Kia, Uber To Offer Ride Hailing PBVs Services On Uber Platform Updated On Thu, Jan 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Kia Corporation and Uber have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, committing the two companies to collaborate on Kia’s planned development and deployment of Platform Beyond Vehicle’ strategy (PBVs). The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizes collaboration between Kia and Uber, as Kia plans to develop and offer […] Read more
Mahindra Susten Gets ‘Water Positive’ Certification Updated On Thu, Jan 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Mahindra Susten, a renewable Independent Power Producer (IPP) with in-house expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), announced that it has been awarded the ‘Water Positive Verification’ certificate for its 100% operating portfolio for the assessment year FY23. The accreditation, granted by certification authority TUV India (TÜV NORD GROUP), recognized Susten’s commitment towards planet-positive initiatives and […] Read more
DGTR Will Continue Anti-Dumping Duty On Chinese EVA Backsheets Updated On Thu, Jan 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended extending the anti-dumping duty on the import of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) backsheets from China for an additional five years. A recent DGTR investigation revealed that EVA backsheets are still being exported to India at prices below their normal value. And this, according to DGTR, is […] Read more
E-Fuel Hybridization With Solar Can Improve Energy Production: IEA Updated On Wed, Jan 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on, “Role of E-Fuel in Decarbonizing Transport”, studied the role of hybridization of E-Fuel with wind and solar as a solution in reducing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emission. The report stated, “E-Fuel have emerged as an alternative in situations where, the usage wind and solar resources is […] Read more
MERC Imposes 45L Penalty On MSEDCL Over Non-Compliance Updated On Wed, Jan 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy In its latest judgment, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) imposed penalties on the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) over non-compliance issues. The Maharashtra power regulator passed the Order after Harshwardhan Jadhav, an ex-MLA, moved MERC, seeking action against the state discom. In his petition before the MERC, the petitioner blamed the MSEDCL for non-compliance with the […] Read more
Assam Launches App-Based Electric Bike Booking System Updated On Wed, Jan 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Assam State Corporation of India (ASTC) has developed an online mobile application (app – based service) to book electric bike for its cities with the support of Bycosi Ecotech Pvt Ltd, a Guwahati-based social enterprise. Assam has already rolled out electric buses earlier with the partnership from Tata Motors. It has now introduced electric […] Read more
Germany’s Renewable Energy Capacity Increased By 12% YoY Updated On Tue, Jan 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Bundesnetzagentur, a German energy regulatory office in its preliminary figures on growth in renewable capacity in 2023, found an increase in Renewable Energy (RE) installed capacity by 17 gigawatts (GW). This represents a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 12%. The increase is mainly accounted for by solar and wind. According to this data shared by Bundesnetzagentur […] Read more
Jakson Infra Commissions 500MVA Project At PGCIL Bikaner-II Substation Updated On Tue, Jan 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Jakson Infra, an energy transition platform backed by the Infrastructure and Renewables powerhouse, Jakson Group recently claimed to reach another milestone. The company mentioned that it has successfully commissioned a 500MVA 400/220 power connection with interconnecting Transformer (ICT-1) and its associated bays at the Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) Bikaner-II Substation, on 1 Jan […] Read more
CIP Commences Construction Of 300 MW Wind Project With Envision Updated On Mon, Jan 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its Growth Markets Fund I (CI GMF I) have taken final investment decision (FID) on a 300 MW onshore wind project in India together with Viviid Renewables (Viviid), an Indian developer and balance-of-plant service provider. The project is located at Karnataka with favorable wind conditions, good site accessibility, and an […] Read more
