Hero Electric, SUN Mobility to deploy 10,000 electric swappable two-wheelers in 2022-23 Updated On Mon, Mar 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Hero Electric has partnered with SUN Mobility to deploy electric two wheelers integrated with smart- swappable battery technology. As part of the partnership, Hero Electric and SUN Mobility jointly will start deployments in the next three months with a target of around 10,000 electric two wheelers by the end of this year. Hero Electric is […] Read more
Tata Power DDL’s ‘Lineman Diwas’ Celebrates A Critical Contribution Updated On Mon, Mar 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Linemen, or the most visible part of discoms other than actual infrastructure are finally getting recognition for the key role they serve. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, the discom supplying power to 7 million in North Delhi, celebrated Lineman Diwas last weel. The aim of the event was to recognize the tireless efforts of the […] Read more
Swiss uni researchers report breakthrough for battery production tech Updated On Mon, Mar 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Micro supercapacitors could revolutionise the way we use batteries by increasing their lifespan and enabling extremely fast charging. Manufacturers of everything, from smartphones to electric cars, are therefore investing heavily into research and development of these electronic components. Now, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, claim to have developed a method that represents a […] Read more
Kerala power board plans battery storage project in Thiruvananthapuram Updated On Mon, Mar 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy According to recent media reports, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is keenly looking at grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), given the growing emphasis on renewable energy and the rising peak-time power demand in the state. The state power utility proposes to pilot a BESS project in Thiruvananthapuram city, B. Ashok, chairman and managing […] Read more
US solar real estate invt fund closes on $100 mn solar lease securitization Updated On Mon, Mar 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy SolaREIT, a US solar real estate investment fund, has closed on a $100 million securitization of solar leases with Nuveen. The expansion will significantly increase access to low-cost capital in the commercial and mid-sized solar development sector, including community solar, its official statement said. SolaREIT’s land financing options, including the “Pre-Paid Solar Land Lease”, allow […] Read more
Smart Power India, Adani Solar In tie-up to promote Solar in Rural India Updated On Fri, Mar 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a bid to ensure equitable access to last-mile electricity and encourage energy transition in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha states, Smart Power India (SPI), the Indian subsidiary of Rockefeller Foundation has signed a non-financial and non-commercial memorandum of understanding with Adani Solar. The MoU aims to promote the usage […] Read more
IEX update for Feb’22, solar prices at Rs 3.93/ unit In GTAM market Updated On Fri, Mar 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) achieved 8760 MU volume in February’22 comprising 7695 MU in the conventional power market, 453 MU in the green power market and 612 MU (6.12 lac certificates) in the REC Market. Overall, the exchange achieved 29% YoY volume growth across all market segments during the month. According to the power […] Read more
Researchers Invent Efficient But Inexpensive Solar Desalination Device that Offers Drinking Water Updated On Fri, Mar 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the USA and Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China have invented a passive solar evaporation system that can clean saline water and waste water which could further help the communities to have access to drinkable water. The best part is that the novel device is inexpensive and […] Read more
750 miles range achieved, $65m funding follows for EV battery maker ONE Updated On Fri, Mar 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, has raised $65 million following its $25 million Series A that was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures in October 2021. This new funding round, led by BMW i Ventures, will allow ONE to expand its operations and prepare for increasing demand and customer activity, said […] Read more