e-Zinc Secures USD $31M in Series A2 Funding to Advance Commercialization Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy e-Zinc, the Toronto-based company enabling sustainable, long-duration energy storage with its zinc-air battery, has announced it has raised an additional USD $31 million in follow-on funding to its $25 million Series A round. This oversubscribed Series A2 round was led by Evok Innovations, with additional investments from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Export Development Canada (EDC), and Ultratech Capital Partners. e-Zinc’s […] Read more
Enel Green Commissions 87MW Northern Italy Solar Plant Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Trino, in the province of Vercelli, in the Piedmont region, is now home to the largest operating solar farm in northern Italy. The project, implemented on the site by Enel Green Power, involved the construction of a photovoltaic plant equipped with state-of-the-art storage technology. Trino’s history sets a record in renewable energy and proves that […] Read more
SECI Issues Tender To Build 1000 MW/2000 MWh BESS Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender inviting bids to set up 1000 MW/2000MWh (1000 MW x 2 hrs) standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in India. This project was issued under tariff-based global competitive bidding (ESS-2). The tender follows a new push for large battery storage systems in the country […] Read more
magniX Launches ‘Samson’ Electric Aviation Battery Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, has announced the launch of Samson in its battery line. magniX Samson batteries have been designed for aviation and industries or applications that require high levels of performance, safety, and reliability. Samson batteries will be certifiable under aviation regulations, while delivering industry-leading energy density, unmatched cycle life, […] Read more
Amara Raja To License Gotion’s LFP Technology For Lithium Ion Cells In India Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies Pvt. Ltd (ARACT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd (ARE&M), one of India’s leading battery manufacturers, has signed a technical licensing agreement with GIB EnergyX Slovakia s.r.o., a subsidiary of Gotion High-Tech Co Ltd. As part of the agreement GIB EnergyX will license Gotion’s world […] Read more
90% Solar Manufacturing Is Concentrated In 5 Developing Countries, Says Report Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by REN21 found solar manufacturing to be concentrated geographically in just five countries, which are estimated to produce more than 90% of the global capacity for producing solar modules. These countries are namely reported to be, China which leads with around 80% of overall solar PV manufacturing capacity, followed by Vietnam, India, […] Read more
Smarter E AWARD – Photovoltaics Category 2024 Winners Announced Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Smarter E AWARD 2024 has been announced, celebrating a new set of winners who are transforming the dynamics of energy and mobility through their innovative products and solutions. The Smarter E AWARD seeks to honour concepts and technologies that contribute to a 24/7 renewable energy supply. The award encompasses five categories: Photovoltaics, Energy Storage, […] Read more
Hindustan Zinc, AEsir Technologies Join Hands To Develop Zinc Batteries Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy As part of its efforts to bolster the ongoing global energy transition, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), an Indian-based zinc producer, has signed an MoU (memorandum of understanding) with AEsir Technologies. AEsir Technologies Inc. is a US-based company specializing in zinc battery technologies. Under this MoU, Hindustan Zinc becomes the preferred supplier of Zinc, a key […] Read more
NTPC-VVN Invites Bids For 250 MW/500MWh Standalone BESS Project Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NTPC-VVN), a Central Public Center Enterprise released a tender inviting bids for setting up 250 MW/500MWh Standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in India. NTPC VVN invited bids for the selection of battery energy storage system (BESS) developers for setting up 500 MWh (250 MW x 2 hrs) standalone Battery […] Read more
