Honda, LG Energy Begin Construction of Multi-Billion Ohio EV Battery Plant Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Honda and LG Energy Solution have announced the beginning of the construction of their joint venture electric vehicle battery plant that will be spread over 2 million square feet in Fayette County in Ohio. In January, 2023, Honda said that the two companies have committed to invest $3.5 billion in the new joint venture (JV) […] Read more
Karnataka & Gujarat Lead in Clean Energy Transition; Odisha, Bihar, UP Laggards Updated On Mon, Feb 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new study conducted in unison by IEEFA (Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis) and Ember to create the States’ Electricity Transition (SET) Scoring System. The report takes a look at 16 states in India. The report has analyses 16 Indian states that make up 90% of the country’s yearly power needs. The states […] Read more
X-ELIO Sets up its First Utility Scale 60 MWh BESS Project in Texas, US Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy X-ELIO, that delves into the development, construction, financing and operation of renewable and sustainable energy projects, has added a BESS (battery energy storage system) project of 60 MW capacity, which has been set up in the Liberty County of Texas in the USA. This is a major project for X-ELIO, given that this is the […] Read more
SolarDuck: Pioneering Offshore Floating Solar Power Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Founded in 2018, SolarDuck B.V. is a pioneering offshore floating solar power company with a strong maritime heritage, spanning across the Netherlands and Norway. As a spin-off from the largest shipyard in the Netherlands, Damen Shipyards, SolarDuck has leveraged its expertise to bring its vision of “electrifying the world with offshore floating solar power” to […] Read more
India Needs Rs 33,750 Cr To Set Up Li-ion Cell, Battery Mfg Plants: CEEW Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Lithium is now a crucial element that would drive the world towards energy transition in a major way. In a recent study -‘How can India indigenise lithium-ion battery manufacturing?’ released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) said that India needs investments to the tune of Rs 33,750 crore to achieve the government […] Read more
“EV Policies At State & Central Level In India Are Very Encouraging”, Pankaj Goyal, Autonxt Automation Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The focus on EVs was accelerated from 2013 with the announcement of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 (NEMMP), followed by FAME – I and II subsequently. India has now gained good momentum on the EV deployment with a focus on all segments 2W, 3W, commercial vehicles, and of course passenger vehicles (PVs) all […] Read more
Ola Electric to Make EVs, Batteries in Tamil Nadu with Investment of Rs 7,614 Crore Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu government has issued a statement that electric vehicle manufacturer Ola Electric will be investing Rs 7,614 crore ($920 million) in Tamil Nadu for the production of electric cars and batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). The investment of $920 million from the firm will come through its subsidiaries Ola Electric Technologies and Ola […] Read more
Romania Gets €259 Million EU Aid for Solar Panels & Battery Production Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Europe is speeding for timely transition to clean energy to avoid climatic changes. In a key development, the European Commission has approved a EUR 259 million scheme to support investments in the production, assembly and recycling of batteries, of photovoltaic cells and of panels in Romania. The new funding is approved under EU State aid rules […] Read more
AutoNxt Automation Unveils Self-Driven E-Tractor at Chandigarh Electric Vehicle Expo Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy AutoNxt Automation, which claims to be India’s first electric tractor venture, showcased its self-driving Electric Tractor at Chandigarh Electric Vehicle Expo held recently. PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organized the electric vehicle expo at sector 34 exhibition ground at Chandigarh. The firm will soon launch, what it calls India’s first electric, autonomous (self-driving) […] Read more