US Invests $ 9.5 Mn To Study Social Dynamics Of Siting Solar Project Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced an investment of $9.5 million for four new projects. This study was undertaken to examine the ways that siting practices can influence public attitudes toward and permitting of large-scale solar facilities. The research is expected to generate actionable insights that improve outcomes for host communities. It particularly […] Read more
SOLshare Secures $2.2 million Investment For EV Integration Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy SOLshare, a climate-tech company based in Dhaka, has recently secured an investment of $2.2 million in Series A+ funding led by SBK Tech Ventures as part of a $4 million round, according to a press release. The company claims that the integration of electric cars into the Blue Dart fleet is likely to bring significant […] Read more
Courier Company Blue Dart To Expand EV Fleet Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Courier and package distribution company Blue Dart has announced it will be expanding its EV fleet in order to cut down emissions. Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, Blue Dart, said, “Blue Dart is driving sustainable logistics in India, paving the path towards a greener future. By integrating electric vehicles into our fleet, we are poised to […] Read more
EU 2030 Net-Zero Targets Out Of Reach As Investments Plunge Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The European Union (EU) is set to fall far behind its energy transition targets for renewable energy, clean technology capacity, and domestic supply chain investments, according to Rystad Energy research and modeling. The bloc’s capital investments (capex) in clean technologies – including renewables, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), hydrogen, batteries, and nuclear – totaled […] Read more
Electrification Key For 1.5°C Target, Global Demand Must Go Beyond 30K TW: IRENA Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Electricity and electrification along with deployment of renewable power will play a crucial role in meeting the target of 1.5°C, according to a report by IRENA. The overall share of renewable energy in the energy mix will need to rise substantially to meet the 1.5°C target, driven by higher shares of renewable electricity and electrification, […] Read more
Zepto Partners With Battery Smart To Get Access To 1000 Battery Swapping Centers Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian battery swapping company Battery Smart today announced its partnership with Zepto, an e-grocery and quick commerce service. The partnership will allow the delivery partners of Zepto 1000 battery swapping service points. Battery swapping refers to system where a consumer swaps his discharged batteries with a charged batteries from battery swapping centres to reduce the […] Read more
Why Battery Makers In EU Are Shifting Their Base To The US? Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Several European Union (EU) battery manufacturing companies are now shifting their interests to the United States (US). Better tax credits benefits and pro-renewable policies of the western country seem to have attracted several of them to look towards the US for better returns. A recent report by a global energy think tank Rystad Energy indicated […] Read more
EV Maker Euler Motors Raises Rs 200 crore Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy The manufacturer of commercial electric vehicles, Euler Motors, announced that it has closed its Series C round, having raised approximately Rs 200 crore. The business had previously obtained over $60 million in new financing in October 2022 and approximately $14.5 million in November 2023. This round’s investors include Blume Ventures, a domestic venture capital firm, […] Read more
China To Spend $830 Mn For Solid-State Battery R&D: Report Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy China is planning to spend $830 million on all-solid-state battery R&D, reveals a report by Chinese Daily. Six companies, including CATL, BYD, China FAW Group, SAIC Motor Corp, Beijing WeLion New Energy Technology, and Geely Auto Group, will likely receive basic R&D support from the government, the report said. Chinese Government departments are heading this […] Read more
