The 2021 Roadmap For Solar Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy With Budget 2021 finally behind us, India’s renewable energy sector, particularly solar has to reckon with a new reality finally. The renewable energy sector, especially solar, will have the government’s ear, but don’t expect any major moves anytime soon, as the government grapples with broader issues across the economy. Solar at least has the comfort […] Read more
Latest UK Seabed Leasing Risks Raising Costs of Offshore Wind: WindEurope Updated On Wed, Feb 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy On February 8, 2021, the Crown Estate announced the results of its Round 4 seabed leasing for offshore wind in the UK. The Offshore Wind Lease Round 4 allocated areas for developing nearly 8 GW of capacity. This is too little new capacity considering the huge ambitions the UK Government has to quadruple its offshore […] Read more
IIT Madras Approaches Towards Improving Braking Performance of EVs Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, have developed strategies to improve the braking performance of Electric and Hybrid vehicles. This research could help implement a braking system in Electrified Vehicles (EVs), which can improve the stopping distance and ride comfort in the presence of regenerative braking. However, such strategies have been developed […] Read more
Hindustan Zinc Signs MoU with Epiroc for Using BEVs in Underground Mining Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s integrated producer of Zinc-Lead and Silver and a Vedanta Group Company, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Epiroc Rock Drills AB for Zero Emission and Sustainable Mining by introducing Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) in underground mining. HZL claims to become the first mining company in India to introduce electric […] Read more
bp & EnBW Selected for 3 GW Offshore Wind Leases in the UK Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy bp and partner EnBW have been selected as the preferred bidder for two major leases in the UK Offshore Wind Round 4 for projects worth 3 GW. bp and partner Energie Baden-Wuerttemberg AG (EnBW) of Germany have together been selected as the preferred bidder for two major leases in the UK Offshore Wind Round 4, the […] Read more
Total Expands US Portfolio With Acquisition of 2.2 GW Solar Pipeline, 600 MW Storage Updated On Mon, Feb 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Total has strengthened its presence in the US market by acquiring a pipeline of 2.2 GW of solar projects, and 600 MW of battery storage assets French major Total has announced that it has strengthened its presence in the US market by acquiring a development pipeline of 2.2 GW of solar projects, and 600 MW […] Read more
UNEP, Tata Power and Central Railway Partners to Launch EV Charging Points Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Central Railway, Mumbai, partners with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Tata Power to launch their novel green initiative to promote e-mobility in Mumbai. The joint venture has announced the installation of charging points for electrical vehicles (EVs) as a part of this initiative. These charging points would be available at all important railway […] Read more
NexWafe Lands €10 Mn Funding Round, Aims to Cut Solar Production Costs by 30% Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy High-efficiency monocrystalline silicon wafer manufacturer gears up for commercialization of its wafer technology, adds veteran VC to corporate board NexWafe GmbH, today announced completion of a €10 million capital raise with participation from both existing and new shareholders. Pioneers of in-line epitaxy for production of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon wafers, NexWafe’s EpiWafers provide solar panel manufacturers […] Read more
As EV Costs Drop, States’ Efforts to Ease Barriers Vary Dramatically: Report Updated On Thu, Feb 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to a report by ACEEE, there are many states in the United States that have done little to reduce barriers for EV adoption. With transportation now the largest source of US greenhouse gas emissions, several states are taking comprehensive steps to help enable residents and businesses to use and charge electric vehicle (EV), yet […] Read more