BHEL and ONGC Signed MoU to Collaborate on RE Projects

Current Context: On January 10, 2025, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi, India.

• This partnership aims to focus on developing renewable energy projects.
• Key Focus Areas:
• Fuel Cells: Devices that convert chemical energy from fuels into electricity through an electrochemical reaction. This technology is essential for providing clean and efficient energy solutions.
• Electrolysers: These devices use electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen produced can serve as a clean fuel. The collaboration will work on advancing electrolysers for efficient hydrogen production.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems: These systems store energy for later use, helping balance the supply and demand of electricity. The partnership aims to improve the efficiency and capacity of these storage systems.

Question:

1 What is the primary focus of the partnership between Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on 10th January 2025?

• A) Oil exploration
• B) Space research
• C) Infrastructure development
• D) Renewable energy projects

Answer: D) The partnership between BHEL and ONGC aims to develop renewable energy projects, including fuel cells, electrolysers, and battery energy storage systems.