Mercedes-Benz announces six new EQ EV Launches by 2022 Updated On Tue, Dec 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Mercedes-Benz is running towards the complete Electrification of its products, targeting to achieve the “Ambition 2039” and zero CO₂ emission. The firm is integrating its Mercedes-EQ models into series production in its existing plants. The six launches from different Mercedes-Benz plants include: The first electric luxury sedan EQS production from Mercedes-Benz will start in the […] Read more
RWE Sells 51% Stake in 4 Texas Wind Farms to Algonquin Subsidiary for $600 Mn Updated On Tue, Dec 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy RWE has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Algonquin Power to sell a 51 percent stake in four of its onshore wind farms in Texas Leading renewable energy company RWE has announced that it has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp to sell a 51 percent stake in […] Read more
Ola Gears Up For Electric Scooter Entry With MOU For Plant in Tamil Nadu Updated On Mon, Dec 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ola, the largest Indian ride-hailing firm is beginning its journey into EV manufacturing with a plant to make electric scooters in Tamil Nadu, India. The SoftBank- financed company will reportedly invest Rs. 2,400 Crores in setting up the world’s largest scooter manufacturing facility in India which will produce approximately 10,000 jobs in the country. On […] Read more
With Member Law Finally In, CERC Looks To Restart Soon Updated On Mon, Dec 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy With the appointments committee of the cabinet finally approving the selection of Pravas Kumar Singh as Member (law) for the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), the stage is finally set for restart of operations at the critical regulator, in hibernation since August 28. As we have reported regularly with updates, the body was effectively shut […] Read more
IESA & UNIDO Partner to Promote Innovations in Energy Storage in India Updated On Fri, Dec 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy IESA has partnered with UNIDO for FLCTD Innovation Challenge for technology innovation in beta deployment of energy storage in India India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has announced that it has partnered with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for “Facility of Low Carbon Deployment” (FLCTD) Innovation Challenge for technology innovation in the beta deployment […] Read more
Siemens Energy teams up with Duke Energy, Clemson University to study hydrogen use Updated On Fri, Dec 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Energy, Duke Energy and Clemson University have teamed up to study the use of hydrogen for energy storage and as a low- or no-carbon fuel source to produce energy at Duke Energy’s combined heat and power plant at Clemson University in South Carolina. The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that it awarded Siemens Energy a $200,000 grant for the research […] Read more
China Adds 40 GW Of Solar To Grid In 2020 Updated On Fri, Dec 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy China has brought about 40 gigawatts (GW) of new solar power into operation in 2020, taking its total installed solar capacity to 240 GW. As per Wang Bohua, vice-chairman of the China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA), China’s total solar capacity had increased more than fivefold since 2015 and could double in the next five years […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Comments on Draft Tender for Component-B of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Fri, Dec 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has requested comments on the draft tender prepared by EESL for the installation of standalone solar pumps under component-B of KUSUM. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing the PM-Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme under which standalone solar pumps are being installed with government financial support. During FY […] Read more
Britishvolt Finalises Site For Britain’s First Battery Gigaplant Updated On Fri, Dec 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Britishvolt, which had signed an MOU for the country’s first Gigaplant sometime back, has finally identified a site at Blyth, Northumberland for the plant. With an investment of 2.6 billion Euros, construction is expected to start in the second quarter of 2021. The massive plant is seen as vital to supporting the UK’s push for […] Read more
