UP is at a Crossroads in its Electricity Transition: IEEFA-Ember Report Updated On Mon, Dec 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh (UP) has fallen behind other power-intensive Indian states in terms of delivering on renewable capacity targets due to several delays, inducing anxiety in electricity developers. A new joint report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and energy think tank Ember says urgent action is needed to get back on […] Read more
Staying Fashionable with Solar Powered Clothing Updated On Thu, Dec 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to the UN, globally, from material sourcing, through supply chains to washing and waste, the fashion industry produces an estimated 10% of all carbon emissions. It is also the second-largest consumer of the world’s water supply and pollutes the oceans with microplastics. Yet, there is little awareness about these facts. Greenwear Fashion, is among […] Read more
OEMs Need To Focus More On Better Financing Options For EVs. Updated On Tue, Dec 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Etrio, an EV player, aims to be an affordable and accessible electric form of mobility for everyone. With over 30+ partnerships with leading e-commerce and logistics players the EV company is hoping to play a key role in the burgeoning EV segment in India by bringing a wide range of quality electric vehicles. Deepak MV, […] Read more
IEEFA report: “States should have primary responsibility for agrivoltaics” Updated On Mon, Dec 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Agriculture, a key mainstay of the Indian economy has a vital role to play in the creation of renewable energy capacity, especially if ways could be found to combine it with solar generation. This is where agrivoltaics assume such vital importance. A study focused on ‘Agrivoltaics in India: Fertile Ground?’ by Institute for Energy Economics […] 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
KKR Launches New RE Platform ‘Stellar Renewable Power’ Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Investment firm KKR has launched “Stellar Renewable Power”, a new platform that aims to source, develop and operate utility-scale solar plants and storage facilities on behalf of KKR’s Asset-Based Finance (ABF) strategy. Stellar will source opportunities through greenfield development and acquisitions of early-stage assets from other developers. Renewable energy expert Vijay Venkatachalam will lead Stellar. […] Read more
American Manganese Secures Patent in India for Li-ion Battery Recycling Updated On Wed, Dec 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Indian Patent Office has issued Patent No. 380826 for the American Manganese’s first patent invention regarding lithium-ion battery recycling, the company announced in a recent statement. The patent covers core process functions in the company’s RecycLiCo process that can achieve up to 100% leach extraction of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from the treatment of […] Read more
US Grants $500M Financing To First Solar for 3.3GW Facility in Tamil Nadu Updated On Wed, Dec 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has approved up to $500 million of debt financing for First Solar, the largest American solar manufacturing company, subject to negotiations of definitive agreements. The DFC financing will support the company’s previously announced vertically integrated photovoltaic (PV) solar module manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, with a projected annual capacity […] Read more
India’s Journey Towards Clean Energy Transition in 2022: Stepped Approach Updated On Mon, Dec 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy By Vishnu Sudarsan, J Sagar Associates Decarbonize, digitise and decantrise is the new mantra for India’s energy transition roadmap. PM Modi’s Paris pledge has given a shot in the arm for the country’s transition plan towards clean energy and to achieve the goal of greening the economy. It provides certainty and visibility to a clean […] Read more
