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Essar Renewables to invest Rs 80 billion in Maharashtra for RE projects

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Essar Renewables Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to develop 2,000 MW of renewable energy capacity. The Rs 80 billion investment will focus on round-the-clock renewable energy projects to power the electric vehicle truck charging infrastructure of Blue Energy Motors and Greenline. The projects are expected to start operations in fiscal year 2026-27, creating over 2,000 direct employment opportunities and boosting Maharashtra’s economic growth. Essar Renewables, a division…

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Bolt.Earth raises $5 million to expand EV charging solutions

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Bolt.Earth has raised $5 million in a Series A+ funding round, led by Version One Ventures with participation from existing investors USV and Prime Venture Partners.  The company plans to use the funds to scale its operations in India and develop fast charging stations for two-, three-, and four-wheelers. The company will deploy end-to-end EV charging solutions, including hardware, software, and maintenance, targeting apartment complexes, builders, enterprises, and fleets.  Bolt.Earth is also working on next-generation…

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Tivolt and Tata Power to develop EV charging infrastructure

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Tivolt Electric Vehicles Private Limited, a subsidiary of TI Clean Mobility, has partnered with Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) to build an electric vehicle charging ecosystem.  Under the agreement, TPREL will use its expertise to establish charging stations at Tivolt dealerships, customer locations, and high-traffic public spaces across the country.

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Tata Power to invest Rs 1.2 trillion in Rajasthan renewable projects

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Tata Power has announced an investment of Rs 1.2 trillion in Rajasthan to develop various renewable energy projects, including rooftop solar installations and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.  The announcement was made at the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit on December 9, 2024. The investment roadmap aims to transform Rajasthan into a power surplus state through clean and affordable energy. It includes Rs 750 billion for solar, wind, and hybrid projects in regions such as…

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MoP proposes amendments to EV charging infrastructure guidelines

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The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released a draft amendment to the Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure-2024.  The draft outlines the framework for establishing EV charging infrastructure, including networks of charging stations equipped to meet diverse EV charging needs. The proposed guidelines define EV charging infrastructure as comprising various components such as connections to discom supply systems, power management systems for energy optimization, tools for grid stability and renewable energy…