India’s Solar O&M Market: A tale of increased domination of new evolving technologies Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy If you track the Indian solar sector or are a regular SaurEnergy reader, you might remember the increasing frequency of news reports on the topic of robotic cleaning of solar panels. Be it Ecoppia, Airtouch (incidentally, both are Israeli firms), or the domestic Skilancer Solar and many more, robotic cleaning has created a disruption in […] Read more
5 Solar Energy Myths That Need To Be Buried For Good Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Despite the many benefits that solar energy offers, it continues to be shrouded in myth. However, in the recent past, particularly the last five years, solar has overcome challenges, and many myths, like few heralded energy sources before it. Saur Energy deflates the most common myths around solar. We hope these have not kept you […] Read more
Northland Power Secures Financial Close for 250 MW Oneida Energy Storage Project Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy It looks like the energy storage infrastructure is burgeoning in Canada with many announcements being made this week. In the fresh case, Toronto-headquartered Northland Power has announced that its 250 MW Oneida Energy Storage Project in Southern Ontario has reached financial close. It has secured all the necessary financing. The total cost for the project […] Read more
Mufin Has Disbursed Highest Loans in Uttar Pradesh: Pankaj Gupta, Mufin Green Finance Updated On Mon, May 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Mufin Green Finance, which claims to be India’s first listed NBFC dedicated to green financing, began its journey in 2016 with E-rickshaws way back. The firm claims a market share of 5% in e-rickshaw financing and says it has been able to keep the NPAs as low as 1.92%. With a portfolio dominated by borrowers […] Read more
Lohum & ACKO Forge Partnership to Recycle & Reuse Batteries to Aid EV Adoption Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Lohum, a producer of sustainable energy transition materials, and ACKO, a tech-first insurer, have joined hands in partnership to recycle and reuse batteries that will lead to faster adoption of electric vehicles in India. As per the firms, this is the first time for an association for EV battery insurance in the country to include […] Read more
In The two-wheeler space, electric cycles are the segment with maximum growth potential- Kunal Gupta, EMotorad Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Founded in 2020 EMotorad (EM) is an electric vehicles company that claims to bring futuristic e-bikes at an affordable price for adventure seekers, daily commuters, or casual riders. Preferring to term its EVs as affordable luxury, the Pune-based startup has something in store for everyone- the adventurer, the casual rider, or the daily commuter. With […] Read more
Explained: Can Higher Energy Density Batteries Power Air Travel ? Updated On Fri, Apr 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy One of the world’s largest battery manufacturers, CATL, has recently unveiled its new condensed battery boasting an impressive 500 Wh/kg energy density. The significance of this can be gauged from the fact that the firm teased the idea of electrifying passenger aircraft with its new battery revelation. And yes, it’s not yet another ‘demonstrator’ with […] Read more
50% Of India’s 3-Wheeler Registrations In 2022 Were Electric, Says IEA Report Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest global report on Electric Vehicles (EVs) by the International Energy Agency (IEA) claimed that around half of India’s three-wheeler registrations in 2022 were electric, hinting at the increased penetration of electric mobility in the country. The report said that sales of electric 3-wheelers in both passenger and cargo segments touched 4,25,000 units in 2022. […] Read more
How EVs Are Changing The Auto Sector Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy In recent years, India has made rapid progress towards the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the transportation sector. The movement started when the government announced an ambitious plan to achieve 30% EV penetration by 2030. The first major step was the introduction of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) Scheme in […] Read more