Rajib K Mishra Assumes Role of CMD at PTC Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Power trading solution provider PTC India (formerly known as Power Trading Corp of India) has appointed Rajib Mishra as its Chairman and Managing Director with immediate effect. Mishra was the director of marketing and business development prior to being appointed as Acting Chairman of PTC following the resignation of Deepak Amitabh. A company statement from […] Read more
Energy Transition and Clean Energy Investment in India Report – 10 Key Takeaways Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Several factors effect the green energy transition, such as the developmental aspect. However, the transition is becoming a reality. India’s largest Investment Banking franchise Avendus, in its latest report, Energy Transition and Clean Energy Investment in India, gives a picture of business segments emerging across the green economy value chain. The report also gives an […] Read more
Renalfa Acquires 73 MW Bulgarian Wind Facility From Alpiq Updated On Wed, Mar 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Austrian renewable energy company Renalfa IPP has agreed to acquire the Vetrocom wind farm situated in Bulgaria from Switzerland based Alpiq. With a capacity of 72.5 MW, the wind farm, which is wholly owned by Alpiq, generates yearly an average of 135 GWh of climate-friendly electricity. Renalfa is a joint venture between the French investment […] Read more
Can Solid-state Batteries Replace Lithium-ion Batteries in EV? Updated On Fri, Mar 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become the fundamental power source for electric vehicles (EVs), and their demand skyrocketed with the surge in the EV market. However, since the very beginning, some challenges raised doubts about the suitability of the technology in the long term. Solid-state batteries with their solid electrolyte, are expected to provide greater safety […] Read more
“Ultimately, Green Hydrogen Will Drive The Biggest Changes In Energy”, John Grimes, SEC Australia Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy John Grimes leads the Smart Energy Council – Australia as its CEO. The council is an independent body that gives an impetus to the renewables sector in Australia by offering energy solutions. In March this year, John led an over 34 member delegation representing over 29 Australian smart energy firms to India. This visit saw […] Read more
Access to finance remains a significant challenge for many energy storage projects: V G Anil, ARENQ Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Pune-based ARENQ, a manufacturer and distributor of storage batteries for all industries, is a subsidiary of Sunlit Power. The CEO of ARENQ, V G Anil, speaks to Saur Energy about the battery storage industry in India and the ambitions of the firm. What are some alternatives to li-ion batteries that the industry can […] Read more
The Top 5: Electric Motorcycles in India in 2023 Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Electric vehicles started competing with conventional fossil fuel-run vehicles in the last few years. The year 2022 was a significant year for EVs, as it saw the addition of over 10 million new BEVs and PHEVs to the global EV fleet, a 55 percent increase from 2021. Just like many other major economies, India too […] Read more
EV rental services set up their own charging stations to ensure seamless customer experience: Dr Irfan Khan, eBikeGo Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Electric vehicle (EV) rental services, particularly for two-wheelers, has seen a significant rise in India in recent years. This can be attributed to various factors, including the growing awareness about the benefits of EVs, the increasing availability of charging infrastructure and the government’s push towards the adoption of electric vehicles. In 2021, electric two-wheeler sales […] Read more
With An Aim Of 40% Domestic Sourcing By 2030, European Commission Announces Net Zero Industry Act Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Following the Inflation Reduction Act in the US, India’s own PLI schemes and the Basic Customs Duty on Solar Imports, the European Commission is set to erect some protectionist fences at its borders too. Under the European Commission’s (EC) proposed Net Zero Industry Act, which seeks to accelerate the decarbonisation of the energy sector in […] Read more