Taiwan’s ProLogium to Build Solid-State Battery Gigafactory in Europe Updated On Tue, Sep 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Taiwan-based solid-state batteries manufacturer ProLogium has appointed Accuracy – an independent financial and strategic consulting firm – to advise on the location of its first major Gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery factory in Europe and to work with its international development team. The official statement of ProLogium states that the investment in the new factory will total […] Read more
The Many Promises of Battery Swapping Updated On Mon, Sep 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Known for designing and developing electric vehicles, Chinese multinational automobile manufacturer, NIO, has established a formidable reputation with regard to battery swap stations. In July this year, the automobile giant opened 1,000 swap stations and reached 10 million battery swaps. As of August, NIO boasts of 1071 swap stations in China, however, it has no […] Read more
UAE Govt’s Masdar Announces Financial Close on Uzbekistan’s 500 MW Wind Project Updated On Mon, Sep 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy UAE-based global renewable energy developer Masdar has announced in Tashkent that it has achieved financial close on the 500 MW Zarafshan wind project in Uzbekistan, which is the country’s first utility-scale wind farm. Masdar entered into bilateral agreements with the Government of Uzbekistan in 2020 to develop, build and operate the Zarafshan wind farm, the […] Read more
SECI Invites RFS for 2250 MW ISTS-Connected Renewable Energy Tender Updated On Mon, Sep 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has invited a request for selection (RfS) for the supply of 2250 MW of round-the-clock (RTC) power from ISTS-Connected renewable energy power projects, complemented with Power from any other source or storage in India under tariff-based competitive bidding (RTC-III). The last date for submitting the online bid is […] Read more
The Top 5: Largest Battery Energy Storage Systems Worldwide Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy As we talk about renewable energy replacing fossil fuels, the bottlenecks hindering the progress of renewable energy must be taken care of as well. One of these bottlenecks is the variable nature of renewable energy. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), also known as Big Batteries, provide electricity grids with a wide range of benefits – […] Read more
Norwegian Battery Startup Freyr Signs 38 GWh Battery Deal with Japan’s Nidec Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Norway-based next generation battery developer FREYR, and Japan-based energy storage system (ESS) and high-efficiency electric motors manufacturer, Nidec Corporation, have announced the finalization of an expanded 38 GWh battery cell sales agreement for the period 2025 – 2030. The companies have also agreed to form a joint venture, in which Nidec will hold a super-majority […] Read more
Swedish Battery Materials Firm Altris AB Appoints Martin Anderlind as CEO Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Leading sodium-ion technology company in Sweden, Altris AB has announced the appointment of Martin Anderlind as Chief Executive Officer, effective as of 1 September 2022. Anderlind joins Altris from Northvolt, where he most recently held the position of Chief Talent Officer. “We are extremely excited to welcome on board Martin Anderlind as the new CEO […] Read more
Trina Joins Longi, Jinko, In Strong H1 Show for 2022 Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy China-based module and tracker manufacturer Trina Solar has reported module shipments of 18.05GW in first half, ranking second worldwide after Jinko Solar. Shipments of photovoltaic modules by Trina Solar totaled 18.05GW in the first half of this year, 72% more than the corresponding period last year. This meant that the company continues to rank second […] Read more
NIWE Invites Bids for LiDAR Sensors at Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has floated a tender for the supply, installation, and commissioning of an integrated floating buoy for mounting offshore light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors as well as meteorological and oceanographic sensors at three locations in the Gulf of Mannar off the coast of Tamil Nadu. The deadline for […] Read more
