Govt Extends Validity of FAME-II Certificates by 1 Year; SMEV Praises Move Updated On Wed, Apr 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The DHI has extended the validity of FAME-II certificates for all Vehicle Models (e2W, e3W & e4W) approved under FAME-II by 1 year. The Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) under the Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises has notified of the extension for the validity of FAME-II certificates for all Vehicle Models (e2W, e3W […] Read more
UCR Scientists Upcycle PET Bottles to Make EV Batteries Updated On Wed, Apr 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Could excess plastic waste be used to reduce carbon emissions? Sounds too good to be true? Well, researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have devised a way to turn polyethylene terephthalate (PET) found in consumer plastic bottles into material useful for producing sustainable energy storage. While the storage capacity of batteries made using this […] Read more
Statkraft to Build Three Wind Farms Worth 102 MW in Chile Updated On Tue, Apr 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy European renewable energy generator – Statkraft has announced that it will build its first wind farms in Chile, expanding its renewable energy generation capacity in the South American country amid increasing demand for hydro, wind and solar power in the southernmost nation in the world. Combined with the company’s existing hydropower assets, Statkraft will reach […] Read more
IRENA and China State Grid to Advance Transition via Power System Enhancements Updated On Tue, Apr 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy IRENA and State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) to support grid enhancements, system flexibility and sector-coupling in China and IRENA’s Clean Energy Corridor regions. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the two organisations work closely to […] Read more
India’s First Li-ion Battery Plant in Karnataka Updated On Tue, Apr 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vikram Handa, son-in-law of steel tycoon Sajjan Jindal, set up Epsilon Advanced Materials Pvt in Karnataka in August last year to become the first manufacturer of lithium-ion battery parts in India. Handa’s investment in the plant will be a whopping Rs 60 billion ($807 million) so that 1 lakh tonnes of synthetic graphite anode can […] Read more
ACWA Power Inaugurates First Utility Renewable Project in Saudi Updated On Mon, Apr 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy ACWA Power has announced the inauguration of the 300 MW Sakaka PV IPP, Saudi Arabia’s first utility-scale renewable energy project ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor and operator of power generation and water desalination plants, has announced the official inauguration of the 300 MW Sakaka PV IPP, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) first […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for Another Tender; 25 MW Project for BCCL Updated On Mon, Apr 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has again extended the bid deadline for its tender for setting up a 25 MW solar plant at the Bhojudh Coal Washery of BCCL in West Bengal The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has notified that the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of 25 MW solar PV power plant […] Read more
Siemens to Provide Sustainable and Innovative E-Mobility Solutions in India Updated On Mon, Apr 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Siemens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Switch Mobility Automotive to execute E-Mobility projects in India. Siemens Limited has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Switch Mobility Automotive Limited to jointly address the need of electric commercial vehicle customers and execute E-Mobility Projects in India. As per the two […] Read more
Tata Power Commissions India’s Largest Natural Ester Filled Power Transformer Updated On Mon, Apr 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power has announced the commissioning of India’s largest natural ester filled power transformer in the Mumbai Transmission network Tata Power, India’s largest integrated company is committed towards ensuring safety and sustainability for its stakeholders, environment and the community. In line with this commitment, Tata Power has announced the commissioning of India’s largest natural ester […] Read more
