Canadian Firm Closes $10M Series A to Expand Lithium Refining Capacity Updated On Tue, Nov 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Mangrove Lithium, a Vancouver based company, has closed a USD $10 million Series A investment round led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) with participation from existing investor BDC Capital’s Cleantech Practice (BDC). The company will use the investment to build its first operational, commercial-scale plant with the intention of expanding lithium refining capacity in the Western […] Read more
France, UAE to Join Forces on RE and H2 Projects Updated On Mon, Nov 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday that France will work with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on new projects in the energy sector including renewables and hydrogen fuel. “Reaching zero carbon emissions by 2050 is an important goal, and we want to work with the UAE on this fight on climate change,” […] Read more
Meridian to Sell Aussie Biz to Shell & ICG Consortium for $5278 M Updated On Mon, Nov 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy New Zealand electricity generator and retailer Meridian Energy is selling its Australian business to a consortium of Shell Energy Operations Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell and Infrastructure Capital Group (ICG) for A$729 million ($527.80 million), subject to possible adjustment depending on the timing of completion. On completion, Shell will become the owner of […] Read more
Panasonic Launches EverVolt 2.0 Home Battery Storage System Updated On Mon, Nov 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Japan-based Panasonic Corporation, an electronics manufacturer formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., has unveiled an updated version of its EverVolt home battery system — an emergency power back up system that stores surplus solar energy for use when the power goes out or in the evenings when rates are highest. The key features of ‘EverVolt™ 2.0 […] Read more
Aker, Hanwha, REC to Explore US Solar Value Chain Expansion Updated On Thu, Nov 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Aker Horizons ASA’s wholly owned subsidiary Aker Horizons Holding AS has entered into an agreement with South Korea’s Hanwha Solutions Corporation and REC Silicon ASA. Hanwha Solutions will acquire 21,891,275 shares in REC Silicon from Aker Horizons and will subscribe for 48,213,001 new shares in REC Silicon through a private placement in REC Silicon. Both […] Read more
Annual PV Installations to Cross 200 GWdc Mark in 2022: IHS Markit Updated On Thu, Nov 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Global solar PV installations will see over 20% growth in 2022 and surpass the 200 GWdc barrier for the first time, at a total investment of at least $170 billion, despite continuing rising costs of production, according to a new report by the Clean Energy Technology service at U.K.-based market observer IHS Markit. Until recently, declining […] Read more
MyGate, REVOS Partner to Provide EV Charging Infra to RWAs Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Community management app MyGate and EV infrastructure provider REVOS have partnered to provide sustainable electric vehicle charging solutions to resident welfare associations (RWAs) and gated societies. The MyGate-BOLT partnership will offer affordable and seamless charging infrastructure options to gated societies, enabling residents and associations to plan for a hassle-free and cost-effective solution. It will also […] Read more
Virescent RE Trust Ties-Up INR 2,150 Cr of Debt Financing Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Virescent Renewable Energy Trust (VRET), an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), has raised INR 1000 crore in its debut issuance across 3, 5 and 7 year tranches. This transaction marks the first-ever issuance by a renewable energy InvIT in India. The company will primarily use the proceeds to refinance existing debt at the Special Purpose Vehicle […] Read more
UK Researchers to Develop Anti-soiling Coating for Solar Modules Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar experts from Loughborough University have been awarded funding to create a durable and scalable anti-soiling coating for solar modules. Project lead Professor Michael Walls, Professor of Photovoltaics for Power Systems in the university’s Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), says the three-year-long study, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), […] Read more