Tesla Decision To Scrap Charging Equipment with Electric Vehicles Draws Protests Updated On Tue, Apr 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a surprising move leading electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has announced that it will no longer be providing charging equipment with its electric vehicles. This implies that electric vehicles can’t be charged at households. Founder Elon Musk said the new strategy is adopted because statistics show low usage of charging electric vehicles at homes. He […] Read more
PolyJoule Promises Plastic Batteries To Store Renewable Energy on Grid Updated On Mon, Apr 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy Battery storage forms a crucial link in the renewable energy system, given the intermittent nature of renewables. Amid many technologies that are emerging in the domain, Boston-based energy start up PolyJoule has created a battery which is made up of plastic – electrically conductive polymers – which makes the energy storage on the grid not […] Read more
Maharashtra Postpones EV Policy Due to Inadequate Charging Ecosystem Updated On Mon, Apr 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy An underdeveloped ecosystem is certain to prove to be an impediment in faster adoption of electric vehicles. In the present case, a resolution has been issued by the Environment Department of the Maharashtra Government aimed at implementing state’s Electric Vehicle Policy from April 2023 instead of April this year. The postponement of the EV Policy […] Read more
Neoen Inks 70 MW virtual battery deal with AGL in Australia Updated On Thu, Apr 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Paris-headquartered renewable energy producer Neoen has inked an innovative 7-year virtual battery agreement with AGL Energy, an Australian energy generator and retailer, to provide 70 MW / 140 MWh of virtual battery capacity in the New South Wales (NSW) region of Australia’s National Electricity Market. The offtake gives AGL Energy the ability to hedge its […] Read more
MoP Launches Fresh Version of Scheme For Bundling Thermal with Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Apr 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has repealed its scheme on bundling thermal/hydro power plants with standalone renewable energy projects, substituting it with a fresh scheme. In November, 2021, MoP issued the ‘Scheme for Flexibility in Generation and Scheduling of Thermal/Hydro Power Stations through bundling with Renewable Energy and Storage Power’ to comprehensively cover replacement of […] Read more
Honda to Roll Out 30 EV Models; Invest $64 Billion in Electrification Updated On Wed, Apr 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Honda Motor Co, one of the leading automakers of Japan, has announced that it will spend 8 Trillion Yen ($64 billion) on research and development over the next 10 years to accelerate the electrification of its vehicles. Honda has set an ambitious goal to launch 30 electric vehicle models across the globe by 2030. The […] Read more
Hero Electric, ElectricPe Collaborate to Strengthen EV Charging Network Updated On Wed, Apr 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s leading electric two-wheeler seller Hero Electric has announced that the company has entered into a partnership with electric vehicle charging platform ElectricPe to strengthen the charging network and propel EV adoption across India. As per the official statement, Hero Electric EV customers will be able to access the charging network of ElectricPe which has […] Read more
The Discom Love For EV charging Versus Rooftop Solar Illustrates The Challenge For Solar Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy As the world moves well into 2022, possibly one of the hottest years in a lifetime for most people on the planet, it is an important time for introspection here in India. Introspection is needed on just why and how we missed our renewable energy targets, especially those pertaining to solar power. After all, 2022 […] Read more
Greenko-Cockerill JV to build 2 GW green H2 electrolyser plant in India Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Greenko ZeroC (GZC), a subsidiary of Greenko Group, an Indian clean-tech company, and John Cockerill, a Belgium-based designer and manufacturer of high-capacity alkaline electrolyzers, have agreed to together manufacture green hydrogen electrolyzers in the Indian sub-continent. The two companies will build a hydrogen electrolyser Gigafactory targeting capacity of two gigawatts which is aimed at substituting […] Read more
