Werner Enterprises Announces First Electric-Powered Truck Pilot Program Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Werner Enterprises has announced its first electric-powered truck pilot program. The 2019 Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck will run for a year in Southern California. Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics provider, has announced its first electric-powered truck pilot program. The 2019 Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck will run for […] Read more
Bright Canyon Energy Acquires Ownership Interests in 2 Wind Farms Updated On Wed, Jan 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tenaska and Bright Canyon Energy announced that Bright Canyon has acquired ownership interests in two Tenaska-developed wind projects worth 492 MW. Independent energy company Tenaska and Bright Canyon Energy announced that Bright Canyon has acquired ownership interests in two Tenaska-developed wind projects. The transaction, which closed December 20, 2019, includes the purchase of indirect minority interests in both Tenaska Clear […] Read more
Zero Carbon Electricity Outstrips Fossil Fuels in the UK for 2019 Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy 2019 was the cleanest year on record for the UK as, for the first time, the amount of zero-carbon power outstripped that from fossil fuels for a full year 2019 was the cleanest year on record for the United Kingdom (UK) as, for the first time, the amount of zero-carbon power outstripped that from fossil […] Read more
EV Startup Byton and Marubeni Strike Partnership in Series C Financing Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Premium EV manufacturer BYTON and Marubeni Corporation have announced a strategic partnership for Marubeni to become a partner in the Series C financing. Premium electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYTON and Japan’s Marubeni Corporation have announced a strategic partnership. Marubeni will become a partner in BYTON’s Series C financing. The two companies will also explore opportunities […] Read more
Carbon Tax Waiver may put Renewables Growth in India at Risk: Fitch Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Fitch Solutions believes that the centre’s proposed carbon tax waiver on coal may pose substantial downside risks to India’s renewable sector growth. Fitch Solutions has said that it believes that the centre’s proposed carbon tax waiver on coal may pose substantial downside risks to India’s renewable sector growth. In a bid to alleviate significant debt levels in the power industry, India has proposed […] Read more
Discoms Dues to Power Generators Rises to Rs 81k Cr in November Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Power producers’ total outstanding dues owed by Discoms increased around 45 percent to Rs 81,085 crore in November 2019. Power producers’ total outstanding dues owed by Discoms increased around 45 percent to Rs 81,085 crore in November 2019 over the same month previous year, reflecting stress in the sector. Discoms owed a total of Rs 54,834 […] Read more
Over 1.03 Crore Smart LED Street Lights Installed so far: EESL Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Over 1.03 crore smart LED street lights have been installed to date, which led to an estimated energy savings of 6.97 billion kWh per year, EESL has said. Over 1.03 crore smart LED street lights have been installed to date, which led to an estimated energy savings of 6.97 billion kWh per year, Energy Efficiency […] Read more
Govt Okays 2,636 New EV Charging Stations Under FAME India Phase-II: Javadekar Updated On Sat, Jan 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to provide further fillip to e-mobility in the country, government has approved 2,636 new electric vehicles (EVs) charging stations in 62 cities across 24 states and union territories under the phase-II of FAME India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India) scheme, Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Prakash Javadekar said. Out […] Read more
Denmark Sets Record With Wind Meeting 47% of its Energy Demands Updated On Fri, Jan 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Denmark got half its power from wind and solar last year, wind alone accounted for 47 percent of Danish electricity demand in 2019, setting a new record. Denmark got half its power from wind and solar last year in what its grid operator hailed as an important milestone in its hugely ambitious energy transition push. […] Read more