BYD 1000 kW Leap: The Fastest EV Charging System Yet? Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Electric Vehicle (EV) industry was recently, well, shocked at news of BYD’s latest innovation of a MW sized charging. Generally, depending on its capacity, it takes anywhere between 20 minutes to 8 hours to charge up the battery of an EV. However, the Chinese automaker BYD announcement of its latest blade battery – flash […] Read more
Kerala’s Draft Energy Policy Mandates Solar, Proposes Community Solar Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Kerala, among the net importers of energy in the country, has released a draft energy policy where the state continues to push for solar, and by extension, a degree of energy self sufficiency. The draft policy mandates solar for all consumers using over 500 units in a month, with a minimum requirement of 1 kW. […] Read more
Piyush Goyal Seeks More Innovation From Indian Startups Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy With a thought-provoking speech that served as both an acknowledgement and a critique of India’s startup ecosystem, Union Minister Piyush Goyal held the mirror to India’s startup community at the Startup Mahakumbh event on Thursday in New Delhi. While acknowledging India’s progress and development, Goyal urged entrepreneurs to rethink their focus and aspire to global […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Shakti Pumps Gets Rs. 12.42 Cr Order From MEDA Updated On Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar pump manufacturer Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd. announced today that it has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) for the installation of 445 off-grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS). In a regulatory filing, the company said the project will be implemented at various locations across Maharashtra […] Read more
Can Honda Do An Activa With Its Activa e:? Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Honda Activa is not just a scooter. It stands as a symbol of no-nonsense mobility, deeply embedded in our memories and popular culture, and has even been immortalised in a hit song embraced by Gen Alpha. Launched in 2001, the petrol Activa revolutionised personal mobility in India, becoming a staple for millions, especially women, with […] Read more
Why Is Public EV Charging So Expensive? Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Owning an electric vehicle in India is as much a going green decision as saving money while using it. Since EVs have higher upfront costs when compared with a similar vehicle that has an internal combustion engine, the justification for saving money after using it is only if you will use it for as much […] Read more
ADB & Shriram Finance Sign Deal To Boost EV Financing in India Updated On Tue, Mar 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Shriram Finance Limited have signed a loan agreement for $150 million to boost access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in India. The agreement will focus on granting business loans for financing electric vehicles (EVs) and low-emission commercial vehicles for business purposes. The loan will particularly […] Read more
IIT Madras Unveils EV Labs To Advance Battery & Charging Tech Updated On Tue, Mar 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) has launched ‘Zero e-mission,’ a comprehensive set of e-mobility initiatives spanning various domains, including Education, Skilling, Research, Policy, Outreach, and Safety. Led by the Department of Engineering Design at IIT Madras, these initiatives aim to foster strong industry collaborations to accelerate India’s EV transition. The initiatives launched […] Read more
Green Financier Ecofy Secures USD 12.5 Million From IFU Updated On Tue, Mar 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy Ecofy Finance Private Limited, India’s green-transition-focused NBFC, has announced that it has secured a USD 12.5 million long-term loan facility from the Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU), a development finance institution owned by the Government of Denmark. The funding will support Ecofy’s further expansion into funding EVs and Solar systems in India. Ecofy aims […] Read more
