Tesla Introduces New Battery for Utility Scale Energy Storage Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy To match global demand for massive battery storage projects, Tesla has designed a new battery product specifically for utility-scale projects: Megapack. Two years ago, Tesla built and installed the world’s largest lithium-ion battery in Hornsdale, South Australia using Tesla Powerpack batteries. Since then, the facility saved nearly USD 40 million in its first year alone and helped […] Read more
5,645 Electric Buses Sanctioned for 65 Cities: Amitabh Kant Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Amitabh Kant has revealed that an inter-ministerial panel has sanctioned 5,645 electric buses for operations in 65 cities Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has revealed that an inter-ministerial panel has sanctioned 5,645 electric buses for operations in 65 cities, a move seen towards environment-friendly mobility. Last week, the GST Council headed by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman decided to cut the tax rates […] Read more
SunSource to Start Work on 70 MW Open Access Solar Project in UP Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy SunSource Energy is ready to begin work on its 70 MW solar power project under the open access scheme in the state of Uttar Pradesh. SunSource Energy, a leading distributed solar energy company, has announced that it is ready to begin work on its 70 MW solar power project under the open access scheme in […] Read more
Will Tax Sops Help in Faster Adoption of Electric Vehicles? Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy To encourage faster adoption of electric vehicles, the government has now made its intentions clear. It often takes a tax break for an idea to be adopted. And if it is a substantial cut, then greater the force to get it past its inertial state. With the announcement of a cut in GST rates on […] Read more
Big Move! GST Council Trims Tax on EVs, Chargers to 5% Updated On Sat, Jul 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to the Finance Ministry statement, these changes will be effective from August 01, 2019. The GST Council chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has decided to slash GST rates on all electric vehicles (EVs) to 5 percent from the existing 12 percent and has cut the current 18 percent GST on electric vehicle chargers or […] Read more
AEP Completes Acquisition of 227 MW Wind Project in Texas Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy AEP has completed the purchase of 75 percent, or 227 MW, of the Santa Rita East wind project from Invenergy Renewables in San Angelo, Texas. American Electric Power (AEP), has announced that it has completed the purchase of 75 percent, or 227 MW, of the Santa Rita East wind project from Invenergy Renewables in San Angelo, Texas. […] Read more
Hyundai Working With IOCL for Fast Charging Stations Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hyundai Motor recently showcased its Kona electric SUV and said that work is on to set up fast charging facilities in association with IOCL Hyundai Motor, which recently showcased its Kona electric Sports Utility Vehicle, said work is on to set up fast charging facilities in select fuel stations in association with the Indian Oil […] Read more
NTPC Issues IFB for 20 MW Solar Plant at Rihand Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued an IFB for the development of a 20 MW solar project at Rihand NTPC Ltd. has issued an Invitation For Bids (IFB) for the development of a 20 MW solar PV project at NTPC-Rihand. The state-owned utility has invited bids from eligible bidders on a single stage two envelope basis with reverse […] Read more
Ørsted and Equinor big Winners in New York’s 1.7 GW Wind Solicitation Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy NYSERDA has selected two preferred bidders in the 880 MW Sunrise Wind and the 816 MW Empire Wind projects in the New York’s first offshore wind competition. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has selected two preferred bidders in the 880 MW Sunrise Wind and the 816 MW Empire Wind projects […] Read more
