IOCL, Panasonic Energy Form JV For EV Batteries Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Panasonic Energy, a Panasonic Group Company, have signed a binding term sheet to draw a framework for the formation of a JV for manufacturing cylindrical lithium-ion cells in India in anticipation of expanding demand for batteries for two and three-wheel vehicles and energy storage systems in the Indian market, the […] Read more
iFOREST Report Sees Potential For More Ambitious Renewable Targets In Assam Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy iFOREST a research-based organization, in a recent report on enabling renewable energy in Assam recognized the steps taken by the Assam government to increase renewable energy (RE) penetration. It considered the states progress since the announcement of the Assam Renewable Energy Policy 2022 (AREP 2022) in November 2022. iFOREST’s research indicates the need for accelerated […] Read more
Zetwerk Wins Order From Indian Oil To Set Up 1400+ Fast EV Chargers Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based Zetwerk, which is a managed marketplace for contract manufacturing announced its plans to install electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers in major cities and on key highways to enhance accessibility and travel convenience. Zetwerk, a managed marketplace for contract manufacturing recently, secured an order with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to set up EV fast […] Read more
Australian Government Invests $1 Billion For Solar Sunshot Program Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy A joint media release by Anthony Albanese Member of Parliament (MP), and the Prime Minister of Australia shared the Albanese government’s $1 billion investment in the Solar Sunshot programme in Australia. The minister said, “Solar Sunshot will help Australia capture more of the global solar manufacturing supply chain through support, including production subsidies and grants. […] Read more
MAHAPREIT Invites Bids To Set Up 350 EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra’s Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Ltd (MAHAPREIT) and a subsidiary of MPBCDC invited e-Tender to set up EV Charging stations. The tender invited an open e-tender through an online submission under Part I (Technical Bid) on behalf of MAHAPREIT, Mumbai for the empanelment of agencies to set up […] Read more
MERC Relief For Wind Energy Generator In Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its order earlier this month, provided relief from the threat of disconnection to a Wind Energy Generator (Rajlakshmi Minerals) , after the state discom, Maharashtra State Energy Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) threatened to disconnect its turbines. MSEDCL’s contention was threefold. a) Apparent non-installation of individual meters at each […] Read more
MNRE Amends Rules For Solar Mini-Grid Installations In Tribal Area Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a notification released on March 26, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) amended the dedicated scheme aimed at electrification of unelectrified households belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). This initiative was launched under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) on January 4th. According to the original notification […] Read more
EDP Renewables & Walmart Sign 15-yr PPA For 180 MW Texas Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy EDP Renewables North America LLC and Walmart Inc. have signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a portion of a new 180-megawatt (MWac) solar project in Texas. Under the PPA, Walmart will be an offtaker for 162 MWac, complementing its current corporate procurement from EDPR NA projects of 233 MWac of utility-scale solar and […] Read more
TotalEnergies & SINOPEC Ink Deal For Sustainable Jet Fuel In China Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy TotalEnergies and China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (“SINOPEC”) have signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) to jointly develop a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production unit at SINOPEC’s refinery in China. The planned unit, jointly owned by SINOPEC and TotalEnergies, will have the capacity to produce 230,000 tons of SAF per year and will process local […] Read more
