Ola Electric to Make EVs, Batteries in Tamil Nadu with Investment of Rs 7,614 Crore Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu government has issued a statement that electric vehicle manufacturer Ola Electric will be investing Rs 7,614 crore ($920 million) in Tamil Nadu for the production of electric cars and batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). The investment of $920 million from the firm will come through its subsidiaries Ola Electric Technologies and Ola […] Read more
EV Manufacturers Optimistic About New EV Policy Announced by Tamil Nadu Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Last month, when most States began the year on a note of optimism around EVs, uncertainty loomed large over Tamil Nadu’s EV sector. The State, which had offered multiple incentives for EVs, fell silent on the extension of the same, which concluded on December 31, 2022. This, of course, was followed by worry from EV […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency Calls for 20 MW Rooftop Solar Bids Updated On Fri, Jan 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new tender for the installation and commissioning of 20 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems has been issued by the Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA). As per the notification, the installation will come on government buildings, state-run industrial facilities and educational institutions of Tamil Nadu. The developers can submit their bids by February 15, […] Read more
NIIFL Signs Agreement with Tamil Nadu for Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Ltd (NIIFL) has announced that it has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board (TNIDB) to attract investment in infrastructure development in the southern state. This will also include attracting commercial capital in the renewable energy sector. The State Government of Tamil Nadu has set up […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Poised to Add 25 GW Wind Capacity by 2030: GWEC Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy As per a report by Global Wind Energy Capacity Council (GWEC), Tamil Nadu has the potential to add 25 GW of new wind capacity by 2030. With an existing installed capacity of close to 9 GW, the state does have plans in the pipeline for a further 13 GW already by 2030. The roadmap developed […] Read more
IIT Madras Installs a Wave Energy Generator Off the Coast of Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Dec 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy IIT Madras researchers asserted to have created an energy converter that can produce electricity from ocean waves. The second week of November saw the successful conclusion of the trials. The test was carried out in collaboration with the Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) Allahabad and the Andhra Pradesh-based firm Virya Paramita Energy (VPE). […] Read more
MNRE Extends Last Date for Draft Policy For 4-GW Offshore Wind Power in Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Government has extended the last date for suggestions from the public for the development of offshore wind energy in Tamil Nadu to December 9, 2022 now. The information has been provided by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The MNRE Ministry had released draft tender document for offshore wind on 14th November […] Read more
Ather Energy Inaugurates Second Manufacturing Unit in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Nov 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-headquartered electric scooter manufacturer, Ather Energy recently opened a second manufacturing plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. To better meet the rising demand for its flagship scooters, the Ather 450X and 450 Plus, the brand will be able to increase its production capacity to 420,000 units annually with the aid of the 300,000-square-foot facility. The 300,000-square-foot […] Read more
NIWE Floats RFS for 4 GW of Offshore Wind Projects Off Tamil Nadu Coast Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy Read more
