Lower C&I Tariffs, Residential Support Can Boost RE Shift: CEEW Updated On Fri, May 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy A new report by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) and the Alliance for an Energy-Efficient Economy (AEEE) finds that power pricing reforms can drive equitable and scalable electrification. The report highlights that reforms promoting greater rooftop solar penetration in residential buildings and rationalised tariffs for commercial and industrial users are key to […] Read more
MP: Powergrid Floats 20 MWh BESS Tender At Solar Plant Updated On Mon, May 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy State-run Powergrid Corporation of India has issued a tender for the development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), designated as Package BESS-01. The 20 MWh (5 MWh x 4 hours) system will be co-located with an existing 85 MW solar PV plant at Nagda, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Bids are invited until June 16, 2025. […] Read more
What Not to Do With India’s Zero Emission Trucking Ecosystem Updated On Mon, May 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy By Jaideep Saraswat & Nikhil Mall India has demonstrated remarkable leadership on climate action, maintaining its momentum despite significant geopolitical headwinds. From solar energy to electric mobility, the country continues to make meaningful strides across clean energy technologies. Among large economies, India stands out as a serious contender in meeting both its near-term and long-term […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh Plans To Allocate 40% Subsidy For E-Vehicles Updated On Tue, Apr 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday announced that the state will issue new permits for 1,000 private bus routes and offer subsidies of up to 40 percent on electric vehicles, including buses and tempo travellers. Speaking at the All India Motor Transport Congress’ ‘National Truck and Bus Meet’ in Gandhi Gram, […] Read more
Rising Heat, Rising Demand: Demand Response Makes a Case For India Updated On Tue, Apr 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy Climate change has caused the global temperatures to soar to new heights with the world now witnessing significant heatwaves, and with that the rise of global cooling needs. In the new era of power consumption dominated by renewable energy (RE), Demand Response (DR) may play a crucial role in optimal use of power, especially in […] Read more
Hyderabad Based PURE Enters BESS Segment With Launch Of PuREPower Grid Updated On Thu, Apr 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy PURE, a pioneer in energy storage products and leader in e-mobility 2W, has announced the launch of battery-based 5 MWh grid storage product, PuREPower Grid, in Delhi. PURE said that this innovative BESS product is poised to transform India’s energy infrastructure, empowering grid stability and accelerating the integration of renewable energy sources. PURE is set […] Read more
Solid-State vs Sodium-Ion: Who Will Dethrone Lithium-Ion Batteries? Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The rise of renewable energy (RE) and the electric vehicle boom have brought with them increased expectations from the energy storage industry like increased efficiency, considerably high safety, and huge energy densities, and of course preferably at lower costs. Aiming to offer options are Sodium-ion batteries and solid-state batteries. Both have their own sets of […] Read more
Magenta Mobility Appoints Sujit Cherian As Chief Strategy Officer Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Magenta Mobility, a Mumbai-based electric mobility and charging solutions provider has appointed Sujit Cherian as its new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). With over 25 years of experience in corporate strategy, investment banking, and financial planning, Sujit brings industry insight and leadership to Magenta. Sujit is a Chartered Accountant with a track record in driving business […] Read more
Kazam Partners With Yuma To Add Battery Swapping Model Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian EV charging solutions provider Kazam has partnered with Yuma Energy, a joint venture between Magna International and Yulu Bikes, to integrate battery-swapping infrastructure into Kazam’s Park & Charge (P&C) hubs across India. The initiative is aimed at improving convenience and operational efficiency for commercial electric vehicle users. Nationwide rollout begins in Bengaluru The collaboration, […] Read more
