Appliance Standards & Labelling Effective at Reducing Energy Use: IEA Updated On Thu, Sep 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Policies that introduce minimum efficiency performance standards and energy-consumption labelling on appliances and equipment have led to reduced power consumption, lower carbon emissions, and cost savings for consumers, according to analysis published today by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the 4E Technology Collaboration Programme (4E TCP). The report’s findings are drawn from nearly 400 […] Read more
Chalet Hotels is Now World’s 1st Hospitality Co to Join Climate Initiatives Updated On Thu, Sep 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Chalet Hotels Limited (CHL), owner, developer and asset manager of high-end hotels in key metro cities in India, has claimed to be the first hospitality company, globally, to join Climate Group’s RE100, EP100 and EV100 initiatives linked to renewable electricity, energy efficiency and electric mobility respectively. The announcement comes during the Climate Week NYC 2021, […] Read more
Jakson Group Launches New Battery Energy Storage System Updated On Wed, Sep 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Jakson Group, a Noida-based energy and infrastructure company, has launched EnerPack, a new battery energy storage system (BESS), to help mitigate climate change and facilitate unhindered supply of green power. This product provides carbon-free clean power and enables uninterrupted silent power supply while significantly reducing costs, said the company. Equipped with a hybrid inverter, lithium-ion […] Read more
AIIB and IRENA Team-Up to Accelerate Asia’s Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Sep 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing to work together to support Asia’s energy transition and mobilize greater private capital for renewable energy. The agreement was signed today by AIIB President Jin Liqun and IRENA Director-General, Francesco La Camera, at a […] Read more
Blue Bear Capital Raises $150 million For Investments in Cleantech Startups Updated On Wed, Sep 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Blue Bear Capital, a venture and growth equity firm focused on AI-powered solutions for energy, infrastructure, and climate, has raised $150 million to invest in companies to help them build past the startup phase. Like Blue Bear’s first fund, the new fund will focus on digital technologies making an outsized impact in markets including wind, […] Read more
BESCOM Must Encourage EV Charging at Home at Night to Manage Overloads, finds Study Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report by India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) analyses the challenges involved in the installation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure in Bengaluru city and suggests that authorities should encourage charging of vehicles at home during the night, among several other recommendations. The full study can be accessed here. The government of Karnataka had issued […] Read more
Yulu, Adani Partner to Provide 24×7 Battery Charging Access in Mumbai Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based e-mobility service provider Yulu has partnered with Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML), one of the key Mumbai discoms, with the mutual objective of working towards building a sustainable city by reducing traffic congestion and air pollution in Mumbai. With this collaboration, Yulu will have access to multiple AEML premises across Mumbai, and will work […] Read more
“We Are Very Good At Innovating New Kinds Of Products And Technologies”, Akshay Singhal, Log 9 Materials Updated On Fri, Sep 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based Log 9 Materials shot into the limelight (again) recently after Amara Raja batteries, a leader in the domestic automotive battery market, invested in the firm. Log 9 Materials is using its core competence in Graphene nanotechnology to develop advanced energy storage technologies from electrode materials, cell to pack level. Their rapid charging battery packs […] Read more
Aussie Firm Stirs Market with Silver-free Cell at Record 25.54% Efficiency Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sydney-based solar technology startup SunDrive has reportedly made a breakthrough, producing a a silver-free commercial-size silicon solar PV cell with a record breaking efficiency of 25.54%. The previous record was held by LONGi for its commercial-size monocrystalline heterojunction (HJT) solar cell that achieved an efficiency of 25.26% during testing at ISFH earlier this year. The German […] Read more
