CEA Green Lights 7.5 GW of PSP, Eyes 22 GW Expansion In FY26 Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) cleared 7.5 GW of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for hydro-pumped storage projects (PSPs) in FY 2024-25, a significant milestone in India’s push for long-duration energy storage. The agency has also streamlined the appraisal process through its digital platform “Jalvi Store,” reducing documentation requirements and providing submission checklists to accelerate project […] Read more
TPREL Hits 10.9 GW Capacity With NTPC’s 200 MW FDRE Deal Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NTPC Limited (NTPC), to develop a 200 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project. Tata Power Company subsidiary’s FDRE project is spread across multiple locations in India and is set to be completed within 24 months. This project is expected to […] Read more
Top 5: Largest BESS Projects in the World in 2025 Updated On Sat, Apr 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy As large battery projects become more and more common across the world, a new initiative, BESS100 has emerged to track the largest among them all. The BESS100, an open source visual database of the 100 largest operational batteries in the world based on rated power i.e. MW, and not on installed or usable energy – […] Read more
Researchers Hint At New Ways To Boost Li-Ion Battery Capacity Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Researchers from Dongguk University have achieved a significant breakthrough in lithium-ion battery technology by developing a novel hybrid anode material. This innovative study introduces a hierarchical heterostructure composite that optimizes material interfaces at the nanoscale, resulting in remarkable enhancements in energy storage capacity and long-term cycling stability. This engineered structure integrates graphene oxide’s superior conductivity […] Read more
GreenLine Invests $275m In Green Logistics; Nikhil Kamath Invests $20Mn Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s GreenLine Mobility Solutions, backed by Essar, has secured a $275 million equity investment to decarbonise the country’s heavy trucking sector, including a $20 million investment infusion from Nikhil Kamath. It aims to decarbonise India’s transportation sector, which contributes nearly 15% of the country’s total carbon emission. The funding will enable the deployment of over […] Read more
Solid-State vs Sodium-Ion: Who Will Dethrone Lithium-Ion Batteries? Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The rise of renewable energy (RE) and the electric vehicle boom have brought with them increased expectations from the energy storage industry like increased efficiency, considerably high safety, and huge energy densities, and of course preferably at lower costs. Aiming to offer options are Sodium-ion batteries and solid-state batteries. Both have their own sets of […] Read more
Olectra Greentech Wins Rs 427 Cr E-Bus Order In Himachal Pradesh Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Hyderabad-based Electric vehicle maker Olectra Greentech bagged an Rs 427 crore order for 297 non-air-conditioned electric buses. The company told in a regulatory filing that it secured the project from the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC). Olectra Greentech said it has received a Letter of Award from Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) for the supply […] Read more
Magenta Mobility Appoints Sujit Cherian As Chief Strategy Officer Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Magenta Mobility, a Mumbai-based electric mobility and charging solutions provider has appointed Sujit Cherian as its new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). With over 25 years of experience in corporate strategy, investment banking, and financial planning, Sujit brings industry insight and leadership to Magenta. Sujit is a Chartered Accountant with a track record in driving business […] Read more
HP Govt To Install EV Charging Stations At 402 Locations Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh (HP) government recently approved the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at 402 locations across the state, to promote green mobility. As part of this initiative, six green corridors have already been established to ensure the smooth operation of EVs across the state. The government has approved the installation of EV […] Read more
