Over the past 6 months, several auto majors and component suppliers have chosen Tamil Nadu to set up electric vehicle manufacturing facilities to produce about 4.5 million EV two-wheelers cumulatively. Tamil Nadu’s capital Chennai is nicknamed the “Detroit of Asia” due to the presence of major automobile manufacturing units and allied industries around the city. […]
IEA says India’s solar energy output to match coal-fired power by 2040
Coal currently dominates India’s electricity sector, accounting for over 70% of overall generation with only about 4% produced through solar CHENNAI – The share of solar energy in India’s power generation could equal coal-fired output by 2040, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday, driven by falling renewable tariffs and a government push to […]
MG Motor, Tata Power set up EV-charging station in Chennai
Chennai: MG Motor and Tata Power on Friday said the companies have jointly set up a 50kW superfast electric vehicle (EV)-charging station here, making it as one of the superfast charging stations in the country. The deployment of the station was in line with MG”s vision to enhance the electric vehicle-charging eco system with 50kW […]
Tamil Nadu: DMK opposes draft Electricity Bill
In a statement, DMK president M K Stalin said the draft Bill was an attempt to stop free power to farmers and free 100 units to domestic consumers CHENNAI: DMK on Friday said the draft of the New Electricity Bill, which was released by the Centre on April 15, is against federalism of the country […]
Panasonic’s India arm eyes Rs 500 cr revenue from solar business in 3-4 years
Japan-based Panasonic Corporation’s Indian subsidiary Panasonic Life Solutions is eyeing Rs 500 crore revenues from its solar business in the next 3-4 years, with focus to become a leading rooftop EPC player. Panasonic Life Solutions India, earlier known as Anchor Electricals, is also looking to expand its electric vehicle charging offerings across the country. […]
Chennai Metro Rail Issues 54 MW Tender For Supply Of Group Captive Renewable Power To Chennai Metro Rail Ltd
Chennai Metro Rail Issues Tender For Supply Of Group Captive Renewable Power To Chennai Metro Rail Ltd For more information please see below link:
Ingeteam strengthens supply chain during key supplier event at new Chennai Factory
Chennai, India: Ingeteam, an independent global supplier of electrical conversion and turbine control equipment, has gathered last week 75 key suppliers at its cutting-edge new factory in Chennai, with the triple objective to tighten relationships, increase supply chain collaboration and continuous improvement. “Due to the expected increase in demand capacity in both wind and solar […]
On the roof of CMBT metro station in Chennai, solar power plant installed now
People going to CMBT metro station would be surprised to see a solar power plant on the roof top now. On Monday, this 100 KWp solar power plant was installed at the roof top of this metro station in Chennai and this is spoken in high esteem now. It must be noted that till now […]
Solar power plant set up on roof of CMBT metro station in Chennai
As of now, Chennai Metro Rail Limited has installed a total of 5.2 MW capacity of solar power plants in metro stations and Koyambedu depot. CHENNAI: To promote use of green energy, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has installed and commissioned a 100 KWp solar power plant on the rooftop of the CMBT metro station […]
Electric vehicle plan aspirational, but non-viable: Volkswagen
CHENNAI: Automaker Volkswagen said it has no immediate plan to launch any e-vehicle (EVs) in India, as it makes no sense to be part of India’s electrification plan with no supporting infrastructure. “E-mobility is purely an aspirational and political plan in India. There are no enough charging stations across the nation, which makes it a […]