Andhra Pradesh to Switch Auto-rickshaws into Electric under ‘Go Electric’ Campaign Updated On Mon, Aug 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) has launched a pilot project to convert the holy city, Tirupati into a Zero-emission city. Under the pilot project, NREDCAP will ramp up the electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the city by introducing more EVs and charging infrastructure. The project involves introducing three electric […] Read more
CERC Sticks To The Letter In PGCIL Tiff With Renew Power Updated On Tue, Jul 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has stuck to the letter of the law, rather than going with the spirit perhaps, in a ruling involving wind developers and a power grid corporation. Renew Power Private Limited obtained Stage-II connectivity for 300 MW at 220 kV Hiriyur sub-station, on the basis of National Thermal Power Corporation […] Read more
Tesla Postpones Semi Truck To 2022, Shows A Profit On Battery and Solar Updated On Tue, Jul 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy EV Poster firm, Tesla has just announced its second quarter (Q2) quarterly results. The firm, with an oversized presence and impact in the EV segment has shared some key metrics for its solar and energy storage business this time. In fact, even as it has postponed the launch of its electric trucks, the Semi Truck […] Read more
SECI Kick Starts Storage Push With Notice for 2 GWh Tender Updated On Mon, Jul 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a surprising move, the Solar Energy Corporation of India has issued a notice intimating its plans for a 2000MWh storage tender. The notice mentions that the final tender would be out by august 31, 2021. This seems to be the first ever storage only tender from the government agency, and follows NTPC’s expression of […] Read more
Devise Alternate Ways to Repurpose Fossil Fuels, Argues IDTechEx Updated On Thu, Jul 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy UK-headquartered IDTechEx, an independent market research and business intelligence provider, has advocated for devising novel ways to repurpose fossil fuel assets, as against simply resorting to obvious solutions like converting gasoline stations into EV charging stations. The latter trend has of late become popular among oil majors, which are looking to capitalise on the rapid […] Read more
India Planning Bids for 4 GWh of Grid-Scale Battery Storage System Updated On Tue, Jul 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an attempt to make the country’s electricity green, the Indian government is planning to invite bids for setting up around 4 GWh (4000 MWh) of grid-scale battery storage system at regional load dispatch centres (RLDCs), according to an announcement made by the Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh. The Union […] Read more
Energy Storage Analyst Updated On Sat, Jul 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Detailed techno-commercial assessment of cells, batteries and racks. Detailed techno-commercial assessment of PV modules, inverters and bi-directional converters. Able to independently conduct technical feasibility study of utility scale solar PV and BESS projects. Networking with manufacturers and research organizations. Modelling and simulation of BESS systems. Preparation of review guides, checklists and flowcharts for novel design […] Read more
Zypp Electric Launches Heavy Duty Cargo Scooters Starting Rs 59,000 Updated On Thu, Jul 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian last mile delivery app Zypp Electric has announced the launch of “India’s first B2B heavy duty electric scooter”- Zypp Cargo. The company has priced the single-battery scooter at Rs 59,000 and the double-battery model at Rs 74,000. The company says that this heavy-duty scooter is specially built for last-mile logistics, can load upto 250 kg and […] Read more
Texas’s Winter Crisis Helps Build A Case For Solar Storage . Will It Be The Turning Point? Updated On Mon, Jul 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Earlier this year, Winter Storm Uri swept across North America in the month of February and thrust the U.S. state of Texas in the grip of a major power crisis, causing electricity outages, disrupting telecom facilities, and creating food, medical support, and heat shortages. Like many other power-dependent infrastructures, the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant in […] Read more
