Andhra Pradesh EV Policy Boosts Private Investment In EV Manufacturing Updated On Thu, Dec 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy To transform Andhra Pradesh into an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub, the state recently announced its Andhra Pradesh Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy (2024-29). This policy will be in effect for the next five years, promoting quality infrastructure through private investments, fostering urban mobility growth, and reducing transport-sector emissions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2047. The […] Read more
IBMA Argues Against Inclusion of Recycling Cost In Guidelines From CPCB Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian Battery Manufacturers Association (IBMA), representing an industry with a significant annual turnover of Rs. 50,000 Crores, while acknowledging the introduction of new Environmental Compensation (EC) guidelines by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has made a case for some key changes needed in it. These guidelines are crucial for advancing sustainable waste management […] Read more
Geotab Study On EV batteries Underscores Second Life Potential Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy Battery degradation is a natural process that reduces the amount of energy a battery can store or the power it can deliver. In electric vehicles (EVs), however, power degradation is rarely noticeable because the battery’s power output often exceeds the vehicle’s requirements, as found in a research paper by Geotab, a global market transportation solutions […] Read more
Global Non-Chinese Inverter Firms Seek Protection Against Chinese Dominance Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy China’s solar demand doubled in 2023, driving significant growth in PV inverter supply. Similar to the solar PV sector, Chinese inverter manufacturers are emerging as the dominant force in the global inverter market, accounting for over half of global shipments. Since 2022, the top 5 ranks in the global inverter shipments have also been taken […] Read more
Canadian Solar Third Quarter Results- Net Loss at $14 Million Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Leading Solar and storage firm Canadian Solar has released its third quarter results. Total module shipments recognized as revenues in the third quarter of 2024 were 8.4 GW, up 2% quarter-over-quarter (“qoq”) and 1% year-over-year (“yoy”). Of the total, 31 MW were shipped to the Company’s own utility-scale solar power projects. Net revenues in the […] Read more
5 Reasons Why Lower Renewable Energy Prices Are Unlikely To Lead to Lower Electricity Bills Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy For the lay reader, it has been a mystery how despite headline news of renewable bids being awarded at figures like Rs 2.50/kW to Rs 3.00, their final power bill seems to be on an inexorable climb upwards. This is despite the fact the RE power itself was priced at a huge premium as recently […] Read more
Cheap Solar and Expensive Power- Pakistan’s Sobering Experience So far Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Readers will be aware that we have occasionally tracked the growth of solar in Pakistan here. What has been interesting is the fact that the country, while performing poorly at an institutional level, has seen the kind of solar boom that would rival almost any country elsewhere over the past year and more. Reports claim […] Read more
More Public and Private Investments in Fast Charging Needed to Accelerate EV Adoption-Industry Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy With little doubt on the Ev transition picking pace, the focus was on fast charging to ensure a smooth path for adopters at the EV fast Charging Summit organised by Indian Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) in Delhi. With over 4 Million EVs sold in India, EV adoption is fast approaching the inflection point supported by […] Read more
Meta, Google Lead The Chart In Renewable Energy Use: SEIA Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Corporate companies in the recent past have relied on renewable energy to meet their growing energy needs. In fulfilling its needs, US corporations have derived 18% of energy from solar. The report said that 20% of all installations in 2023 saw corporate offtake driving renewable energy demand in the country. The Solar Energy Industry Association […] Read more