Ratan Tata Invests in Ola Electric Mobility, Backs Ambition to Scale EVs in India Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ratan Tata’s investment in Ola Electric is being seen as an endorsement of the company’s approach to developing an electric mobility ecosystem, including innovations in charging infrastructure, swapping models, and market-appropriate products. Ola Electric Mobility has announced that Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, has invested in the company as part of its Series A […] Read more
Azure Power Chairman, CEO Inderpreet Wadhwa to Step Down Updated On Sat, May 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy He will continue as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) until a new successor is named or December 31, 2019, whichever is earliest. Inderpreet S Wadhwa, who has led Azure Power to become one of the country’s largest solar power developers and operators with over 1.5 GWs of operating assets plus over 1.5 GWs of […] Read more
Renewable Energy Output Exceeds Coal in US for the First Time Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy IEEFA says the renewable energy sector, which includes hydro, biomass, wind, solar, and geothermal energy, is expected to produce more electricity in the US than coal in both April and in May of this year. According to the EIA’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, coal-fired power plants only accounted for 20 percent of total U.S. electricity […] Read more
Tata Power’s Renewable Biz Shines Again; EBITDA Up 35% in Q4 Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy During the quarter, the Mumbai-headquartered company’s profit after tax (PAT) before exceptional items stood at Rs 259 crore, as against Rs 118 crore. Utility giant Tata Power’s renewable energy business again unveiled a significant growth during the fourth quarter of FY19, as it’s consolidated EBITDA surged 35 per cent to Rs 1,879 crore, mainly driven by […] Read more
US DOE Selects 4 Projects to Develop Next-Gen Wind Turbines Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy These projects will develop more efficient, smaller, and lighter-weight generators that will lower costs and make wind power more affordable. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected four projects totaling up to $8 million in investment from the department to develop next-generation wind turbine drivetrain technologies that will facilitate the continued growth of wind turbines for […] Read more
Italy Signs €30 Mn Agreement With Myanmar to Fund Electrification Programme Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy As a part of the agreement signed between the two countries, Italy has approved Euro 30 million soft loan agreement. Italy has extended its help for the World Bank-funded national electrification programme in Myanmar that is expected to bring half a million people in the country energy access. As a part of the agreement signed between […] Read more
SJVN Floats Tender For DC Fast Chargers at Nathpa Jhakri Dam Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 15, 2019 SJVN Ltd. has issued a tender for setting up of DC EV fast chargers for the Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in Himachal Pradesh. The scope of work for the selected bidders will include the supply, installation and commissioning of two 20 kW DC […] Read more
Vattenfall to Source 300 MW Power From Largest Onshore Wind Farm in Netherlands Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Largest Dutch onshore wind farm to provide a quarter million Vattenfall customers with renewable energy Swedish state-owned power company, Vattenfall has signed a long-term purchasing agreement for renewable electricity from the new upgraded Zeewolde wind farm in the Netherlands. The repowering work to exchange the existing wind turbines by more powerful turbines will be initiated […] Read more
BHEL, ARAI Sign MoU for E-Mobility Projects in India Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL and ARAI will combine their respective strengths in the technology development of E-Mobility solutions Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), an autonomous body affiliated to the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises have signed an MoU for cooperation on various projects related to e-mobility. In the presence of […] Read more