SK Innovation Increases Investment in US EV Battery Business to $2.5 Bn Updated On Fri, May 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy SK Innovation has announced that it plans for additional investment in its US battery business, to fund the start of construction of a 2nd EV battery plant. South Korea-based SK Innovation has announced that it plans for additional investment in its US battery business, following approval by its Board of Directors to fund the start of construction of a […] Read more
Gridserve, Hitachi Partner to Set up Solar-Powered EV Charging Infra in UK Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Hybrid solar solutions specialist Gridserve Sustainable Energy Ltd has got multi-million-pound financial backing from Hitachi Capital (UK) PLC, an innovative financial solutions provider, to develop a solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the UK. As per the tie-up, Hitachi will provide its financial support and motor industry expertise, while Gridserve will use its specialisation […] Read more
EV Charging Startup Gets Backing of Siemens, Soros Fund Management Updated On Wed, Apr 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electric Vehicle (EV) charging startup Amply Power has secured USD 13.2 million in Series A funding from investors including Siemens Financial Services and Soros Fund Management to advance its services for commercial fleets. The company, founded by serial entrepreneur Vic Shao, helps commercial fleet operators to go electric by providing EV charging infrastructure with fixed […] Read more
France Aiming for 1/3rd Renewable Energy Mix by 2030 Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy France has recently submitted its final 2030 NECP to the EC, with an aim for 1/3rd renewable energy in its energy mix by 2030. France has recently submitted its final 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the European Commission. The country will aim for 33 percent or 1/3rd renewable energy in its energy […] Read more
EESL Tenders for 19 Lakh LED Street Lights Under SLNP Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL has issued a tender for the supply of 1.9 million or 19 lakh LED street lights and other related works across India under the SLNP. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has issued a tender for the supply of 1.9 million or 19 lakh LED street lights and other related works at Telangana Gram […] Read more
Pandemic to Hit Global EV Growth by 43% in 2020 Updated On Wed, Apr 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Research firm Wood Mackenzie has released a report where it predicts a 43 percent contraction in the global EV industry by the end of 2020. For a sector that was just building up some serious momentum, the crisis couldn’t have come at a worse time. The big hope now is that government stimulus plans will […] Read more
ST Introduces New Devices in Motor Control System Family Updated On Wed, Apr 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy French-Italian multinational electronics and semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics has introduced four new devices in the STSPIN32F0 motor-control system-in-package family. It simplifies the design of mains-powered home appliances and industrial equipment including corded power tools, drives, pumps, fans, and compressors. The 250V STSPIN32F0251 and STSPIN32F0252, and 600V STSPIN32F0601 and STSPIN32F0602 combine three-phase gate drivers and an STM32F0 […] Read more
Toyota Launches Renewable Venture With Chubu Electric in Japan Updated On Mon, Apr 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Toyota has established Toyota Green Energy with Chubu Electric for the purposes of obtaining and managing renewable energy sources in Japan Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that it has concluded an agreement to establish Toyota Green Energy LLP with Chubu Electric Power and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, for the purposes of obtaining and managing renewable energy […] Read more
Europe’s Cheapest Corporate Solar and Wind PPAs in Spain, Sweden: BNEF Updated On Mon, Apr 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Spain and Sweden respectively have the cheapest average corporate PPA prices in Europe for wind and solar electricity, according to a new survey. Spain and Sweden respectively have the cheapest average corporate PPA prices in Europe for wind and solar electricity, according to a new survey. The BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) 1H 2020 European Corporate PPA Price […] Read more