US Army Opts for Lead Batteries, US Firms to Develop Storage Updated On Wed, Oct 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy The US Army has chosen advanced lead battery energy storage systems to enhance its operational effectiveness in disaster zones and combat. A project led by Paragon Solutions and the Consortium for Battery Innovation (CBI) is providing a new set of systems that can provide power for critical military operations anywhere in the world. Paragon, an […] Read more
UP Govt Announces Range of Incentives for EVs and Batteries Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh doesn’t just want to be a consumption state anymore, but a producer also, especially when it comes to industry. The state government, in an announcement on a range of incentives to encourage EV and battery manufacturers to consider the state for plants, has announced that the first two integrated EV and ultra-mega battery […] Read more
The Contra View: 5 Arguments Against Battery Swapping Updated On Mon, Oct 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy A lot has been written about the advantages of Battery Swapping to make a shift to renewable energy for mobility. The value of Battery Swapping lies in the fact that separating the price of the electric car from the battery, its costliest part, will make it attractive to the customer. However, in the interest of […] Read more
Ampyr, Shell Energy Collaborate for 1,000 MWh BESS Updated On Mon, Oct 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Ampyr Australia Pty Ltd has announced that it has signed an agreement with energy conglomerate Shell Energy Australia to jointly develop a proposed battery energy storage system strategically located in Wellington called ‘the Wellington BESS’ in Central West New South Wales. Ampyr informed that the target capacity of the Wellington BESS is 500 MW/1,000 MWh […] Read more
Mainstream Inks Deal to Develop RE Plants in South Africa Updated On Mon, Oct 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global green energy player Mainstream Renewable Power has signed a lease agreement with South Africa’s national electricity company – Eskom – for a 1,650-hectare site where it plans to build and operate renewable energy plants. The quantum of the renewable energy project has not yet been disclosed by the company. The official statement of Mainstream […] Read more
Ather Energy Installs Over 500 Ather Fast Charging Grids Across India Updated On Fri, Oct 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Ather Energy, one of India’s leading electric scooter manufacturers, has announced the installation of the 580th public fast charging point, the Ather Grid, across 56 cities in India. As the company expands its footprint nationally, Ather Energy plans to install 820 more grids, taking the count to 1400 by the end of FY23. Ather Grids […] Read more
Distribution Sector Reforms Are Key For Growth Of The Sector Updated On Thu, Oct 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Energy firms across the spectrum face the new reality of the energy transition to a higher share for renewable energy. Apraava Energy, formerly CLP India, one of the many firms that have tasked themselves with the task to make the shift as smoothly as possible. SaurEnergy got responses from Naveen Munjal, Director Business Development and […] Read more
New South Wales Govt’s First Auction Underway for 12 GW RE Zones Updated On Wed, Oct 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy The State Government of New South Wales, Australia, has officially kicked off the country’s biggest renewable energy and storage policy, the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap that paves way for a cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy future for the state. The state government held that the auctions will take place every six months. Minister for […] Read more
APTEL Sees Merit in Petition by Adani Firms Seeking Project Tariff at Rs. 7.01/unit Updated On Mon, Oct 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Appellants Kamuthi Solar Power Ltd (KSPL) and Ramnad Renewable Energy Ltd (RREL). The two appellants involved have Adani Green Energy as their parent company. Respondents Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC); Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited; Chief Engineer/Non‐Conventional Energy Sources (NCES); Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited The Appeal The two appeals have been […] Read more