China’s CATL Joins Next Energy for Battery Storage Business in Japan Updated On Sat, Jul 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy CATL will provide the components for storage batteries and its Japanese partner Next Energy & Resources will be in charge of assembly. China’s CATL, the world’s largest maker of electric car batteries has partnered with Next Energy and will start selling products for homes and businesses in Japan in 2020 with an eye toward tapping […] Read more
Industry Reacts to High Court Stay on AP Order for PPA Review Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy High Court ordered a stay that gave respite to wind firms while state action to temporarily shut projects added to their jitters Reacting to the High Court stay on the AP order for reviewing PPAs, law firm J Sagar Associates that represents ReNew Power in high court said that Andhra Pradesh government has ‘no right’ to […] Read more
Cobalt and Nickel Supply Woes to Hurt EV Makers – Woodmac Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The rising popularity of EVs globally and the rush to adopt cleaner mobility options has led to a surge in demand for Cobalt and Nickel. Electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage have dominated the narrative in the metals and mining space. As announcements on EV targets by automakers and governments grow, panic around a steady […] Read more
Top 10 Turbine OEMs to Spend €2.3 bn on R&D by 2023 Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that the R&D expenses among the world’s top ten wind turbine OEMs is expected to increase to € 2.3 billion by 2023. A new report has revealed that the research and development (R&D) expenses among the world’s top ten wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) is expected to increase to […] Read more
Usha Shriram Expands Footprint in Solar with On-Grid Inverters Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Through the launch of its Eurolex Smart On-Grid Inverters, the company is ready to disrupt the market. Expanding its product portfolio in solar space, Usha Shriram, a multi-product company, has launched a unique range of smart on-grid inverters under the brand ‘Eurolex’. Through the launch of its Eurolex Smart On-Grid Inverters, the company is ready […] Read more
By When Do You Think The Road to Electric Vehicle Transition is Realistic? Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy After the Union Budget 2019, it is quite clear that Modi government 2.0 has fastened its seatbelt to take a ride on Electric Vehicles, but its transition speed needs to be made clear. Here are some views from a few industry veterans. Mithun Srivatsa Co-Founder & CEO, Blowhorn “The Government has been consistently pushing forward […] Read more
Canadian Solar Awarded 51.1 MW Solar Project in Brazil Auction Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has been awarded a 51.1 MW solar PV project in the Sixth Federal Energy Auction (A-4) held in Brazil. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that it has been awarded a 51.1 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the Sixth Federal Energy Auction (A-4) held in Brazil […] Read more
In the Andhra Pradesh PPA Standoff, Where Is The Exit Route? Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) mess continues to get curiouser. After some clumsy damage to the prospects of existing and future solar projects with the unilateral decision to relook PPA’s, the state government’s latest missive to Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) ups the stakes further. The […] Read more
Still Elusive: Jumpstarting Solar Manufacturing in India Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi rarely misses an opportunity to highlight the success of its renewable energy push, when given an opportunity. And it has good reason to do so. Besides taking installed renewable capacity (wind +solar) from barely 25 GW to an estimated 70 GW plus till now, the government has also […] Read more
