RenewSys Takes Solar Encapsulant Capacity to 3GW Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based RenewSys India has commissioned a new encapsulant (EVA & POE) line this month, taking the company’s total encapsulant manufacturing output to 3 GW, according to a recent press statement. The addition of yet another GW of encapsulant production capacity has also begun, which will ramp up the total capacity to 4 GW, the statement adds. […] Read more
Bangalore’s Ola Electric Raises $200 M at $5 B Valuation Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Ola Electric on Monday said it has raised over $200 million (about Rs 1,490 crore) from Tekne Private Ventures, Alpine Opportunity Fund, Edelweiss and others, valuing the electric vehicle maker at $5 billion. The funding arrives even as the firm has been struggling with production delays and battery issues in the early batches of e-scooters […] Read more
E-Mobility Startup VAAN Electric Moto Launches E-Bikes in India Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Lifestyle e-mobility startup VAAN Electric Moto Pvt Ltd has launched its electric bicycle ‘Urbansport’ in the country. Union Minister of State for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, launched the Van Electric Moto brand in India in a virtually held event in Kochi on Friday. The e-bike is available in two variants- Urbansport […] Read more
NREL Study On Storage Requirements Finds High Alignment With PV, Over Wind Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy The United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) latest Storage Futures Study (SFS) reports is out. The SFS is a multiyear research project that explores the role and impact of energy storage in the evolution and operation of the U.S. power sector. Designed to examine the potential impact of energy storage technology advancement on the […] Read more
Industry Welcomes Govt Move To Simplify Rooftop Solar Installation Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Last Friday’s (Jan 21) announcement by the Power ministry on rooftop solar guidelines and implementation have been welcomed by industry. While this is by no means unexpected, considering how the new guidelines seek to push more discretion in the hands of the buyer and pushes for faster response from operating and regulating agencies, it remains […] Read more
Tube Investments to form Subsidiary to Increase Focus on Clean Mobility Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Murugappa group company Tube Investments of India (TII) will form a new 100% subsidiary which will consolidate its electric three-wheeler and other EV-related ventures. Through this clean mobility subsidiary, Tube Investments of India (TII) will acquire around 70% controlling stake in Cellestial E-Mobility for an investment of Rs 161 crore. The acquisition would be through […] Read more
Karnataka Fish Vendors to Get Solar-Powered EVs Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an attempt to provide consumers with fresh fish at their doorsteps, and uplift the fishing community, Karnataka’s fisheries department has decided to introduce e-vehicles with cold storage facility and solar panels for the door-to-door delivery of fish, report multiple media outlets. A cold chain is the most important, and decisive aspect of the supply […] Read more
Growatt Launches battery System For Off Grid Storage Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider Growatt has added the AXE LV battery system to its smart energy product portfolios, expanding market reach to meet the growing demand for residential off-grid lithium battery storage systems. Growatt is counted as the leading inverter form for residential inverters, and among the top 5 globally for […] Read more
Vistra Announces Expansion Of California Storage Facility To 3000 MWh Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Vistra today announced that it plans to further expand its Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in Moss Landing, California. The company has entered into a 15-year resource adequacy agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for a new 350-megawatt/1,400-megawatt-hour battery system. This would complement the existing 400 MW/1,600 MWh of energy storage capacity already at the site. On Jan. 21, 2022, PG&E filed its application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) […] Read more
