UK’s NextEnergy Capital Raises Record $896 M for Solar Infra Fund Updated On Mon, Jan 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy London-based NextEnergy Capital recently said that it had raised a record $896 million for its NextPower III ESG fund, focused on solar infrastructure investments in OECD countries – its biggest private fund to date. While there may exist larger solar-focused funds with more restrictive geographic focus, the firm assured that its latest was the biggest […] Read more
Servotech, Smart Power India to Create Solar Ecosystem in Rural India Updated On Mon, Jan 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy Aiming to promote awareness about and access to solar power in the rural communities of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, and Jharkhand, Servotech Power Systems Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Power India, a subsidiary of New York-based Rockefeller Foundation. The companies believe that educating people about the benefits of solar energy […] Read more
TVS Motor Acquires 75% Stake In Largest Swiss EV Company Updated On Mon, Jan 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy TVS Motor Company has acquired a 75% stake in the Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG), a provider of e-mobility solutions within the DACH region that operates the largest pure-play e-bike retail chain M-way in Switzerland with close to USD 100M in revenue. The $100 million all-cash deal has been made through TVS Motor’s Singapore Subsidiary, TVS […] Read more
L&T Partners with Norwegian Firm to make Green H2 Electrolysers in India Updated On Mon, Jan 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based multinational conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HydrogenPro, a Norwegian electrolyser technology and manufacturing company, for a partnership to tap the emerging green hydrogen market in India. Under this agreement, L&T and HydrogenPro will jointly work towards setting up a joint venture in India for gigawatt-scale manufacturing […] Read more
Bescom to Set Up 63 More EV Charging Stations Under PPP Mode Updated On Mon, Jan 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy In a relief to electric vehicle owners, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd decided to set up 63 charging stations under public-private partnership model, according to recent media reports. Saying they have set up 136 EV charging stations — 106 AC and 30 DC chargers — in Bengaluru, in line with EV and energy storage policy, […] Read more
White House Mulls Extension of Trump-era Solar Tariffs, with Tweaks Updated On Mon, Jan 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy The White House is considering extending Trump-era tariffs on solar power imports, but with a handful of tweaks to make it easier for domestic installers to access supplies, according to two sources familiar with the administration’s thinking. The plan represents an attempt by U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration to find common ground between two important […] Read more
Niti Aayog Asks Railways to Create EV Infra at Stations Updated On Mon, Jan 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy Niti Aayog has suggested that railways should designate at least 20% of the parking capacity at railway stations or office complex for setting up electric vehicle charging bays or battery charging and swapping stations, and also install at least one EV charging point at each targeted manned level crossing and railway colony. The proposals are […] Read more
Field test: Inverter Disconnectors Not Effective Against Fire Updated On Mon, Jan 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy Under the global net-zero carbon goal, the safety of power stations is of great concern. Since this year, inverter manufacturers have successively released inverters with DC protection switches, various experts in the industry have discussed the protection capability and standard compliance of DC side switches and given different opinions. The following are related reports from […] Read more
All About Metal-Air Batteries Updated On Mon, Jan 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy Metal-air batteries are an attractive technology. They are safer and have a higher energy density than other types of batteries. The application of air as a cathode helps in lowering the cost and the weight considerably. The utilization of cheap metals as an anode further assists in lowering the cost. A metal-air battery functions in […] Read more
