The Adani Green Energy Gallery, a free exhibit at the Science Museum, has reached a milestone of one million visitors since its opening in March 2024. The gallery is dedicated to exploring the world’s transition to sustainable energy and features a range of displays, including historic and contemporary objects, digital exhibits, and models. These exhibits showcase how human innovation and imagination have shaped the past, present, and future of energy systems.

The gallery highlights various sustainable energy technologies and projects from around the world, such as hydrogen power in Orkney, terracotta air-cooling façades in India, and solar farms in Morocco. It has proven to be popular with both families and school groups, with over 10,000 students visiting the gallery as part of educational trips.

The achievement of welcoming one million visitors has been celebrated by Sagar Adani, Executive Director of Adani Green Energy, who stated that the gallery has inspired a million minds and sparked conversations about sustainability and innovation. He emphasized the importance of collective action and bold innovation in creating a sustainable future.

Sir Ian Blatchford, Chief Executive and Director of the Science Museum Group, also expressed his delight at the milestone, citing the gallery’s award-winning design and the compelling stories behind the exhibits. He thanked Adani Green Energy for their sponsorship, which made the gallery possible.

The Adani Green Energy Gallery is a significant resource for education and awareness about sustainable energy, and its popularity demonstrates the public’s interest in this critical issue. As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, the gallery serves as a valuable platform for exploring innovative solutions and inspiring meaningful change. With its engaging exhibits and educational programs, the gallery is well-positioned to continue sparking curiosity and nurturing solutions for a cleaner, more resilient world.

The Andhra Pradesh government’s demand for a waiver of transmission fees has put the Adani Green Energy’s deal to supply solar power to the state’s distribution companies in jeopardy. In 2019, Adani Green Energy won a tender to supply 600 MW of solar power to the Andhra Pradesh Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) at a tariff of ₹2.58 per unit. However, the state government has now asked the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to waive the transmission fees payable to Power Grid Corporation of India, which is around ₹0.25 per unit.

Adani Green Energy has objected to this demand, stating that it was not a party to the agreement between the state government and Power Grid Corporation. The company has argued that the transmission fees are a pass-through cost and should be borne by the DISCOMs. The CERC has agreed to hear the matter, but Adani Green Energy has warned that if the transmission fees are waived, it would lead to a significant loss for the company.

The Andhra Pradesh government’s demand for a waiver of transmission fees is part of its efforts to reduce the financial burden on the state’s power distribution companies. The state’s DISCOMs are facing significant financial stress due to the high cost of power purchases and transmission fees. The government has argued that the waiver of transmission fees would help reduce the cost of power purchases and make electricity more affordable for consumers.

However, the Adani Green Energy deal is not the only one that is affected by the Andhra Pradesh government’s demand. Several other renewable energy projects in the state are also facing similar issues. The industry has warned that if the transmission fees are waived, it could lead to a loss of investor confidence in the sector. The renewable energy sector is already facing significant challenges, including a slowdown in new project additions and a lack of clarity on policy and regulatory issues.

The CERC’s decision on the matter is likely to have significant implications for the renewable energy sector in Andhra Pradesh. If the transmission fees are waived, it could lead to a reduction in the cost of power purchases for the state’s DISCOMs, but it could also lead to a loss of revenue for Power Grid Corporation and other transmission companies. The decision could also set a precedent for other states to demand similar waivers, which could have far-reaching implications for the sector.