Loan Sanctions Up 383%, Disbursements 68% For IREDA In Q1 2024-25 Updated On Mon, Jul 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has reported a strong performance for the first quarter ended 30th June 2024. According to provisional figures, subject to audit, the company recorded substantial increases in loan sanctions, disbursements, and its loan book. The renewables focused firm, which has also been the preferred nodal agency for many key […] Read more
Tata Motors Acquires Ford’s Sanand EV Facility Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy To expand its capacity for both production and sales, Tata Motors has acquired a former Ford India manufacturing site located in Sanand, Gujarat. The facility was purchased for approximately Rs 725.7 crore, with an additional Rs 1,300 crore allocated for retooling. It is currently known as the Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) facility. Electric vehicles […] Read more
India Energy Storage Week Eyes Rs 2,000cr Investments In EV, Storage Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) is all set to host the 10th edition of India Energy Storage Week (IESW) in New Delhi. In a press conference today, IESA announced the potential investment of over INR 2000 crore coming to India at IESW 2024. In the presence Cristian Valdes Carter, Director & Commercial Counsellor – India, […] Read more
Gender-Based Provisions Needed In State EV Policies, Says Report Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from New Delhi-based energy think tank OMI Foundation advocated for the inclusion of gender-based provisions to make jobs in the Indian electric mobility sector more inclusive. The report analysed the state policies and also the response of the electric mobility companies and brought to focus the role of women workforce in the […] Read more
Amara Raja Invests €20mn to Increase Stake In Battery Tech Firm InoBat Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Battery manufacturer Amara Raja Energy & Mobility (ARE&M) has further invested EUR 20mn, which includes a subscription for an additional 4.5% equity stake in InoBat AS, Norway. With the above, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited’s total holding will be around 9.32% of its equity stake in InoBat AS, including its previous investment of EUR […] Read more
Sodium-Ion Battery Startup UNIGRID Battery Gets $12mn Funding Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy UNIGRID Battery, a San Diego-based startup developing advanced sodium-ion batteries, has announced a successful close of an oversubscribed $12 Million Series A funding round. The financing was Co-led by Transition VC and Ritz Venture Capital and joined by new investor Union Square Ventures and existing investor Foothill Ventures. The investment will accelerate and scale-up UNIGRID’s […] Read more
With Latest Funding, Battery Smart To Expand Services In More Cities Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian battery swapping company Battery Smart announced it has raised $65 million in a Series B funding round led by LeapFrog Investments, the pioneering profit with purpose firm. The equity round consisted of a mix of primary and secondary investments and saw participation from new and existing investors, including MUFG Bank, Panasonic, Ecosystem Integrity Fund […] Read more
Volkswagen’s Charging Brand Elli Partners PV Provider Otovo For Home Charging Solutions Updated On Tue, Jun 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy German auto major Volkswagen Group continues to pivot towards an electric vehicle future. Elli, its home grown brand for charging and energy, and Otovo, the leading European solar platform have announced their strategic partnership. Their joint goal is to offer a holistic solution that combines clean solar energy with electric mobility. Together, Elli and Otovo […] Read more
Zepto Partners With Battery Smart To Get Access To 1000 Battery Swapping Centers Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian battery swapping company Battery Smart today announced its partnership with Zepto, an e-grocery and quick commerce service. The partnership will allow the delivery partners of Zepto 1000 battery swapping service points. Battery swapping refers to system where a consumer swaps his discharged batteries with a charged batteries from battery swapping centres to reduce the […] Read more
