Govt Urges Stakeholders to Contact Nodal Officer for Grievance Redressal on Pref to Make in India Order Updated On Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an office memorandum stating that for any grievance redressal purpose with respect to its order on ‘Preference to Make in India’, industry stakeholders can contact to the nodal officer. For this purpose, Sutapa Majumdar is the MNRE’s nodal officer for dealing grievances w.r.t. the matter. […] Read more
EV Boom to Cause Nickel Sulphate Supply to Peak in 2027: WoodMac Updated On Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Nickel in sulphate production is expected to rise from 211 Kt in 2019 to its peak at 450 Kt in 2027, while demand driven by the EV sector continues to accelerate Nickel in sulphate production is expected to rise from 211 kilo-tonnes (Kt) in 2019 to its peak at 450 Kt in 2027, while demand […] Read more
Orb Energy Hires Rabindra Satpathy as Exec VP – Business Development Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Shell-backed solar power firm Orb Energy has appointed Rabindra Satpathy as its Executive Vice President – Business Development. Now, Satpathy will oversee the Bengaluru-based company’s business development in ground-mounted solar power plants, including storage, floating solar and other new projects. He brings with him more than 35 years of solar experience in design, engineering, product […] Read more
Solar Manufacturers Support Vocal-for-Local Program; Seek Level-Playing Field Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The country’s leading solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers, including RenewSys, Vikram Solar and Webel Solar, have extended their support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for Vocal-for-Local program. However, they sought level-playing field for all irrespective of the area within the country. By welcoming the government’s move, Avinash Hiranandani, Global CEO & Managing Director of […] Read more
Winning of Rs 2.90/kWh Renewable+Storage Tender by Renew Power Might be the Biggest Event of 2020 for Renewables, in terms of impact. Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a recent tender for Round-The-Clock (RTC) supply of 100 percent renewable energy (RE) power with storage, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has discovered a levelised tariff of Rs 3.52/kWh for 15 years. The bid was won by Renew Power. On the significance of this development for the renewables industry in India, we […] Read more
EV Batteries as Storage batteries for Grid Power. Possible, Says MIT Study Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy If there is one area where the renewable energy industry steals a march over fossil fuel based sectors, it has to be the area of recycling. Unlike thermal and oil/gas based energy generators, renewable technologies have come up in the glare of huge public expectations and appraisal, and having to prove themselves better at every […] Read more
EV Startup ‘Ather Energy’ Inks Pact with Scooter Sharing Platform ‘Bounce’ Updated On Tue, May 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based e-mobility startup Ather Energy has entered into a partnership with dockless mobility solution provider Bounce for a scooter selling and sharing initiative ‘Peer to Peer’ (P2P) with the pilot programme taking off from Bengaluru. As per the deal, Hero MotoCorp-backed company will sell its ‘Ather 450’ e-scooter through Bounce’s website and customers can book this scooter […] Read more
KYB and REE Partner to Develop Next-Gen Modular EV Platforms Updated On Fri, May 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy KYB and REE Automotive have announced a strategic partnership to develop suspension capabilities for future EV platforms. KYB Corporation (KYB) and REE Automotive (REE) have announced a strategic partnership to develop suspension capabilities for future electric vehicle (EV) platforms. According to the joint statement issued by the firms, automotive Tier 1 supplier KYB’s unparalleled semi-active […] Read more
Solar Companies Resume Manufacturing Cautiously after Govt Eases Lockdown Norms Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy With India slowly opening up its economic activities again after total shutdown for many days amidst coronavirus lockdown, various companies across the clean energy space, whether top brands or startups are also resuming operations by reopening their factories and offices. Despite lockdown continued, the government has provided permission to various companies across sectors to reopen […] Read more