Norway Allocates $1.2 bn for RE Projects in Developing Nations Updated On Fri, Jul 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Norwegian government has announced the allocation of $1.16 billion over five years for a new fund that will invest in renewable energy in developing countries with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking about the new fund, Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein said, “It is part of the solution to some of […] Read more
Except Two, All Union Territories and Goa Fail to Meet RPO Targets FY21, Shows JERC’s Analysis Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Except Chandigarh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, all other union territories and Goa have failed to achieve their solar renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets, shows the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC)’s analysis of RPO targets for 2020-21 based on the data received from the regions under its jurisdiction. The full analysis can be accessed here. […] Read more
Tata Power Installs EV Charging Station in Gujarat’s Statue of Unity Area Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power has installed the first-ever DC fast charger for electric vehicles at the site of the world’s tallest statue and a famous Indian landmark – Statue of Unity, located in Gujarat. The statute is of India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Tata Power EZ Charge (Charging Station) at […] Read more
Shell Launches ‘Digital Track’ for Indian Start ups under its E4 Programme Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell has announced the launch of its “Digital track” under its flagship start-up incubation program – Shell E4, thereby accelerating its digital transformation. E4 will collaborate with technology, venture, government, academia partners, eminent coaches & industry expert mentors to enable digital start-ups to achieve industry readiness and implement strategies for scaling & […] Read more
Local Firm to Set Up 100 MW Solar Plant in Botswana Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Botswana energy regulator has granted a generation licence for a 100 MW solar project to local firm Shumba Energy, making it the first independent power producer to set up a large scale solar plant in the country, according to media reports. This landlocked country in Southern Africa does not currently have large scale solar […] Read more
ARCI Sets up Solar Thermal Components Testing Facility in Hyderabad Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Union Ministry of Science & Technology has set up a concentrated solar thermal (CST) based test rig facility in Hyderabad to solar industry test capability and performance of solar thermal components like solar receiver tubes, heat transfer fluids, concentrating mirrors. The facility was set up by the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and […] Read more
CESL Invites Bids from OEMs to get Empaneled for Supply of E-rickshaws Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) has issued an expression of interest (EoI) to empanel original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to supply electric three-wheelers (e-rickshaws) in India. While the pre bid meeting will be held on July 13, the deadline for bid submission is July 26, 2021, on which bid opening is also scheduled. CESL, a wholly-owned […] Read more
Hyundai to Invest $100 M in Solid-state Battery Developer Solid Energy Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Hyundai Motor Co, a South Korean automotive manufacturer of international repute, will invest USD 100 million in solid-state battery specialist Solid Energy System (SES) corporations, according to recent media reports. The company appears to have signed an equity investment agreement with SES. A spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Solid Energy has developed a prototype lithium metal […] Read more
Oorjan Cleantech Installs Rooftop Solar at Mumbai’s Housing Society Updated On Wed, Jul 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar company Oorjan Cleantech has recently installed over 230 solar panels, with a capacity of about 100 kWp, over 7500 square feet shadow free area in Mahavir Universe Phoenix Society, Bhandup — one of Mumbai’s high-rise housing societies. Setup in 60 days The company installed German mono-crystalline panels with 400 watt capacity per head. It completed the […] Read more