EDF-R, Enbridge & wpd Begin Work on 448 MW Calvados Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables, a subsidiary of the EDF Group, EIH S.à r.l, a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., a North American energy infrastructure company, and wpd, a European renewable energies company, are announcing the launch of construction activity on the Calvados offshore wind farm (Courseulles-sur-Mer). This announcement follows the finalisation of financing agreements between the consortium and its financial […] Read more
All Delhi Officials Will Commute in EVs, Request 4W Owners to Switch: Gahlot Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot has announced that all leased or hired cars to be used by Delhi government officials for commute will be electric vehicles (EVs) within the coming six months. The Minister also requested all four-wheeler owners in the city to switch to EVs. Also, he claimed that the subsidies being offered by […] Read more
Iberdrola & Lexus to Offer Comprehensive EV Charging Network to Customers Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Iberdrola and Lexus are joining forces to achieve more sustainable mobility and move forward together in the electrification of transport. Iberdrola becomes the charging supplier for Lexus electric models in Spain, specifically for the new UX 300e, the first 100% electric vehicle from Lexus. In collaboration with Iberdrola, Lexus will install a home charging point […] Read more
Coal Could Boom in India if Renewables Can’t Keep up With Growth: Rystad Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy A report by Rystad expects Coal in India to come back with a vengeance, growing by 43 percent to 1,523 TWh in 2037. Power generation from coal in India fell to a five-year low of “just” 1,064 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 induced slowdown. This was only a dip, however, as coal […] Read more
Coal Power may Have Already Passed its Peak, if India Delivers its RE Targets Updated On Wed, Feb 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy An analysis by energy think tank Ember has revealed that coal power has continued to decline in India since reaching a peak in 2018. An analysis by energy think tank Ember has revealed that India’s coal power has continued to decline since reaching a peak in 2018. Coal-fired electricity generation in India fell 5 percent […] Read more
Delhi EV Campaign Receives Immense Response, EVs Completes 2 Cr Km Run Updated On Mon, Feb 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Freshly launched ‘Switch Delhi’ Campaign, by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has been receiving an immensely encouraging response by the state. The campaign started to promote electric vehicles (EVs) has been received “exceedingly well” and many two-wheeler companies have decided to “aggressively” launch new EV models in Delhi, an official statement said on Saturday. Delhi Transport […] Read more
Government To support 62,000 EVs, 15 Lakh E2Ws & E3Ws Through Subsidies Updated On Fri, Feb 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy The government aims to support through subsidies about 62,000 electric passenger cars (EVs) and buses, besides 15 lakh electric 2Ws and 3Ws. To Fasten the electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the country, the government aims to support through subsidies about 62,000 electric passenger cars and buses, besides 15 lakh electric three- and two-wheelers, Parliament was […] Read more
India to Come out With Advanced Battery Technologies for EVs: Nitin Gadkari Updated On Fri, Feb 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said that the government will adopt an integrated approach and come out with a policy to make India self-reliant in the area of advanced battery technologies to power electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications. Diving in an integrated approach for developing indigenous fuel cells in the field of EVs, the […] Read more
The 2021 Roadmap For Solar Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy With Budget 2021 finally behind us, India’s renewable energy sector, particularly solar has to reckon with a new reality finally. The renewable energy sector, especially solar, will have the government’s ear, but don’t expect any major moves anytime soon, as the government grapples with broader issues across the economy. Solar at least has the comfort […] Read more
