Eku Energy Secures Exclusive Rights for 1 GW Battery Storage Projects in Italy Updated On Thu, Jul 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The energy storage developer Eku Energy has signed a Framework Agreement with Renera Energy, a European consulting, trading and development group, securing the former exclusivity over 1 GW of battery storage projects in Italy. As part of the agreement, Eku Energy is already funding projects with a combined capacity of over 100 MW in the […] Read more
Minda Corporation Bags INR 750 Cr Contract for Battery Chargers for EVs Updated On Wed, Jul 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The flagship firm of Spark Minda, a maker of auto parts, Minda Corporation Ltd, has won a contract worth INR 750 crore from a leading OEM. The contract will require it to produce battery chargers for the electric vehicles for the OEM, the name of which has not been disclosed. The Executive Director of Minda […] Read more
Statkraft Secures German Contract for Solar & Battery Storage Updated On Tue, Jun 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Statkraft, a Norwegian renewable energy provider, has secured a contract from the Federal Network Agency, the German regulatory authority, to construct a solar power plant coupled with battery storage in Zerbst, Germany. This opportunity emerged following the authority’s announcement of tenders in May 2023. The tenders targeted a combined total capacity of 400 MW. Statkraft’s […] Read more
University of Freiburg Leads Breakthrough in Aluminum-Ion Battery Research Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy A team led by the University of Freiburg has made remarkable strides in aluminium ion battery chemistry, bringing us closer to a viable alternative to traditional batteries that rely on rare and challenging-to-recycle resources like lithium. Aluminium, being abundantly available in the Earth’s crust, offers a more sustainable and cost-effective solution, along with improved safety […] Read more
Need A PLI Scheme For Grid-Scale Storage Systems: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister RK Singh publicly batted for starting a dedicated Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for grid-scale storage systems. The statement has opened up speculations about the intention of the government to create a new scheme in this direction. Speaking at a public Delhi, the Minister for New and Renewable Energy said that renewable […] Read more
Quench Chargers & Advanced Battery Concepts to Unite for Off-Grid EV Charging Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Advanced Battery Concepts, LLC (ABC)- a US- based battery technology firm and Quench EV Chargers, a firm that provides battery charging solutions, have announced a joint strategic collaboration to roll out energy storage solutions for charging stations in the United Stated of America. This strategic collaboration will allow Quench Chargers to integrate ABC’s energy storage […] Read more
Engie & Partners Commission 150 MW Hazelwood Battery Energy Storage System Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Engie, the French energy company, along with project partners Eku Energy and Fluence, has successfully commissioned the Hazelwood Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria, Australia. This pioneering project, with a capacity of 150MW/150MWh, is the first of its kind in the country to be situated on the grounds of a decommissioned […] Read more
MG Motor India & LOHUM Collaborate for Second Life EV Battery Solution Updated On Mon, Jun 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy MG Motor India, an automobile brand has joined forces with Lohum, a producer of sustainable energy transition materials, to establish a comprehensive ecosystem for the reuse, and life cycle management of EV batteries. The partnership between MG India and Lohum aims to develop the concept of second-life solutions for batteries, ensuring their efficient utilization and […] Read more
Hyundai Mobis Constructs New Battery Plant in Indonesia Updated On Thu, Jun 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy South Korean automotive supplier Hyundai Mobis has started the construction of a new EV dedicated battery system plant in Indonesia that will be completed by the first half of 2024. It said that it intends to set Indonesia as a beachhead as the country is emerging as the heart of the ASEAN market, and catapult […] Read more