Renewables in APAC to be Cheaper Than Coal by 2030, Led by India Updated On Thu, Nov 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report shows that most markets in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region can expect to see a cheaper levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) for renewables compared to coal by 2030. With India and Australia expected to lead the charge. The latest report by Wood Mackenzie tails that across the region, new investments in renewables […] Read more
MG ZS EV Participates in First-Ever EV Trial-Run Between Delhi and Agra Updated On Thu, Nov 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy MG Motor India has participated in the first-ever EV trial run, the #NHforEV2020 Tech Trial Run, between Delhi and Agra with ZS EV. MG Motor India has participated in the first-ever EV trial run between Delhi and Agra with ZS EV. Launched as part of the Government of India’s mission to put more EVs on […] Read more
Will CERC Restart in December? Hopes High As 174 Judgements Await Sunlight Updated On Thu, Nov 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), which has been shut since an Aug 29 ruling by the Supreme Court, might just reopen before its shutdown crosses 100 days, with luck. The SC order, which had been written to enforce an earlier ruling of 2018 mandating a member of law at all such commissions, had forced […] Read more
TEXEL Signs an Agreement with ASU to Move new Battery Tech Towards Commercialisation Updated On Wed, Nov 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy The battery technology development company, TEXEL Energy Storage (TEXEL), and Arizona State University (ASU) have signed a cooperation agreement with the purpose to bring a new battery technology towards commercialization in the United States. The new battery technology that is originally developed by Savannah River National laboratory (SRNL), is potentially much more cost effective than Lithium-Ion batteries in […] Read more
OKAYA Bags World Bank-funded Contract for Setting up EV Charging Stations Across India Updated On Wed, Nov 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy OKAYA has bagged a major World Bank-funded contract from EESL for commissioning of 1020 multi-standard EV charging stations across India. OKAYA, a flagship company of Okaya Power Group has announced that it has bagged a major World Bank-funded contract from Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a JV of PSUs of Ministry of Power, Government of […] Read more
EU can be Self Sufficient in EV Battery Cells by 2025: VP Šefčovič Updated On Wed, Nov 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Maroš Šefčovič, VP of the European Commission has claimed that he expects that by 2025, the EU will be able to produce enough battery cells to meet the needs of the European automotive industry Europe now a global hotspot for #battery investment, showing we can achieve open strategic autonomy. In large part thanks to the #EUBatteryAlliance. […] Read more
Projects & O&M Updated On Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Incumbent will be responsible for: 1. Incharge of all on site operations under construction. 2. Co-ordinate and work with HO team to conduct site investigation and assess the technical feasibility of developing solar PV projects at various locations. 3. Review or evaluate proposals to make recommendations regarding awarding of contracts i.e. defining scope of work […] Read more
Biotech Major Biocon Takes 26% Stake in Hinduja Renewables Two Updated On Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based biotechnology major Biocon has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a 26 percent equity stake in Hinduja Renewables Two. Bengaluru-based biotechnology major Biocon has announced that it has entered into an agreement on November 21, 2020, for the acquisition of a 26 percent equity stake on a fully diluted basis in Hinduja […] Read more
Meteorological Factors Caused Unexpected Drop in India’s Wind Production: Analysis Updated On Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wind power production in India in Q2 and Q3 saw an unexpected drop due to low wind speeds caused by regional and global meteorological factors. A new analysis by US-based consultancy firm, ArcVera Renewables has found that wind power production in India in the second (Q2) and third quarter (Q3) of the current financial year saw an unexpected […] Read more