BHEL Installs First Solar-Powered EV Charging Stations on Delhi-Chandigarh Highway Updated On Wed, Mar 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project is covered under the Department of Heavy Industry’s FAME scheme. State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) said the company is setting up a network of solar-based electric vehicle chargers on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway. The project is covered under the Department of Heavy Industry’s FAME scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) & Electric […] Read more
REIL Issues Tender For Setting Up 270 EV Charging Stations in India Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is March 15, 2019. The Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) has issued a tender for setting up of 270 EV charging stations across India. The brief scope of work for the selected bidders will include the supply, erection and commissioning of seventy AC (Smart) Charging Equipment (Bharat AC […] Read more
Deloitte India Proposes Road Map for Achieving EV Ambition Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Development of a robust ecosystem key to EV adoption. Professional services firm Deloitte India has suggested a road map showcasing the ways through which the country can achieve its ambitious targets for e-mobility. India’s pledge to reduce carbon emission by 33 to 35 percent until 2030 solicits emerging automotive technologies and alternative fuel, especially in […] Read more
Cabinet Approves Second Phase of FAME Scheme with Outlay of Rs 10,000 Cr Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Union cabinet has approved the second phase of the FAME scheme with an incentive layout of Rs 10,000 crores. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for the implementation of the Rs 10,000-crore Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME-II) scheme for promotion […] Read more
Govt Earmarks Rs 88500 Cr to Spur EV Infrastructure and Curb Pollution Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Indian government has proposed incentives of about Rs 88500 crore in order to help power plants install equipment that will curb emissions and to develop infrastructure for electric vehicles. Out of the allocated budget, a majority of the chunk (nearly 95%) would be used for curbing sulphur emissions from power plants, and the rest […] Read more
Wish List for The Final 2019 Budget Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy In a year when the country heads for general elections, the renewable sector has reason to look forward to a good final budget, from whoever comes to power. This is because the renewables sector has been an undisputed success story for India, and no government should be doing anything to slow it down. For the […] Read more
The URGE for “Li” Vault Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Nowadays, power storage has become vital on the back of its rapid response even at the time of peak demand, as most of the power storage technologies began transmitting power back to the grid within milliseconds. Moreover, storage technologies not only help in bolstering the use of electric vehicles but also help in reducing carbon […] Read more
An EV Charging Station Every 25 KM in India planned Updated On Mon, Feb 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The ministry has made amendments to the Model Building Bye-laws (MBBL) 2016 and Urban Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation (URDPFI) Guidelines 2014, making provisions for establishing EV charging infrastructure. The government has issued a set of guidelines to set up charging stations for electric vehicles across the country, outlining ways to build such fuelling […] Read more
Solar-Based Flexible Supercapacitor Could Unlock Wearable Tech Updated On Mon, Feb 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The technology developed by researchers from the University of Glasgow in the UK could pave the way for a new generation of flexible electronic devices, including solar-powered prosthetics for amputees. A team led by an Indian-origin scientist has developed a flexible supercapacitor which can generate power from the sun and store excess energy for later use. The […] Read more