Northvolt Raises $1.1 Billion To Roll Out Battery Factory In Europe Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has shared signing a $1.1 billion convertible note towards financing the expansion of battery cell and cathode material production in Europe. The decision has been taken to complement the increasing demand for batteries. Investors that lent participation in the capital raise included AMF, AP funds 1-4, ATP, Ava Investors, Baillie Gifford, […] Read more
Karnataka Signs MoUs With Petronas Hydrogen and Continental Automotive Components For Investment Worth Rs 32,000 Cr Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Government has signed two separate Memorandums of Understanding with Malaysia-based Petronas Hydrogen and Continental Automotive Components. This will usher an investment in the state to the tune of Rs 32,000 crore. The MoUs were signed by Dr. EV Ramana Reddy, Additional Chief Secretary in the Department of Industries and Commerce. Chief Minister Basavaraj […] Read more
Soren May Unveil New Jharkhand Solar Policy On July 5 Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy An ambitious new solar policy is going to be unveiled by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on July 5 to increase clean energy capacity from 45 MW to 4,000 megawatts in the next five years and attract the investors. The Jharkhand Solar Policy, 2022 will encourage residential rooftop solar panels in cities besides a better […] Read more
World Bank Provides $165 M To Support RE In India’s Residential Sector Updated On Thu, Jun 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy The World Bank Board of Executive Directors on June 28 approved of $165 million in additional financing to support India’s residential sector in adoption of rooftop solar systems and make solar energy more affordable, according to a press release issued by the World Bank. These solar photovoltaic (PV) installations will provide clean, renewable energy, and […] Read more
Intersect Power Raises $750 Million Growth Equity Investment from TPG Rise & Others Updated On Wed, Jun 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy US-based clean energy company, Intersect Power announced a $750 million growth equity investment for its renewable energy portfolio yesterday (28th June 2022). TPG Rise Climate is the dedicated investor while Climate Adaptive Infrastructure and Trilantic Energy are the additional participants in this investment. With the help of this growth equity investment from TPG Rise & Others, Intersect […] Read more
Wind Resource Analyst Updated On Mon, Jun 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Roles & Responsibilities:- Conduct detailed WRA assessments for projects, including micro siting, constraints mapping & PLF assessment for existing projects while procuring land parcels Work with BD for project suitability studies during origination, including WRA assessments, PVsyst analysis, down selection of sites and technical specifications. Lead & maintain the met mast installation and data capture […] Read more
MNRE Will Invite Bids From States For 8,000 MW Power From Stranded Thermal Plants Updated On Mon, Jun 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy RK Singh, Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), said on June 26 that the government will invite bids from the states to sell electricity generated from 8,000 megawatt (MW) thermal capacities without PPAs after aggregating the demands. About 8,000 MW of thermal capacities across the states in India are without any […] Read more
SUN Mobility & Amazon Launch Battery Swapping Network in Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Jun 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based Energy infrastructure and services provider, SUN Mobility has announced the launch of its battery-swapping network for electric vehicles in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The company is installing these battery swapping stations in collaboration with Amazon India. With the first set of stations placed at Amazon’s sites in Mumbai and Pune, SUN Mobility plans to deploy over […] Read more
Reliance On The Lookout For New Technologies To Make Low-Cost Green Hydrogen A Reality Updated On Thu, Jun 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Even as India’s leading firm Reliance Industries Ltd, led by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, seeks newer technologies to make electrolyzers in its efforts to produce low-cost green hydrogen in the country, multiple firms have started launching newer versions of their efforts to drop costs. Thus, while Reliance awaits the production-linked incentives the government may offer […] Read more