Prioritise Electrification of 2 & 3 Wheeler Segment: Report Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The report brings insights and opinions from the country’s first multimodal e-mobility initiative, titled ‘Beyond Nagpur: The Promise of Electric Mobility’. A new report by the Ola Mobility Institute, a policy research and social innovation think-tank, offers insights from the shared mobility providers extensive electric vehicle operations in Nagpur to help devise business models, provide […] Read more
Ather Energy Announces Entry Into Chennai in June Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Today Ather Energy announced its plan to enter the Indian Auto Hub- Chennai, in June. Chennai became the second city where Ather is expanding after its successful commercial launch in Bengaluru in 2018. Entering the phase of rapid expansion Ather has announced its entry in the auto hub of the country Chennai. The EV firm […] Read more
India’s Road Towards EV Adoption… Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy When it comes to Electric Vehicles (EVs), India would certainly seem to be playing catch up with the rest of the world. Consider the fact that in China, they have already started worrying about a mini-bust in the sector, thanks to the huge number of startups and major players who have jumped in. Thus, even […] Read more
Tata Power Shifts Complete Focus to Renewable Energy, to Cease Building New Coal Plants: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Utility ceases new coal-fired power development, creates a future based on renewables. One of the country’s largest private integrated power company, Tata Power has recently made it publicly clear that it will cease building new coal-fired capacity, according to a report released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report, Tata Power: […] Read more
Fast Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries which can Maintain their Capacity Updated On Wed, Apr 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy A team of researcher has developed a way to make lithium-ion batteries that can charge within minutes but still operate at a high capacity. A team of researcher from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the US, have developed a way to make lithium-ion battery that can charge within minutes but still operate at a high capacity, an advancement […] Read more
SECI Struggles with Implementation, 3rd Extension For 97.5 MW Rooftop Scheme Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for submissions has been extended to April 30, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for submission of bids on its 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV system scheme for government buildings, for the second time in the last 7 days. On April 9, 2019, the nodal […] Read more
Salt as Energy Storage: Vattenfall Launches Pilot Project at Berlin Thermal Plant Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vattenfall, together with the Swedish company SaltX Technology, will test how renewable wind and solar power can be stored in salt. The pilot plant at the Reuter thermal power plant in Spandau, Berlin, has a total storage capacity of 10 MWh and was officially commissioned today. In experiments, SaltX’s patented technology has proven to be […] Read more
MNRE Eyes Comments on Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Storage Batteries for Lab Testing Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy These draft guidelines has been prepared in consultation with the related stakeholders, including experts from test labs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi and Battery Storage Industry. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sought suggestions or comments from public and related stakeholders on the guidelines drafted for series approval of storage […] Read more
Over 90% of Electric 2Ws in India To Lose FAME II Subsidy: Report Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy A shocking discovery has been made for the Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturers, the much-awaited FAME II scheme eligibility criteria will see around 95% of the existing electric two-wheelers miss the subsidy support, says a report by CRISIL. On March 28, 2019, the Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprise issued a notification, which laid out […] Read more
