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
Binghamton University-Led Battery Initiative Gets $113 Million Grant Updated On Mon, Sep 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a key development, Binghamton University’s New Energy New York project has received over $113 million to establish a hub for ‘battery technology’ innovation in upstate New York. The U.S. Economic Development Administration announced that the region would receive more than $63 million; the State of New York will support the project with an additional […] Read more
BLUETTI’s AC500 Portable Storage Launches Updated On Fri, Sep 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Nevada, US headquartered portable power station provider, BLUETTI will formally introduce its brand-new model AC500. According to the company, the AC500 solar generator is a replacement for the AC300 solar generator. The company claims that it is entirely modular and devoid of any integrated batteries. An expansion battery pack, the B300 is being launched as […] 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
Li-Battery Revolution is Key to India’s Fast-Paced EV Adoption Updated On Tue, Aug 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Founded by its MD, A K Shukla, Sanvaru Technology is a leading manufacturer that specializes in providing innovative and customized Lithium-Ion Battery Storage solutions (BESS). Under the leadership of A K Shukla, who is a seasoned electronics and instrumentation engineer with over 30 years of diverse industrial experience, the organisation has grown from strength to […] Read more
Explained: The Arrival Of Big Batteries For Energy Storage Updated On Tue, Aug 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Big batteries, or battery energy storage systems (BESS), are attracting investors as the renewable energy demand climbs to new highs. Various governments and private companies are investing in big batteries to expand their network storage capabilities. From the pioneering 150 MW Hornsdale big battery in Australia to the recent SECI tender for a 500 MW […] Read more
Panasonic May Build Second Battery Factory in USA; Other Companies Announce Battery Plants Too Updated On Tue, Aug 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Panasonic, which supplies batteries to global EV leader Tesla, is mulling over the opening of another factory in the USA to produce the batteries, according to reports. The new facility is expected to produce 4680 cells for Tesla. Tesla is presently manufacturing these batteries at its own factory in Fremont. In July this year, Panasonic […] Read more
North America’s EDF Renewables Operationalises Palen Solar Site With Storage Updated On Tue, Aug 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables North America (EDFR) has announced that its Palen Solar site is fully operational and delivering green energy to the grid. The site consists of four projects totaling 620 megawatts (MWdc) of solar PV plus 200 MWh of battery energy storage. The official statement of EDF held that the projects, which utilize horizontal single-axis […] Read more
