India Opens Portal for SPMPCI -An Electric Car Manufacturing Scheme Updated On Tue, Jun 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Government of India has officially launched the application portal for its flagship electric mobility initiative, the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMPCI). The scheme aims to attract global and domestic auto manufacturers to invest in EV production facilities in India while allowing limited imports of high-end electric cars at […] Read more
IIT Bombay Powers Up Winter with Solar Thermal Tech Updated On Tue, Jun 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a significant breakthrough for winter heating in India’s cold desert regions, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have developed a solar-powered thermal battery that stores summer heat for use during the harsh Himalayan winters. The technology promises a sustainable alternative to diesel heaters widely used in regions like Leh, where […] Read more
CEA Proposes Draft Safety Guidelines for BESS Updated On Mon, Jun 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued the Draft Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2025, proposing safety guidelines specifically for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The draft, published under the Electricity Act, 2003, aims to address safety, fire protection, and design standards as BESS gains prominence in […] Read more
ACME Gets INR 1,072 Cr Funding Boost for 250 MW Solar Project Updated On Mon, Jun 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy ACME Solar Holdings has secured a refinancing facility of INR 1,072 crore for its 250 MW operational solar project in Aklera, Rajasthan, through its wholly owned subsidiary, ACME Aklera Power Technology Pvt Ltd. The debt facility, arranged by a consortium led by Bank of America and Standard Chartered Bank, is intended to refinance existing borrowings […] Read more
MNRE Launches ₹2.3 Cr Challenge for RT Solar Innovation Updated On Mon, Jun 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a first-of-its-kind national innovation competition, Innovative Projects Start-Up Challenge, with a prize pool of INR 2.3 crore to drive innovation in rooftop solar and distributed renewable energy systems across India. The announcement was made during the National Conference on Skill Development for the Renewable Energy […] Read more
Assam Targets 1.9 GW Rooftop Solar by 2030, Up From 60 MW Now Updated On Mon, Jun 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Assam, one of India’s most climate-vulnerable states, is showing intent to scale rooftop solar (RTS) energy, but still faces hurdles in tapping its full potential. According to officials, the state currently generates only 60 MW of RTS power, against a technical potential estimated between 7,321 MW and 13,428 MW. Speaking at an official briefing on […] Read more
NLC India Secures 500 MWh Energy Storage Project in Tamil Nadu Updated On Sun, Jun 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has been awarded a 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project by Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL). The development marks the first large-scale energy storage initiative for NLCIL. The awarded contract includes the development of three standalone BESS […] Read more
Indonesia Inaugurates Nation’s Largest Solar Panel Factory Updated On Fri, Jun 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indonesia has taken a major step toward strengthening its renewable energy sector with the inauguration of the country’s largest integrated solar cell and panel manufacturing facility. PT Trina Mas Agra Indonesia, the new plant, boasts a production capacity of 1 gigawatt (GW) annually and delivers solar panels with an output of 720 watts-peak per unit. […] Read more
EHang Taps Gotion’s Lithium Batteries to Boost Air Taxi Range Updated On Fri, Jun 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chinese electric aviation company EHang has partnered with battery giant Gotion High-Tech to power its EH216 series of pilotless air taxis, marking a significant step toward enhancing the commercial readiness of its autonomous flying vehicles. Next-Gen Battery Tech for Urban Air Mobility EHang, listed on Nasdaq and a leading player in the eVTOL (electric vertical […] Read more
