French Energy Major EDF Bets on Storage With Pivot Power Buy Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy French utility EDF continues to invest in a future where it expects storage to play a critical role, by acquiring UK battery storage firm Pivot Power. For EDF, the acquisition is another step in its effort to become a large scale storage firm. The takeover of Pivot Power also follows EDF’s acquisition in September 2018 […] Read more
CCI Okays Hyundai, Kia’s Stake Buy in ANI, Ola Electric Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has provided its nod for the acquisition of shareholding by Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors in Ola Electric Mobility and ANI Technologies. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs said in a statement that, “CCI approves the acquisition of shareholding in ANI Technologies Pvt Ltd (ANI) and Ola Electric Mobility Pvt […] Read more
Gadkari Predicts: All Buses in India Will Switch to Electric in 2 Years Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Only electric buses will run across India in the next two years and that too without making it mandatory, Nitin Gadkari, India’s road transport and highways minister, said in New Delhi on Sept. 23. Speaking at an event on energy efficiency in micro, small and medium enterprises, Gadkari said that cost-saving in running Internal Combustion […] Read more
REIL Tenders for 2 MW Rooftop Solar Projects on Govt Buildings Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy REIL has issued a tender for the installation of 2 MW rooftop solar projects at various government buildings in Jaipur. Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible bidders for the installation of 2000 kWp (2 MW) grid-connected rooftop solar projects at various government buildings in Jaipur. The scope […] Read more
Will Tax Sops Help in Faster Adoption of Electric Vehicles? Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy To encourage faster adoption of electric vehicles, the government has now made its intentions clear. It often takes a tax break for an idea to be adopted. And if it is a substantial cut, then greater the force to get it past its inertial state. With the announcement of a cut in GST rates on […] Read more
Japan’s Mitsui Invests Rs 100 Crore in SmartE Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy SmartE, a Delhi-NCR based electric mobility startup, has raised Rs 100 crore from Japan’s Mitsui and Co. SmartE, a Delhi-NCR based electric mobility startup, has raised Rs 100 crore in funding from Japan’s Mitsui and Co. The e-mobility service provider, which is a subsidiary of Treasure Vase Ventures, has raised the amount as a part […] Read more
REIL Floats Tender for Solar Power Plants in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy REIL has tendered for solar plants with capacities ranging from 250 kW to 2 MW or more at various locations in Maharashtra Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL), a central public sector enterprise, has issued a tender, inviting bids from interested parties for the installation of solar PV power plants with capacities ranging from 250 […] Read more
Union Budget 2019: A Mixed Bag for the Solar Industry Updated On Sat, Jul 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy As expected from Modi Government 2.0, India’s first full-time woman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had few eggs in her basket for the renewables sector. Here’s how the key stakeholders of the solar industry, including policymakers, think tanks, leading private players have reacted to the government’s Budget for FY19-20: After the budget, Power Minister R. K. […] Read more
Fortum Plans to Foray into more Indian Cities with Higher per Capita Income Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The plan to venture in India will make India the first country outside Europe in this space, keeping in mind that, India aims to power most of its vehicles with electricity by 2030. We are constantly evaluating the Indian market for charging infrastructure. On our radar are the advanced cities with higher per capita incomes […] Read more