GESCL Floats 35 MW/57 MWh Solar+Storage EPC Tender Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Gujarat State Corporation Limited (GESCL) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) to appoint contractors for the design, engineering, installation, construction, commissioning & operation and maintenance of a 35 MW (AC) solar PV grid-connected power plant along with a minimum 57 MWH battery energy storage system, with 12 years O&M, at its Kutch Lignite Thermal Power […] Read more
Toyota Plans $13.5 B Investment in EV Battery Tech by Decade End Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Japanese auto major Toyota Motor is planning to spend over $13.5 billion by 2030 to develop batteries and its battery supply system, aiming to head technological developments over the next decade, revealed an online briefing on batteries and carbon neutrality. The world’s largest automaker by volume, which pioneered hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles with the popular Prius, […] Read more
Ola Electric S1 Scooters Sale Begins Today, Starting at Rs 99,999 Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Bangalore-based Ola Electric Mobility is opening the purchase of its electric Ola S1 scooters from today, i.e. September 8, in two variants — S1 and S1 Pro — at Rs 99,999 and Rs 1,29,999, respectively. The two-wheeler manufacturer launched the two new scooters (ex-showroom including FAME II subsidy and excluding state subsidies) last month. Deliveries will […] Read more
Egypt Set To Catch Up On Solar Growth In Coming Years Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy GlobalData’s has released a new report, ‘Egypt Power Market Outlook to 2030, Update 2021 – Market Trends, Regulations, and Competitive Landscape’ to evaluate and project the Egyptian power market to 2030. Egypt, despite having very favourable conditions for renewable energy, especially solar power, has lagged until recently, like much of the countries in the African […] Read more
CRH Study Makes The Case For India To Drop 27 GW of Planned Coal Fired Generation Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Yet another study, this time by Ember and Climate Research Horizons (CRH) has laid down a stark warning for India’s thermal power plans. The report released by the organisation states that based on analysis by Climate Research Horizons (CRH), 27 GW of pre-permit and permitted new coal power plant proposals are now “superfluous to requirements […] Read more
EDF, California Community Group Sign 300 MW Solar+Storage PPA Updated On Tue, Sep 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables North America (EDFR) and Clean Power Alliance (CPA) have signed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Desert Quartzite Solar-plus-Storage project, which consists of of a 300 megawatt (MWac) solar project coupled with a 600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The project is expected to begin delivery of clean electricity to […] Read more
Over 70% Indian Households Use LPG as Primary Cooking Fuel: CEEW Updated On Tue, Sep 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy More than 70 per cent of Indian households use LPG as their primary cooking fuel and 85 per cent have LPG connections, according to a new study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). However, add the report, as many as 54 per cent households continue to use traditional solid fuels, either exclusively or by […] Read more
LONGi’s H1 FY21 Results Out: US$5.438 B Revenue Reported Updated On Mon, Sep 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Chinese module manufacturer LONGi has released its financial results for the first half of 2021, reporting revenue of 35.098 billion yuan (around US$5.438 billion), an increase of 74.26% compared to the same period of last year. The company earned a net profit of 4.993 billion yuan (around US$773.688 million), up 21.30% over the prior-year period. […] Read more
EcoFlow’s New Portable Power Station Can Charge 12 Devices at Once Updated On Mon, Sep 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy EcoFlow, a portable power and renewable energy solutions company, has launched the DELTA mini portable power station on HSN, the Home Shopping Network. Designed for outdoor recreation and work backup for users who work outside or in places that lack convenient power access, the indoor/outdoor DELTA mini can power 90% of devices and appliances and […] Read more