SECI Releases ₹520 Crores To developers in July Updated On Fri, Aug 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy At a time when the stress due to overdues from discoms, besides multiple other factors has got the industry on edge, SECI (Solar Energy Corporation Of India) has released a statement that claims ₹520 crores have been released to developers for payments against wind and solar energy generation. This represents about 75 percent of the […] Read more
Two Wheeler EV Startup VOGO Eyes Normalcy By Year End Updated On Fri, Aug 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Bengaluru based VOGO, a tech-enabled, self-ride two-wheeler rental service, has announced that it has recovered 40% of the Pre-COVID revenues in Hyderabad since the resumption of its services post lockdown, and intends to be back on the growth trajectory by the end of 2020. The company is also planning to introduce EV fleets to provide […] Read more
The Green Hydrogen Wave, And Its Implications for Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy A report this week from Wood Mackenzie says green hydrogen costs will fall by up to 64% by 2040. Those numbers are broadly in line with what many other experts have been predicting, though many have predicted competitiveness as early as 2030. However, seen another way, those numbers simply show just how far green hydrogen […] Read more
MNRE Issues Specifications for Tech Neutral Lithium Batteries for Solar off-Grid Applications Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. Stakeholders have been requested to submit […] Read more
Indian Scientist Working on Generating Clean Fuel From Algae Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy While fossil fuels deplete, the fuel potential of algae residing in the vast marine environment surrounding India remains unexplored. Low-cost biodiesel from micro algae of marine origin may soon turn a reality, thanks to the efforts of a scientist who is working on biotechnological studies and tools for increasing the lipid accumulation in micro algae for biodiesel […] Read more
Gadkari Promotes Pilot Electric Buses Projects With Private Investments Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Nitin Gadkari recently promoted a pilot project to run electric buses with private investment, stating that if anyone is ready to invest in India, we can give him a pilot project for a city, where they can run their buses on electricity. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari recently promoted a pilot project to run electric buses with private investment. […] Read more
Mahindra Partners With Israel’s REE Automotive to Develop EVs Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Mahindra & Mahindra has inked a pact with Tel Aviv-based REE Automotive to explore the production of commercial EVs. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has announced that it has inked a pact with Tel Aviv-based REE Automotive to explore the production of commercial electric vehicles (EVs). The Mumbai-based firm has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) […] Read more
Railways Planning to Generate 20 GW Renewable Energy on Surplus Land: Goyal Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Indian Railways is planning to use its surplus land to generate 20 GW of renewable energy from ‘Made in India’ solar or wind equipment to power its network The Indian Railways is planning to use its surplus land to generate 20 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy from ‘Made in India’ solar or wind equipment to […] Read more
Flipkart Pledges to 100 Percent EV Fleet by 2030 Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Flipkart has announced it is committing to a phased integration of electric vehicles (EV) into its entire fleet (directly owned or leased fleets) by 2030. Flipkart has announced its commitment to transition to electric vehicles (EV) by joining the Climate Group’s global electric mobility initiative, EV100. As a part of this commitment and to support […] Read more
