Ather Energy Brings Online First Batch of Charging Points in Mumbai Network Updated On Wed, Apr 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based EV two-wheeler startup Ather Energy has announced the setting up of its fast charging network Ather Grid in Mumbai. Working in collaboration with startup Park+, the firm has already brought online 10 charging points across various key locations in the city with a further 30 such points expected by next year. In a press statement, the firm stated […] Read more
ONGC Tenders for 15 MW Solar Plant at Vagra Site in Gujarat Updated On Tue, Apr 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy ONGC has issued a tender for the commissioning of a 15 MW (ac) grid-connected solar power plant at its Vagra Site in Gujarat. The state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), a multinational crude oil and gas entity, has issued a tender for the commissioning of a 15 MW (ac) grid-connected solar power plant at […] Read more
Tata Nexon EV Crosses Milestone of 4000 Units Sales Updated On Mon, Apr 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Launched in January 2020, the Tata Nexon EV has become the highest sold EV in the country with over 4,000 units sold in just 14 months from its launch. Recently, Tata Motors announced its sales in the domestic & international market, for Q4 FY21 (quarter 4 of the financial year 2021), which stood at 191,720 […] Read more
Electric Vehicles Market Share to Exceed 50% From 2033: Rystad Updated On Mon, Apr 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The share of electric vehicles in global passenger car sales is set to quadruple in 2026 from 4.6% last year and exceed 50% from 2033 onwards. The market penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) is increasing rapidly as a result of the accelerating energy transition, and demand for batteries is expected to skyrocket going forward for […] Read more
The 12 States Welcoming EV Adoption With Policies To Match: WRI India Updated On Sat, Mar 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy 12 states in India stand out for their electric vehicles (EV) policies which can actually support and nurture an EV transition, according to a recent report launched by the World Resources Institute India (WRI India). According to the report titled, “A review of State Government Policies for Electric Mobility”, a total of 14 states have […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL to Set Up Battery Swap Points, Partners with SUN Mobility Updated On Thu, Mar 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power-DDL, India’s leading power distribution utility in Delhi, has announced that it will be setting up a network of Battery Swap Points across North and North-West Delhi under its partnership with SUN Mobility, an energy mobility solutions provider. In collaboration with Tata Power-DDL, a joint venture of Tata Power and Govt. of NCT of […] Read more
Rapido To Launch ‘Rapido EV’ E-bike Taxi Services, Partners with Zypp Electric Updated On Thu, Mar 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Rapido, one of India’s first and fastest-growing Bike taxi apps has announced that it is going to launch an electric bike (e-bike) taxi service, under a partnership with Zypp Electric, a last-mile delivery provider. The new E-taxi will be called ‘Rapido EV’, which will be starting from March 2021 in Delhi and the National Capital […] Read more
RERC Yields to Objections, Extends Net-Metering Benefits Till June 30 Updated On Thu, Mar 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy RERC has now announced that all rooftop solar Net-Metering agreements upto June 30, 2021, will be honoured for their contract durations. The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has announced that after receiving comments and objections from stakeholders on its draft Regulations for Grid-Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems, 2020, it will now work again on […] Read more
Solar Firms Almost Unanimous on 10 kW Rule for Net-Metering – It’s a Disaster Updated On Wed, Mar 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy While industry reaction to the new rules from the Ministry of Power that mandates net metering upto a limit of 10 kW only have been well reported, we decided to speak to installers across states to get a broader view. What we see is a very clear divide between a vast number of smaller installers, […] Read more