Renewance Receives Battery Recycling Prize from the US Department of Energy Updated On Thu, Feb 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy Illinois-based battery-lifecycle management company Renewance has been awarded for innovations in battery collection, reuse, and recycling. Battery-lifecycle management company Renewance, Inc., was one of seven recipients of the Phase II Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Prize, awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), on December 17, 2020. The Battery Recycling Prize supports the DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge, […] Read more
Earth Energy EV Uncovers Three new Indigenous Electric Two Wheelers Updated On Thu, Feb 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy Mumbai based automotive startup, Earth Energy EV has launched its three all-new electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) Glyde+ scooter, and two motorcycles; Evolve R & Evolve Z, for Rs 92,000, Rs 1.30 lakh, and Rs 1.42 lakh, respectively. The company announced them as the on-road prices of the E2Ws that are absolutely indigenous. However, the Glyde+ e-scooter […] Read more
TANGEDCO Tenders for 500 MW Solar Projects Under KUSUM Scheme in TN Updated On Wed, Feb 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy TANGEDCO has tendered for 1 MW to 2 MW solar projects for a cumulative 500 MW capacity under Component- A of the PM KUSUM scheme in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (TANGEDCO) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible bidders for setting up of solar power projects of capacity 1 […] Read more
NTPC Seeking Developers for 735 MW Solar Projects in Nokh Solar Park Updated On Wed, Feb 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) seeking developers for setting up 735 MW of solar projects in the Nokh Solar Park in Rajasthan. NTPC Ltd has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) seeking developers for setting up 735 MW of solar projects in the Nokh Solar Park in Rajasthan. The projects will be […] Read more
Continuum Wind Energy Raises USD 560 Million In Green Bond Sale Updated On Wed, Feb 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Continuum Wind Energy, a Morgan Stanley-controlled company is in international markets with a USD 560 million dollar-denominated green bond issue, according to two merchant banking sources. Continuum Green Energy is an India focused renewable energy group founded in June 2009. It has a current portfolio of about 2 GW out of which 757.4 MW are […] Read more
Energy Transformation in Southern Africa Boosted by IRENA & SACREEE Agreement Updated On Wed, Feb 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The two organisations will work on building regional capacity and attracting sustainable energy investments The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to work together on accelerating the deployment renewable energy solutions, including decentralised technologies, in […] Read more
Solar Industry Hoping for More Elaborate Support From Union Budget Updated On Tue, Feb 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The new Union Budget for 2021 has attracted positive responses from industries and the stock markets alike, appreciating the government’s attempt to revive the economy. Evident from our first story the power industry had also welcomed the broad direction, however, there also were some requests for specifics. In a similar tone, three solar industry majors […] Read more
Budget 2021 Highlights For Solar Sector Updated On Mon, Feb 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy In a budget speech that will eventually be termed as focused on fire-fighting and consolidating reforms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced her budget today. For the solar sector, the big shock is undoubtedly the increase in customs duty on solar inverters from 20 percent. Including inverters, which have a much smaller share in overall project […] Read more
EDF-R Announces Commercial Operations at Desert Harvest 1 & 2 Solar Projects Updated On Sat, Jan 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables North America today announced the completion and commercial operation of the Desert Harvest 1 (114 MWdc) and Desert Harvest 2 (100 MWdc) Solar Projects. Desert Harvest 1 provides electricity to MCE under a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), while Desert Harvest 2 supplies energy and renewable attributes to Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) under a 25-year Renewable […] Read more