E-2Ws saw 2% of Target Sales till September 2020, Under FAME-II: ICRA Updated On Tue, Dec 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy ICRA surveyed 16 electric 2 wheeler dealerships, across the country, in November 2020. The Report tells about how the second phase of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME-II), the flagship scheme of the Government of India to push faster electric vehicle (EV) adoption, managed to achieve only 2 percent of its […] Read more
A Majority Renewables Grid by 2030 Will Support 980,000 Direct Jobs in US: Report Updated On Tue, Dec 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy A new study has found that reaching a majority renewables grid over the next decade will support 980,000 direct jobs in the US According to a new ‘first-of-its-kind’ study, released by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP), reaching a majority renewables grid will deploy over USD 1 trillion in capital investment into the American economy […] Read more
EDF, Capgemini to Offer Smart Meters and Grid Across key Markets Including India Updated On Tue, Dec 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy EDF International Networks and Capgemini have partnered to confirm their position as major players for emerging smart grid projects worldwide EDF International Networks, a subsidiary of the EDF Group, and Capgemini have signed a partnership agreement to combine their expertise and together confirm their position as major players for emerging smart grid projects worldwide. The […] Read more
Public EV Charging Stations Fall Under Commercial Tariff Category: TANGEDCO Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy According to the new order from Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), Public charging stations for electric vehicles across the State would fall under the commercial tariff category while private charging stations (PCS) at homes will be under domestic tariff. TANGEDCO said that the present tariff would be followed until Tamil Nadu Electricity […] Read more
Solar Farms Generating 50% of Iran’s Renewable Power Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) has released data indicating that the share of solar power plants in Iran has reached 49 percent. Based on the data, the total capacity of Iran’s renewable power plants is 844.59 megawatts (MG) at the end of November 2020. The solar surge should be no surprise considering […] Read more
Vestas Invests in CIP to Expand Presence Across Wider Range of Renewable Value Chain Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Vestas has invested in Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, (CIP), the world’s largest dedicated fund manager in greenfield renewable energy infrastructure, to acquire a 25 percent minority stake in the investment management company, ref. Company Announcement no. 45/2020 of 18 December 2020. With the investment, Vestas seeks to create value across a wider range of the renewable […] Read more
COVID-19 Slowed Down Energy Efficiency Progress in the US: Report Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy More US states adopted or advanced new energy-saving targets, but COVID-19 slowed other efficiency efforts, according to the ‘2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard’. More US states have adopted or advanced new energy-saving targets and vehicle and appliance rules, but COVID-19 slowed other efficiency efforts, according to the ‘2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard’. For the first […] Read more
Focus on Electrification of 3W More as Compared to 4W: TERI Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy One of the most significant challenges in the 3W segment is with respect to finances. However, that cost is now coming down to 25-30% in India The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), with the support of Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF), has released a report on the Roadmap for Electrification of Urban Freight in India. Speaking […] Read more
CDPQ to Invest USD 1 Billion in Invenergy Renewables Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy CDPQ has committed USD 1 billion to Invenergy Renewables, one of the largest developers, owners and operators of RE projects in North America Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global institutional investor, has announced a USD 1 billion commitment to Invenergy Renewables, one of the largest private developers, owners and operators of wind and solar […] Read more