Energize Ventures Raises $330 M to Advance Sustainable Tech Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Chicago-based Energize Ventures has announced the closing of a second flagship fund with total capital commitments of $330 million, aiming to invest in digital solutions with proven potential to optimize energy, critical infrastructure and sustainable industries. Energize Ventures is an alternative investment manager that funds digital-first solutions accelerating the sustainable energy transition. The firm provides financial, operational […] Read more
Mercedes-Benz Buys 33% Stake in ACC Battery Project Updated On Sat, Sep 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy On its path toward an all-electric future, Mercedes-Benz is taking 33% stake in European battery cell manufacturer Automotive Cells Company (ACC) to scale up development and production of next-generation high-performance battery cells and modules, said an official statement. As announced in July 2021, Mercedes-Benz is expected to go fully electric by the end of the […] Read more
Off-grid Electrification Can Drive Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Compared to other regions in the world, sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) exhibits the lowest electrification rate at 47% and the degree of urban-rural electrification inequality is also greater in the area than anywhere else. Off-grid electrification can play a vital role in extending electricity access to rural communities and improving economic resilience, finds a new report. […] Read more
UltraTech Cement Joins RE100, Target Still 2050 For Net Zero Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy UltraTech Cement Limited, the largest manufacturer of grey cement, white cement and ready-mix concrete in India, has joined Climate Group’s RE100 initiative at Climate Week NYC 2021. As part of its commitment, UltraTech targets to meet 100 per cent of its electricity requirement through renewables sources by 2050. As the third largest cement manufacturer in […] 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
Ecozen Makes it to Cleantech’s ’50 to Watch List’ for Climate Innovation Updated On Thu, Sep 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ecozen Solutions, a Pune-based startup has been recognised by the Cleantech Group 50 to Watch List — the third annual list of top early-stage private companies, delivering innovative solutions on the climate crisis. The international body which is headquartered in San Francisco, Cleantech revealed the list yesterday, giving commendation for those entrepreneurs who have created […] Read more
NREL Study Chalks Out Plan for Zero-carbon Grid Using Solar Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy By 2035, solar energy has the potential to power 40% of the USA’s electricity, drive deep decarbonisation of the grid, and employ as much as 1.5 million people—without raising electricity prices, finds a new study released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The study titled “Solar Futures Study” calls for massive and equitable deployment […] Read more
“An Electric Future Is Nearer Than We Think”, Mohal Lalbhai, Matter Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Matter is a technology start-up set-up by Mohal Lalbhai, a scion of the Lalbhai Group from Gujarat know more for their textile empire. Founded in January 2019, Matter is a two-year old start-up that seeks to introduce frugal and innovative solutions in the energy storage space which would include batteries for mobility applications, stationary applications, […] Read more
Spanish Firm Designs System To Maximize RE In Commercial Buildings Updated On Thu, Sep 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Spain-based Wallbox has unveiled Sirius: an innovative energy management solution designed to maximize use of renewable energy in commercial buildings. Representing a big shift from the traditional one-direction flow of electricity from the grid to the building, Sirius is capable of managing various energy sources and will automatically choose the greenest or cheapest one available […] Read more
