Though India’s RE, EV Subsidies More Than Double in FY22, Support Low Vis-a-vis Ambition Updated On Wed, Dec 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy A study entitled ‘Mapping India’s Energy Policy’ a study conducted by IISD has made significant observations about subsidies in the renewable energy and EV sector and the government support extended to these sectors by way of subsidies. The key observations are as follows: Subsidies for fossil fuels on the declining trend, but RE, EV subsidies […] Read more
Li-ion Battery-Maker NorthVolt Aims to Build World’s Greenest Battery Cell Updated On Wed, Dec 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Northvolt is a Sweden-based startup which develops sustainable lithium-ion batteries in conjunction with R&D, industrialisation, and recycling to support clean energy. The Li-ion battery maker was founded in 2016, with a mission to build the greenest battery in the world. The firm provides electrification and renewable energy storage designed for lithium-ion battery plants to produce […] Read more
India’s EV Two-Wheeler Firm Okaya EV Opens First Showroom in Sri Lanka Updated On Mon, Dec 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy Electric scooter maker Okaya EV has forayed into Sri Lanka, the company has announced. It claims to be India’s fastest growing electric two-wheeler brand and it said that its beginning in Sri Lanka shows the continuing with its commitment of delivering a wide range of e-scooters to its customers all across the globe. Okaya EV […] Read more
Thailand’s Largest Cement Maker Siam Cement Grp Plans $3 Bn Investment in Renewables Updated On Fri, Dec 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy The largest building materials player of Thailand – Siam Cement Group (SCG) – has now come up with a comprehensive investment plan for the coming five years. The key feature this time is that it has special focus on the environmental aspect of the businesses of SCG and the company looks to strive faster towards […] Read more
Mahindra Logistics Unveils Net-Zero Warehouse in Telangana District Updated On Fri, Dec 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy An integrated third-party logistics (3PL) service provider, Mahindra Logistics Ltd. (MLL) has built a new net-zero facility using a sustainable storage design that includes multi-client capabilities, renewable energy, resource conservation, and green cover. The 3.7 lakh square foot modern net-zero multi-client warehouse is located in the Aruna Industrial Park in the Banda Mailaram hamlet of […] Read more
Battery Storage Player Element Energy Secures $28 Mn Fresh Financing Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy California – based battery management technology company Element Energy has announced the first close of $28 million in Series B financing. The round has been co-led by one of the largest clean energy generation companies and Cohort Ventures- a technology-based capital venture firm. Element Energy said that the round also included additional investment from existing […] Read more
Home Battery Storage: Are Car Companies Going Beyond EV Charging Systems? Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy The advent of electric vehicles as a new mode of mobility also boosted the market for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems worldwide. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 30 per cent between 2021-2028. While the rise of EVs resulting in the growth of the EV charging market is understandable, automakers […] Read more
Govt to Add 137 EV Charging Stations to National Highways Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy Nitin Gadkari, India’s Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, said recently that the central government has allocated funds for the construction of 137 additional roadside amenities with EV charging stations on national highways in addition to the seven that already exist. According to Gadkari’s written response to the Rajya Sabha, “The wayside amenities are […] Read more
President Murmu Unveils EV Yatra Portal App On Energy Conservation Day Updated On Wed, Dec 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy An EV yatra portal and a mobile application, which will enable in-vehicle navigation to the closest public EV charger, are set to go live soon, according to a release from the office of President of India, Draupadi Murmu. At a celebration for National Energy Conservation Day, the President will also present awards to the recipients […] Read more
