Study Reveals Tipping Points to Drive Mainstream EV Adoption in India Updated On Mon, Sep 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy A major new study by Castrol has revealed the ‘tipping points’ to achieve mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India. A major new study released by Castrol draws on the views of consumers, fleet managers and automotive industry leaders from across India to reveal the factors driving EV buying decisions. The report ‘Accelerating the EVolution’ […] Read more
Share of EV Sales in Europe Increased During COVID-19 Impacted Q2 Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy In Q2 2020, the market share of EV increased to 7.2 percent of total car sales in Europe, compared to a 2.4 percent share during the same period last year. In the second quarter (Q2) of 2020, the market share of electric vehicles (EV) increased to 7.2 percent of total car sales in Europe, compared […] Read more
SenseHawk Raises $5.1 Mn for Software Platform to Enhance Efficiency of Solar Plants Updated On Thu, Sep 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SenseHawk has raised USD 5.1 million in funding for its software platform that enhances efficiency in the development, construction & operation of solar plants. SenseHawk, a SaaS company that helps customers develop, build and operate solar and other infrastructure sites, has announced that it has raised USD 5.1 million in Series A1 funding. The investment […] Read more
BAT Planning Solar Plant in Bangladesh; Boond Solar Awarded Contract Updated On Wed, Sep 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy British American Tobacco (BAT) has contracted Boond Engineering Bangladesh (Boond Solar) to develop a 1.75 MW solar project in its premises in Bangladesh British American Tobacco (BAT), a British Multinational established in 1902 and the largest manufacturer of cigarettes worldwide, is planning to set up a solar power plant in its premises in Bangladesh. To […] Read more
Recycling, The Coming Challenge For Solar Panels Updated On Tue, Sep 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy With Global Solar Capacity crossing 600 GW this year, the industry can no longer afford to ignore the issue of recycling faulty or retiring solar panels. The 600 GW milestone for solar might have passed by unannounced this year, but it is a huge milestone, and 2020 might still end with close to 650 GW […] Read more
Trina, Longi Report Strong Sales in Apr-June Quarter On Buoyant US, China Demand Updated On Tue, Sep 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Tier 1 module manufacturers from China, Longi Solar and Trina Solar, seem to have shrugged off the impact of the Covid pandemic very well, with very strong results for the April to June quarter , and Hi, in case of Longi. The firms have reaped the full benefits of their strong domestic as well as […] Read more
Mahindra Partners With Israel’s REE Automotive to Develop EVs Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Mahindra & Mahindra has inked a pact with Tel Aviv-based REE Automotive to explore the production of commercial EVs. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has announced that it has inked a pact with Tel Aviv-based REE Automotive to explore the production of commercial electric vehicles (EVs). The Mumbai-based firm has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) […] Read more
Price Volatility in PolySilicon Prices Likely To Complicate Matters In India Updated On Tue, Aug 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Recent price volatility in polysilicon prices, caused first by a fire at a giant GCL facility in China, followed by the closure of a major plant owned by Tongwei, is likely to lead to some serious heartburn in India too. While full details of the damage caused by the fire at the GCL facility are […] Read more
HSBC Launches ‘Green Deposit’ for Financing Green Projects in India Updated On Fri, Aug 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy HSBC has launched its Green Deposit programme in India, which will enable the bank’s clients to support green and sustainable projects. British financing institution – HSBC has announced the launch of its Green Deposit programme in India for its corporate clients. The first-of-its-kind product for the Indian market, the Green Deposit will enable the bank’s […] Read more