Govt Extends Validity of FAME-II Certificates by 1 Year; SMEV Praises Move Updated On Wed, Apr 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The DHI has extended the validity of FAME-II certificates for all Vehicle Models (e2W, e3W & e4W) approved under FAME-II by 1 year. The Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) under the Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises has notified of the extension for the validity of FAME-II certificates for all Vehicle Models (e2W, e3W […] Read more
Solar Firms Almost Unanimous on 10 kW Rule for Net-Metering – It’s a Disaster Updated On Wed, Mar 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy While industry reaction to the new rules from the Ministry of Power that mandates net metering upto a limit of 10 kW only have been well reported, we decided to speak to installers across states to get a broader view. What we see is a very clear divide between a vast number of smaller installers, […] Read more
970 Government Funded Public EV Charging Station Installed in India so far Updated On Wed, Mar 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Answering questions on progress made by Power Ministry in establishing the EV charging stations in India, RK Singh has detailed the initiatives of the Power Ministry and that 970 public stations have been installed so far. Answering a question raised in the Rajya Sabha on the progress made by government-backed agencies in establishing the Electric […] Read more
Electric Vehicle Demand in India More Than Doubled in the Last 3 Years Updated On Thu, Mar 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a written reply to a question on electric vehicles (EVs) in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Heavy Industries Arjun Ram Meghwal said that the number of registered EVs as per the e-Vahan portal during the last three years has seen a consistent increase. As against 69,012 units of EVs sold in India […] Read more
MoRTH Launches ‘Go Electric’ Campaign To Promote E-Mobility & E-Cooking Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today launched the ‘Go Electric’ campaign of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) to promote and spread awareness on electric mobility, EV charging infrastructure, and clean and safe electric cooking in India. Minister for Road Transport & Highways and the Minister of Micro (MoRTH), Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Power and […] Read more
Government To support 62,000 EVs, 15 Lakh E2Ws & E3Ws Through Subsidies Updated On Fri, Feb 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy The government aims to support through subsidies about 62,000 electric passenger cars (EVs) and buses, besides 15 lakh electric 2Ws and 3Ws. To Fasten the electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the country, the government aims to support through subsidies about 62,000 electric passenger cars and buses, besides 15 lakh electric three- and two-wheelers, Parliament was […] Read more
Rs 212 Cr Released Under FAME-II for Electric Buses: Javadekar Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy As of January 31, nearly Rs 212 crore has been released for the procurement of electric buses under the FAME II scheme, Prakash Javadekar informed the parliament. As of January 31, 2021, nearly Rs 212.31 crore has been released for the procurement of electric buses under the second phase of the FAME-India (FAME II) scheme, Heavy […] Read more
Okaya Bags REIL Contract for 4244 EV Charging Stations Across India Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Okaya Power has bagged a contract from REIL for the commissioning of over 4244 multi-standard EV charging stations across India. Okaya Power, a leading manufacturer and supplier of EV charging stations in the country, has announced that it has bagged a contract from Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL), for the supply, installation and commissioning […] Read more
India’s EV Market to Grow at 44 percent CAGR Until 2027: IESA Updated On Wed, Dec 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy In its latest report, IESA has forecasted that India’s EV market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 44 percent between 2020-2027. In its latest report, India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has forecasted that in its base case scenario – India’s EV market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 44 percent between […] Read more
