The Emissions Impact of Repurposed EV Battery Packs in Residential Settings Updated On Tue, Nov 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The popularity of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has taken off, thanks to better batteries, lower costs, and strong policy support. However, as electric mobility becomes more mainstream, a crucial question arises, what happens to these batteries when they are no longer usable? With 1.2 million electric vehicle batteries predicted to be decommissioned worldwide by 2030 […] Read more
CESL Issues Tender To Bring 1,800 Cargo E-Cycles In Four States Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy To scale up the demand for energy efficiency projects in India, Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), an Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) subsidiary released a tender to promote micro-mobility solutions in Bihar, Kerala, and Madhya Pradesh. CESL’s latest tender uses part of the financing received by the Indian government from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). […] Read more
RE Push Can Lead To 24% Dip In Coal Power Generation By 2030: CEEW Study Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s current climate policies are already helping bend its long-term emissions curve and are projected to reduce CO2 emissions by almost 4 billion tones between 2020 and 2030, a latest report from the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) said. This reduction is equivalent to nearly 1.6 times the European Union’s CO2 emissions in […] Read more
Mahanagar Gas, IBC Set To Invest Rs. 230 Cr In Bengaluru Gigafactory Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian natural gas distribution company, Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), recently signed a Share Subscription Agreement (SSA) and a Shareholding Agreement (SHA) with International Battery Company, Inc. (IBC US). Through this collaboration, both parties plan to invest in International Battery Company India Private Limited (IBC India), currently a 100% subsidiary of IBC US. Under the agreement, […] Read more
IFC Invests $400Mn To Support Bajaj Finance Climate Fundraising Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector focused entity that offers investment, advisory, and asset-management services recently partnered with NBFC Bajaj Finance Limited (BFL) to invest $400 million. This is part of a $1 billion fundraising initiative by BFL. BFL raised IFC’s $400 million loan to expand financing options for customers buying […] Read more
MOOEV Secures Rs. 40 Million Seed Funding Led By Bizdateup Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy MOOEV Technologies, an electric vehicle (EV) startup focusing on heavy-duty transportation sector, raised Rs. 40 million in a seed funding round led by Mumbai-based Bizdateup. This funding round included investors like Inflection Point Ventures and Spectrum Impact (Aarti Industries Family Office), to accelerate the electric heavy-duty trucks deployment across India and aims to establish charging […] Read more
Global RE Growth Hits New Highs Amid Falling Costs: IEA Report Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Globally, renewable energy shows no signs of slowing down. In the first half of 2024, solar PV additions rose by 36%, electric vehicle sales increased by 25%, and wind power capacity additions kept pace with last year’s deployment, said report. International Energy Agency (IEA) recent report on Clean Energy Market Monitoring indicated that clean energy […] Read more
More Actions Needed To Achieve Net-Zero Targets: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Wed, Oct 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy A string of global shocks has likely put 2030 emissions reduction targets out of reach. But with decisive action, there is still time to reach net zero emissions by 2050, according to Wood Mackenzie’s Energy Transition Outlook report, an assessment of the global journey towards a lower-carbon future. The new report analyses four different pathways […] Read more
India Can Turn To Global South For Its Critical Minerals Needs: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s minerals are at risk due to high import dependency and reliance on a few countries. Currently, India depends on resources such as synthetic and natural graphite, lithium oxide, nickel oxide, nickel sulphate, and copper cathodes. The study highlights the need for a diversified procurement strategy for these minerals to reduce trade risks. These minerals […] Read more
