E-mobility in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati gets BEE push Updated On Mon, Apr 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Union power ministry-led Bureau of Energy Efficiency has given its consent to the Andhra Pradesh energy department to retrofit existing engines of 200 auto rickshaws in Tirupati and 100 in Visakhapatnam with electric kits and swappable batteries. As a pilot project, three internal combustion engine autos were converted to electric in Tirupati and have […] Read more
Fire incidents Compel Ola and Pure EV to recall thousands of e-scooters Updated On Mon, Apr 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy The fire incidents in electric vehicles across the country is pushing the electric vehicle manufacturers to recall their EVs as their goodwill stares at a decline. The central government has also formed a panel to examine if the OEMs were negligent in manufacturing the electric vehicles. Now Pure EV and Ola Electric have recalled thousands […] Read more
APTEL Overturns BERC Order In 5 MW RE Project, Restores tariff Of Rs 10.90/kWh Updated On Fri, Apr 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has recently overturned Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (BERC) order that rejected a renewable project developer’s plea for extension of the Commercial Operation Date (COD) due to delays created by the procurer. In March 2013, Avantika Contractors India Limited (the project developer) entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Bihar […] Read more
Statkraft inks 300 GWh RE PPA with German cement mfr Updated On Fri, Apr 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Statkraft, a hydropower company fully owned by the Norwegian state, has signed a further power purchase agreement (PPA) with OPTERRA, a German cement manufacturer, for the supply of renewable power from onshore wind and solar power. It follows a wind power PPA agreed in 2021 and enables OPTERRA to further transition its plant operations to a […] Read more
GE unveils turbine tower 3D printing facility in New York Updated On Fri, Apr 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Paris-based GE Renewable Energy has inaugurated a new research and development facility that will conduct research on how to 3D print the concrete base of towers used in wind turbines. The research will enable GE to 3D print the bottom portion of the wind turbine towers on-site at wind farms, lowering transportation costs and creating […] Read more
Atul Greentech Partners with Honda and Valeo to Make Electric Vehicles Updated On Fri, Apr 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Gujarat based Indian electric vehicle player Atul Greentech Private Limited (AGPL) has announced that the company has collaborated with Honda Power Pack Energy India Private Limited and Valeo to develop electric vehicles in India that will feature battery swapping solutions. Atul Greentech is a subsidiary of Atul Auto Limited, which has specialised in three wheeler […] Read more
Mercedes Benz electric EQS SUV offers 660 km range Updated On Fri, Apr 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Leading luxury car provider, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new electric sport utility vehicle – EQS electric SUV. The new electric vehicle model is now the flagship model in the global portfolio of Mercedes-Benz. The German automaker is claimed to offer a range of 536– 660 km on a single charge. Mercedes-Benz says that the EQS […] Read more
Amazon Announces New Renewable Projects of 3.5 GW Across the World Updated On Fri, Apr 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Global ecom giant Amazon has announced it is investing in 37 new renewable energy projects across the globe adding up to 3.5 GW. The new projects will include 26 solar power projects, 3 wind energy farms and 8 rooftop solar projects at Amazon buildings around the world. Amazon continues to be the largest renewable energy […] Read more
Log9 Materials Commissions Cell Manufacturing Facility At Bengaluru Updated On Fri, Apr 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-headquartered advanced battery-technology and deep-technology startup Log9 Materials has started India’s first indigenously-developed cell manufacturing facility at Log9 campus, Jakkuru, Bengaluru. Making cells indigenously is a key target for the country’s self reliance plans and to meet future electric mobility goals. This state-of-the-art cell manufacturing facility built by Log9 is going to be South East […] Read more
