BPCL and Bounce Infinity Collaborate To Set Up Battery Swapping Stations Updated On Tue, May 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy State owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Bounce Infinity have said that they have collaborated to strengthen the extensive battery swapping infrastructure of Bounce Infinity. According to the company statement, Bounce Infinity will set up battery swapping stations across Bharat Petroleum fuel stations in the collaboration. This will be done in a phased manner in […] Read more
MNRE EoI For Establishment Of Three Power And RE Equipment Hubs Updated On Tue, May 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Union Ministries of Power and New and Renewable Energy have jointly proposed a Rs 1000 crore worth scheme inviting the companies for establishment of three manufacturing zones in the country by 2026-27, two in a brownfield on already developed land and one greenfield manufacturing zone in a coastal area of the country. The details […] Read more
Two Indian Agri-energy Organisations Make It To Shortlist For Ashden Awards Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Collectives for Integrated Livelihoods Initiatives and Oorja Development Solutions, trailblazing agri-energy organisations working with smallholder farmers in India, have made it to the shortlist for Ashden Awards. This year the awards received 148 applications from across the world. A release by Ashden says, “The Indian initiatives include Collectives for Integrated Livelihoods Initiatives helping tribal […] Read more
Global trailblazers offer inclusive off-grid solutions Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy By Chhavi Sharma, International Programme Manager, Ashden The shortlists for the annual Ashden Awards highlight a new crop of grassroots renewable energy solutions – revealing key trends in the sector, and raising the profile of its breakout stars. The awards accelerate climate innovation creating fairer, better low-carbon world. The awards shortlists, announced earlier this month, […] Read more
Vibrant Energy Strengthens Top Tier With Vinay Pabba As COO Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar developer Vibrant Energy, a strong name in the C&I segment where it has pushed its opex model, has strengthened its senior management team. Backed by Macquarie Group, Vibrant Energy will look to Pabba as COO to grow and manage its portfolio of projects better. Pabba, an IIT Madras and XLRI Jamshedpur Alumni, is a […] Read more
TVS Launches iQube e-scooter in three variants Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy Indian two wheeler major TVS Motor has announced the launch of its TVS iQube electric scooter in three variants. TVS Motor claims that the products come with best-in-class on-road range of 140 km on a single charge. The e-scooters will offer a host of features such as 7 inch TFT touchscreen, clean UI, infinity theme […] Read more
Mobile Fuel Delivery Startup Repos Energy Gets Funding From Ratan Tata Updated On Wed, May 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy National startup award winner Repos Energy has raised a pre-series round of funding from Ratan Tata. A report quoted Ratan Tata as saying, “Repos is a well-conceived project with good execution. I wish them all the success.” A few months ago, Repos Energy had forged a tie up with Mahindra’s Truck and Bus Division (MTB) […] Read more
Battery Swapping For Electric Vehicles And Ways To Lead The Change Updated On Tue, May 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy By Dr. Irfan Khan Electric vehicles are becoming more visible with the increasing use cases in the commercial vehicle space. Many manufacturers and solution providers are working on measures to make EVs more affordable, easy to charge and economical to operate. One such technology that gives all these benefits to fleet operators is battery swapping. […] Read more
Ather Closes Series E Fund Raise With $128 Million Round From NIIFL, SOF, Hero Moto Updated On Fri, May 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bengaluru based Ather Energy, a leading electric two-wheeler company in India, has confirmed the completion of its Series E round of funding with signing of investment agreements amounting to $128 million with National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited’s (NIIFL) Strategic Opportunities Fund (SOF), and Hero MotoCorp, a significant shareholder of Ather, and additional investors. Details […] Read more