EV Smart Battery Manufacturer Neuron Energy Secures INR 200 Mn Funding Updated On Wed, Jul 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy EV smart battery manufacturer Neuron Energy has successfully raised INR 200 million in its Pre-Series A Round. The investment was led by Equanimity Investments and the Rajiv Dadlani Group and also saw participation from Chona Family Office (Havmor Group) and Kayenne Ventures, along with family offices and HNI investors. Neuron Energy says that this funding […] Read more
NREL Study Forecasts Significant Decline in BESS Costs by 2030 Updated On Wed, Jun 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The long-term lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) costs could halve over this decade, as per the “Cost Projections for Utility-Scale Battery Storage: 2023 Update” report by US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The report forecasts the future capital expenditure (capex) costs of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) from 2022 to 2050. It specifically focuses […] Read more
Govt Orders Modification of Tender Documents For ISTS Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest notice, ordered a revision of the Standard Bidding Documents for procurement of power under the Inter-State Transmission Services (ISTS), done through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB). These documents often comprise the Request for Proposal (RfP) and the Transmission Services Agreement (TSA). The ministry justified the new amendment by citing a […] Read more
S&P Commodity Insights Top 10 RE Market Trends in 2023 Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Commodity Market Solutions Firm S&P Global Commodity Insights released its white paper on ‘The Ten Cleantech Trends in 2023’, focusing on the technologies to reduce emissions and confront climate change. Following are the main takeaways from the cleantech trends 2023 from S&P Global Commodity Insights- 1. Declining Component Prices--Though the reduction in the component prices […] Read more
Despite A Volatile Market, Wind Energy Blows Strong Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy It was Wind Energy Day on June 15, and the day while acknowledging the role wind energy is set to play, also serves to highlight the massive strides this key part of the renewable puzzle has made, especially in the past decade. Global Trends 2023: Big Start, Bigger Finish The wind sector is back […] Read more
Southeast Asian Power Market On A Liberalisation Spree: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy The recent Global Market Outlook report on solar power by Intersolar Europe and Global Solar Council claimed that several countries in the Southeast Asian market are on a liberalization spree to reform their power sector. These reforms aimed to boost the production of renewable energy and its use to cater to the power needs of […] Read more
Westbridge Inks Pact With MYTILINEOS to Monetize 1.4 GW Solar Portfolio Updated On Fri, Jun 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Vancouver-headquartered Westbridge Renewable Energy Corporation has signed a definitive agreement in connection with the purchase by Metka-EGN, which is a subsidiary of MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals, of a portfolio of five solar projects located in Alberta, Canada from Westbridge. The solar power projects have anticipated aggregate capacity of 1,410 MWdc (1.4 GW) upon commercial operation. […] Read more
Indian Renewable Firm CleanMax Raises $360M From Brookfield Updated On Thu, Jun 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian renewable energy company CleanMax today announced raising an equity fund from Brookfield Renewable through the Brookfield Global Transition Fund (BGTF). The BGTF focuses on investments accelerating the global transition to a net-zero carbon economy while delivering strong risk-adjusted returns to investors. This funding of USD 360 million is a mix of primary and secondary. […] Read more
BSES Rajdhani Joins Hands with Sheru for India’s First Vehicle-to-Grid Station Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) has announced a partnership with energy software firm Sheru to develop the country’s first vehicle-to-grid station. Sheru’s proprietary bidirectional battery-swapping station would provide swappable batteries for electric two-wheelers, two-wheelers, and rickshaws and help power their mobility. The station would also support BRPL’s power requirement during periods of peak power need. […] Read more