Jindal Steel, Power Deploy 10 E-Buses, 27 E- SUVs At Angul In Odisha Updated On Tue, Feb 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Jindal Steel & Power Ltd today announced the deployment of 10 electric buses and 27 electric SUVs at its Angul unit in Odisha, India. This initiative is in sync with JSPL’s commitment to environmental sustainability and decarbonization efforts. Naveen Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel & Power, flagged off the electric vehicles, reiterating JSP’s unwavering commitment […] Read more
US At Risk Of Falling Behind RE Target Post-IRA: Report Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy A collaborative report on clean energy released by the Rhodium Group, in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), states that despite reaching record levels of investment in utility-scale clean electricity generation and storage capacity in 2023, the US has a risk of falling behind post-IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) projections. While renewable electricity has […] Read more
Karnataka Set To Install 40,000 Solar Pumps Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Karnataka 2024 Budget released some key initiatives to support the solar sector such as through the installation of solar pumps. The 2024 budget emphasized some key initiatives to make farmers self-sufficient. The Karnataka government will install 40,000 off-grid solar pump sets under the PM-KUSUM Component-B scheme. It plans to do so at an estimated cost […] Read more
Goa Govt, PFC Collaborate To Set Up Blended Finance Facility With World Bank Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Power Finance Corporation (PFC), a NBFC, power sector PSU and renewable energy financier in India, collaborated to support the climate ambitions in Goa. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the climate ambitions of the state of Goa. The support extended would be under the Blended Finance Facility being set up by Goa […] Read more
IREDA To Establish Subsidiary For Retail Finance Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy In a clear sign of its determination to go it alone if required for achieving solar rooftop targets, the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), Pradip Kumar Das has confirmed IREDA’s plans for establishing a subsidiary to cater to retail projects encompassing Rooftop Solar, PM-KUSUM, Electric Vehicles, and other […] Read more
GlobalFoundries, Biden Admin Announces $1.5 Bn Funding For CHIPS & Science Act Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Department of Commerce recently announced $1.5 billion in planned direct funding for GlobalFoundries (GF) as part of the US CHIPS and Science Act. GF claims to expand and create new manufacturing capacity through this investment. It estimates to expand it capabilities and securely produce more essential chips for automotive, IoT, aerospace, defense, and […] Read more
Environmental Reason Behind Shift to EVs, Buyers In India Worried About Charging Time: Report Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest Global Automotive Consumer Study by Deloitte shows that when it comes to the usage of electric vehicles battery-related concerns persist higher among Indian consumers. The study showed that around 43 percent of car buyers in India say the time required to charge an electric vehicle is one of the greatest concerns regarding EVs. […] Read more
Karnataka Tops List With Most EV Charging Stations In India, Reveals BEE Data Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a recent revelation by the Union Ministry of Power, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) stated that the southern state of Karnataka has grabbed the top position as far as electric vehicle charging stations are concerned. The data said that the state now has 5,059 EV charging stations. According to a release from the […] Read more
France Slashes EV Subsidies By 20% For High Income Earners: Report Updated On Fri, Feb 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The French government slashed subsidies on electric vehicles for the top 50 percent of high-income earners earlier this week. The aim behind this move by Paris is to control budget-related issues and manage expenditures for promoting electric and hybrid vehicle adoption. Therefore, the France government has reduced the subsidy by 20 percent. Under this new […] Read more
