Public Transport Permit Mandatory for Commercial EVs To Avail FAME-II Incentives Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme in its second phase starting next week, has made Public transport Mandatory for commercial EVs. From April 1, the owners of commercial electric vehicles (three wheelers and four wheelers) will be required to have a public transport permit from a government agency in […] Read more
Plunging Costs of Lithium-Ion Batteries on the Verge of Displacing Coal, Gas Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Two technologies that were immature and expensive only a few years ago but are now at the center of the unfolding low-carbon energy transition have seen spectacular gains in cost-competitiveness in the last year. The latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF shows that the benchmark levelised cost of electricity, or LCOE, for lithium-ion batteries has […] Read more
Okaya Launches All-in-One Solar Power Generation System Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Okaya Power Pvt Ltd launches an all-in-one Solar Power Generation System to meet the demand for clean, renewable energy. A leader in the Indian battery and Inverter segment, Okaya Power has launched a new comprehensive range of Solar Power Generation System (SPGS) with an aim to meet the fast emerging demand from its esteemed […] Read more
South Pacific’s Biggest Solar Plant to Help Tonga Meet Renewable Energy Target Updated On Fri, Mar 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Spread over three sites, the solar plant will be the second biggest in the Pacific and the second that TPL has established with an independent power producer. The largest solar plant in the south Pacific will be built in Tonga through the country’s second commercially financed public-private partnership (PPP) after an agreement was signed in […] Read more
Hyundai and Kia to Invest $300 Mn in Ola with Key Focus on Electric Mobility Solutions Updated On Fri, Mar 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The companies will collaborate on building a unique fleet and to develop EVs and charging infrastructure customised for the Indian market. Hyundai Motor Group and Ola have announced a strategic partnership under which Hyundai Motors and Kia Motors Corporation will make their biggest combined investment to date, as part the Group’s continued efforts to become […] Read more
Panasonic Sets Up EV Charging Station at BSES Yamuna Power Limited Updated On Tue, Mar 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Panasonic, a diversified technology company, announced its collaboration with BSES Yamuna Power Limited to set up an electric vehicle charging station at their New Delhi head office. Globally known for sustainable efforts, Panasonic has developed the charging station in India at their in-house R&D center. The EV charging station was inaugurated in the presence of […] Read more
Self-Sustaining Micro Home by Nice Architects, the Ecocapsule Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ecocapsule Micro Home includes details designed to boost energy efficiency, from a water filtration system to a roof outfitted with solar panels and a wind turbine. Designed by Bratislava-based Nice Architects, Ecocapsule is a self-sustainable smart house powered solely by solar and wind energy. It allows you to live off-the-grid. These unique and self-sustainable mobile micro-homes […] Read more
First Bids Under IL&FS Asset Monetisation Expected Soon Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The sale of its renewable energy business will reduce the total debt of IL&FS by Rs 5,000 crore. Cash-strapped IL&FS Group will receive first set of bids under the asset monetisation process on Monday as part of the resolution process, according to sources. The company’s board will later consider bids for Rs 8,000 crore renewable energy business that […] Read more
Intersolar India West to Showcase Latest Developments & Opportunities For Solar Industry of Western India Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Maharashtra is the growth engine of India’s economy taking strident steps to be among the top PV states in India. Leading with its solar rooftop market and being the capital for India’s financial industry, Mumbai is the best place for doing solar business in India’s western regions. Intersolar India West will open its doors on […] Read more