KPMG & CII Report on Shifting Gears: the Evolving EV landscape in India Updated On Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The report provides an understanding of segment wise propensity to transition to EVs by analyzing use cases and Total Cost of Ownership, and estimates the EV penetration by 2025 and 2030. It evaluates the policy framework and the readiness of the enabling ecosystem for EVs i.e. charging infrastructure, ownership models, localization of production, financing, and […] Read more
Efficient Storage Solutions can Meet Challenges in India’s RE Programme: Prabhu Updated On Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Efficient energy storage technology can help meet the challenges in India’s renewable energy (RE) programme, former union minister Suresh Prabhu has said. Efficient energy storage technology and solutions can help meet the challenges in India’s renewable energy (RE) programme, former union minister Suresh Prabhu has said. India has set an ambitious target of having 175 GW of clean energy by 2022 including 100 […] Read more
First Solar Powered Miniature Train in India Launched in Kerala Updated On Tue, Nov 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy A solar energy powered miniature train billed as the first of its kind in India was inaugurated at the Veli Tourist Village in Kerala by CM Pinarayi Vijayan A solar energy powered miniature train billed as the first of its kind in India, was inaugurated on November 2, 2020, at the Veli Tourist Village in […] Read more
OIL to Enlist EPC Vendors for Solar Plant Worth 100 MW or More in India Updated On Tue, Nov 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Oil India Limited (OIL) has tendered for the enlistment of EPC contractors for setting up a solar plant of capacity 100 MW and above in any state in India. Oil India Limited (OIL) has issued a tender, inviting expression of interest from eligible vendors for the enlistment of EPC contractors for the establishment of a […] Read more
KKR Launches Renewable Energy Platform ‘Virescent’ in India Updated On Fri, Oct 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Global investment firm KKR has announced the launch of Virescent Infrastructure, a newly created platform to acquire renewable energy assets in India. Global investment firm KKR has announced the launch of Virescent Infrastructure, a newly created platform to acquire renewable energy assets in India. Headquartered in Mumbai, Virescent aims to expand its diversified portfolio of operational renewable energy […] Read more
At Energy Forum, US Offers Perovskite Manufacturing To India Updated On Thu, Oct 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy At the IHS Cera Week, which concluded on October 28, among the more interesting conversations, and ‘offers’ for India, was the one from US Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, when he offered a joint effort with the US to develop cheaper solar cells and modules. For India, which has pushed for a huge ramp up in […] Read more
India’s Global Himalayan Expedition Wins UN Climate Action Award Updated On Wed, Oct 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Global Himalayan Expedition, an Indian organisation that leverages tourism and technology to help remote communities access solar energy has won the 2020 UN Global Climate Action Award. Global Himalayan Expedition, an Indian organisation that leverages tourism and technology to help remote communities access solar energy has won a prestigious UN award for its efforts to […] Read more
Pandemic Saves 2.5 Years of Emissions, Accelerates Coal Timeline in India: BNEF Updated On Wed, Oct 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The drop in energy demand due to the pandemic will remove some 2.5 years worth of energy sector emissions between now and 2050, according to BNEF The stark drop in energy demand due to the coronavirus pandemic will remove some 2.5 years’ worth of energy sector emissions between now and 2050, according to research company […] Read more
Global Solar Installations to hit 115 GW in 2020, Only 4.9 GW for India: WoodMac Updated On Wed, Oct 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy As global solar PV markets continue to weather the challenges posed by the pandemic, solar PV installations are expected to hit 115 GW dc this year. As global solar PV markets continue to weather the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, solar PV installations are expected to hit 115 GW dc this year, according to […] Read more
