PLI scheme to account for 13-15% capex in key industrial sectors over 3-4 years: Crisil Updated On Thu, Mar 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme will account for 13-15 per cent of the average annual investment spending in key industrial sectors over the next three-four years, according to a report by Crisil. Since its introduction in March 2020, PLI has been announced for 15 sectors, involving government incentives to the tune of Rs 1.93 lakh […] Read more
In Conversation with Vineet Mittal, Director & Co-founder, Navitas Solar Updated On Wed, Mar 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Navitas Solar has been a well respected player in the solar sector with 200 MW of installed manufacturing capacity in the country. It produces state-of-the-art mono/multi crystalline solar photovoltaic (PV) modules for supply to both on-grid and off-grid residential, commercial as well as industrial establishments. The Surat-based company also provides a complete lifecycle of solar […] Read more
Tronox Announces 200 MW Solar Power Project in South Africa Updated On Wed, Mar 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Tronox Holdings, an integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment, has announced that it has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with the independent power producer, SOLA Group, to provide 200 MW of solar power to mines and smelters of Tronox in South Africa. The news comes even as closer home in India, steel […] Read more
Crayon Motors Launches Electric Scooter – Envy Updated On Wed, Mar 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Crayon Motors has launched its second low-speed electric scooter – Envy for the Indian markets. The scooter comes with a spacious boot space and a unique keyless start. The price of the scooter starts at Rs. 64,000 and comes in four colors: white, black, blue, and silver. The company is offering a 24-month warranty on […] Read more
“OEMs and freight transporters need stronger financial support”, Satyakam Arya, Daimler India CV’s Updated On Tue, Mar 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy The BharatBenz brand, even as it becomes more visible on the roads in India, is also looked upto for the pedigree and technology access it has. To that extent, the company behind it, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Limited (DICV),. faces a tough ask to lead the changes needed to clean up the commercial transportation […] Read more
Eversource Capital Is Majority Owner in Lithium Urban After Fresh Funding Round Updated On Tue, Mar 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy EverSource Capital (EverSource), manager of India’s largest climate impact fund, announced on March 21 that it has invested in Lithium Urban Technologies Pvt Ltd. (Lithium) for a majority stake. Lithium is the largest operator of electric cars in India, providing services to 50+ clients since 2015 with a presence in 15+ cities. Eversource is a […] Read more
Strong demand prospects for RE projects in C&I segment; regulatory risks key challenge: ICRA Updated On Mon, Mar 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Demand prospects for renewable energy (RE) capacity addition in the commercial & industrial (C&I) segment remain solid, given the improved tariff competitiveness and growing sustainability/green initiatives by C&I players to meet their energy requirements through renewables, going forward, finds ICRA. If that sounds obvious, then the agency also flags risks, that really shouldn’t be there […] Read more
India’s leading Industrialised states continue to lead the solar push also Updated On Mon, Mar 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian renewables sector made many a strong effort towards advancement last year, with PM Narendra Modi committing to a new target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. the nation continued to add green power capacity, and the country’s two richest business tycoons laid out plans to invest thousands of crores in the sector. […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Can Fulfill Half of Mumbai’s Power Demand, says MCAP Updated On Mon, Mar 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has come up with the Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. According to the document, the BMC says that Mumbai can produce 1,724 MW of solar power. This, BMC says, can meet half of the city’s peak energy demand which currently stands at 3600 […] Read more