How World Record Low Solar Prices Moved Out of India Updated On Sat, Sep 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Back in 2016, when Acme Solar surprised, nay, shocked everyone with a bid of Rs 2.44 per KwH at the newly launched solar auctions, everyone celebrated. It was believed that much like telecom, the era of lowest cost solar in India had also arrived. A long, sustained boom was duly predicted, and many of todays […] Read more
5 Emerging Clean Startups Making India Self Reliant Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy India undoubtedly represents a huge, lucrative market for the cleantech industry with a lot of investments being pumped into the sector. That said, cleantech in India can still be referred to as an emerging concept and the focus to date has been mostly sector-specific. India is a big step as it calls for being ‘vocal […] Read more
DERC Cuts Fixed Charge for Unutilised Capacity by C&I Segment Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a relief to C&I consumers, DERC has slashed fixed charges for unutilised capacity of sanctioned load by Rs 125 for the lockdown months of April and May In a relief to industrial and commercial (C&I) consumers, power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has ordered for the slashing of fixed charges for unutilised capacity […] Read more
As Oil and Gas Shrink, Wind Industry Takes Over in Texas: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Aug 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy The wind industry in West Texas is booming an area known historically for its boom-and-bust oil cycles, concludes a report published by IEEFA. The wind industry in West Texas continues to create jobs, increase local tax revenues and drive economic development in an area known historically for its boom-and-bust oil cycles, concludes a report published by the Institute for Energy Economics […] Read more
Mercedes-Benz and CATL Expand Partnership on EV Battery Technology Updated On Thu, Aug 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Mercedes-Benz and CATL have entered the next stage of their partnership and will create cutting-edge battery technology for the German firms’ EV portfolio. Mercedes-Benz and Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) have entered the next stage of their strategic partnership and will create cutting-edge battery technology in support of the high-volume electrification of the Mercedes-Benz model portfolio. […] 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
New Battery Electrolyte That can Boost Performance of EVs Updated On Mon, Jul 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy A team of scientists has invented a new lithium-based electrolyte, that they show can pave the way for the next generation of battery-powered EVs A team of scientists at Stanford University has invented a new lithium-based electrolyte, that they show can pave the way for the next generation of battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs). In a study published […] Read more
Boost in Clean Energy Innovation Needed for Net-Zero Objectives: IEA Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Without a major push in clean energy innovation, countries and companies around the world will be unable to meet their net-zero targets, a new report by IEA has detailed. Without a major push in clean energy innovation, countries and companies around the world will be unable to fulfil their pledges to bring their carbon emissions […] 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
