Hitachi ABB Power Grids Launches ‘Grid-eMotion’ EV Charging System Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Hitachi ABB Power Grids has launched its new grid-to-plug EV charging system – Grid-eMotion Fleet, that delivers a step-change approach for public transport and commercial operators. Hitachi ABB Power Grids has launched its new grid-to-plug EV charging system – Grid-eMotion Fleet, that delivers a step-change approach for public transport and commercial operators. The smart mobility […] Read more
Solar to Push Much of Remaining Coal Fleet in Texas Offline: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy New utility-scale solar will push much of remaining coal-fired power fleet across Texas into retirement in the next few years, finds a new report by IEEFA New utility-scale solar is poised to push much of the remaining coal-fired power fleet across Texas into retirement in the next few years, finds a new report by the […] Read more
Reliance and bp Form Partnership for new Indian Fuels and Mobility Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy bp and Reliance Industries Limited have announced the start of their new Indian fuels and mobility joint venture, Reliance BP Mobility Limited (RBML). bp and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) have announced the start of their new Indian fuels and mobility joint venture, Reliance BP Mobility Limited (RBML). Following initial agreements in 2019, the two teams […] Read more
EESL Signs Pact With NOIDA to Install EV Charging Stations Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL has signed an agreement with the NOIDA authority to promote electric vehicles and install public EV charging stations and related infrastructure. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, has signed an agreement with the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) to promote electric vehicles (EV) […] Read more
History Set To Be Rewritten In Indian EV Space, Says VC Analysis Updated On Wed, Jul 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Naman Lahoty, part of the investment team at Stellaris Venture Partners, has authored a 3 part analysis on why the Indian EV market could follow a different route from the usual auto market, which has always favoured incumbents. A quick snapshot. In an insightful analysis based on interactions with over 150 ‘EV system participants’ Mr Lahoty goes on […] Read more
The Perils Of A High Customs Duty Regime Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Every crisis brings an opportunity with it. This is because obstacles considered insurmountable earlier, can become a lot more manageable in the rush of a crisis. India’s government has clearly decided to use the Covid-19, followed by the now bloody border dispute with China, as the opportunity to set things right for manufacturing in India. […] Read more
EIB to Provide Support for 3 First-of-a-Kind Climate Action Projects Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy EIB has signed 3 agreements with leading European innovators to collaborate on the development and financing of new projects that address climate change. The European Investment Bank (EIB), one of the world’s largest providers of climate finance, has announced that it has signed three agreements with leading European innovators to collaborate on the development and […] Read more
NSEFI Pitches For A 6 Months Extension Across Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The New Delhi-based NSEFI (National Solar Energy federation of India) has pitched for a clean 6 month extension for solar projects at various stages of completion, citing multiple causes for delays beyond the lockdown period laid down by the MNRE. The body, an umbrella federation of stakeholders in the solar energy sector, sent a letter […] Read more
Let’s Make India The Recycling Hub Of The World: Rajat Verma Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy As India takes slow and steady steps towards e-mobility, the big opportunity you won’t hear about is recycling of batteries. Especially critical considering the high cost of Lithium-Ion batteries, and the sourcing risk for raw materials. Enter Rajat Verma, Founder at Lohum Cleantech. The firm is into manufacturing of 1st and 2nd life battery packs […] Read more