 crore for the renewable energy projects, focusing on solar in states like Gujarat and Rajasthan and wind in southern India.
  • AM Green aims to produce 5 million tonnes per annum of green ammonia by 2030, aligning with India's National Green Hydrogen Mission target.
  • The partnership between CIL and AM Green signifies a step towards a cleaner energy mix and net-zero emissions in India's energy sector.
In a significant move towards sustainable energy, Coal India Limited (CIL) has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with Hyderabad-based Greenko Group's AM Green for the supply of 4500 MW of carbon-free energy to support the production of green ammonia. This deal, considered one of the largest renewable energy contracts globally, will see CIL setting up solar and wind capacities across India, with a major focus on states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, and southern India. The collaboration aims to integrate renewable sources with pumped hydro storage to ensure a consistent supply of green energy to AM Green's facilities. Both CIL and AM Green have formalized a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate this long-term supply of green energy, in line with India's ambitions of achieving a cleaner energy mix and transitioning towards net-zero emissions. AM Green, led by Anil Chalamalasetty, envisions becoming a key player in the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia on a global scale. Their target of producing 5 million tonnes per annum of green ammonia by 2030, including a substantial amount of green hydrogen, is a significant contribution towards India's green hydrogen production goal. This partnership represents a proactive step by CIL in fostering a greener and more sustainable future, showcasing a commitment to evolving as a comprehensive energy provider in the country. Overall, this collaboration signifies a positive shift towards renewable energy adoption and supports India's efforts in achieving a more environmentally friendly energy landscape.
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