India’s leading Industrialised states continue to lead the solar push also Updated On Mon, Mar 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian renewables sector made many a strong effort towards advancement last year, with PM Narendra Modi committing to a new target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. the nation continued to add green power capacity, and the country’s two richest business tycoons laid out plans to invest thousands of crores in the sector. […] Read more
Tamil Nadu to Add 20,000MW Solar Power by 2030 Updated On Mon, Mar 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) plans to spend about Rs 70,000 crore across Tamil Nadu to install 20,000 megawatt (MW) capacity of solar power plants by 2030. The DISCOM has come out with a tender inviting consultants for the project. A solar plant with a capacity of 1,000MW will be built by […] Read more
GE Renewable Opens New Renewable Hybrids Factory in Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Feb 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy GE Renewable Energy has announced the opening of a new renewable hybrids factory in Vallam, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The site employs 250 employees, including 20 women. “As the industry and customers’ demand dispatchable renewable energy to navigate the energy transition, the need for hybrid systems is increasing exponentially. This facility that has been set […] Read more
ITC Commissions First Offsite Solar Plant in Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Dec 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Kolkata-based conglomerate ITC Limited has commissioned its first offsite solar plant in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. The 14.9 MW solar plant, built at an investment of Rs 76 crores, will help reduce CO2 emissions over the course of its lifetime, said the Rs 45,485 crore revenue (FY21) company. The plant has already helped ITC meet 90% […] Read more
Simple Energy to Invest ₹2500 cr to Build Electric 2w Facility in Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Dec 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Simple Energy, a manufacturer of electric scooters, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government to invest up to ₹2,500 crore to build the largest electric two-wheeler plant in Dharmapuri – a city in the western part of the state. The first plant of 2 lakh square feet is being constructed […] Read more
Ather Energy to Launch Second E-scooter Mfg Facility in Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Nov 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Electric scooter brand Ather Energy has commissioned its second manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, to cater to the growing demand of its electric scooters – the 450X and 450 Plus. The company plans to manufacture 400,000 units per annum, jumping from its current capacity of 120,000 units. Ather Energy had set up its first […] Read more
Magenta to Invest ₹250 Cr in Setting Up EV Mfg Plant in Tamil Nadu Updated On Wed, Nov 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Magenta, an Indian Charge Point Operator (CPO) company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Government of Tamil Nadu to invest in building EV charging infrastructure in the state. Maxson Lewis, CEO and MD, Magenta, signed the MoU in the presence of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, at the […] Read more
Indian Scientists Recover Pure Silicon from Obsolete Solar Cells Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The disposal of used photovoltaic panels is increasing day by day around the world, necessitating the need for an efficient recycling method to decrease environmental pollution. The average life expectancy of solar panel is about 25-30 years. Today, worldwide, around 60 million tons of solar cells, which are in their end-of-life stage, have become wastes. […] Read more
TN CM to Center: ‘Come Out with Viable Policy on Offshore Wind Energy’ Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged the Central government to come out with a viable policy on harnessing offshore wind energy, according to media reports. Speaking at the Southern Zonal Council meeting held in Tirupathi on Sunday, Stalin said the state has huge potential to harness offshore wind energy. “However, we are yet […] Read more
