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NHPC signs MoU with Global Green Growth Institute on clean energy innovation

On 28 November 2024 at its corporate office in Faridabad, Haryana, NHPC signed an MoU with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) on agrivoltaics, green hydrogen and sustainable financing.

Summary

On 28 November 2024, NHPC Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) at its corporate office in Faridabad, Haryana. The partnership will promote innovative clean energy solutions, focusing on agrivoltaics, green hydrogen and sustainable financing strategies, and will explore integrating renewable energy with agriculture. NHPC is India's premier hydropower company and a Navratna enterprise. GGGI is an international organisation that supports sustainable economic growth in developing and emerging countries.

Key facts

Date/place
28 Nov 2024, NHPC corporate office, Faridabad (Haryana)
Partners
NHPC (Navratna) and Global Green Growth Institute
Focus
Agrivoltaics, green hydrogen, sustainable financing

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1 Advanced

The MoU signed between NHPC and the Global Green Growth Institute on 28 November 2024 focuses on which areas?

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Correct answer: D — Agrivoltaics, green hydrogen and sustainable financing

PIB (Power): the collaboration aims to promote clean energy solutions focusing on agrivoltaics, green hydrogen and sustainable financing strategies.

Q2

What is the PSU status of NHPC Limited, as stated in the November 2024 release on its MoU with GGGI?

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Correct answer: C — Navratna

PIB (Power): NHPC Limited is India's premier hydropower company and a Navratna Enterprise of the Government of India.

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