Scientist Wins European Inventor Award 2023 for Safer Lithium-ion Battery Technology Updated On Thu, Jul 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Patent Office (EPO) has revealed that Chinese scientist Kai Wu and his team are winners in the ‘Non-EPO countries’ category of the European Inventor Award 2023. Out of more than 600 candidates, Wu and his team were recognized for their development of a Lithium-ion battery technology with a special top cover that helps […] Read more
Battery Smart Raises $33 Million In Pre-Series B Funding Updated On Thu, Jul 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy EV Battery swapping network builder Battery Smart has announced a $33 million fund raise in its Pre-Series B funding. The firm plans to use the funds to expand its geographic footprint and acquire more users. The latest funding round saw Battery Smart’s existing investors, Tiger Global and Blume Ventures, as well as new investors participate. […] Read more
Fluoride Electrolyte Innovation: Transforming Batteries for a Sustainable Future Updated On Wed, Jul 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a significant development for the field of battery technology, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have made a groundbreaking discovery involving a fluoride electrolyte that could potentially protect next-generation batteries against performance decline. This innovation could have a transformative impact on the electric vehicle (EV) industry and other advanced battery […] Read more
Mini-Grids And The Rockefeller Experience Updated On Fri, Jun 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Even as India made commendable progress connecting almost all households to the grid, the larger aim of 24×7 power for all is still some distance away. With a twin challenge of rising demand and the need to transition to a cleaner grid powered by renewables, the hopes of millions for continuous, dependable power are still […] Read more
HPCL Invites Bids for Consultancy for 100 MW Solar Projects in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Fri, Jun 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy State-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has issued a tender for the selection of a project management consultant for the installation of 100 MW solar project at Galiveedu Solar Park in Andhra Pradesh. The project is for captive consumption. The EPMC consultant will be responsible for the design, engineering, procurement, supply, erection, and commissioning of […] Read more
German Solar Focused Startup 1KOMMA5° Turns Unicorn With €430M Funding Round Updated On Wed, Jun 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy 1KOMMA5° a Hamburg, Germany-based startup that has 1.5°C greenhouse emissions limit integrated in its name has become one of the fastest climate unicorns in Europe. It follows another German startup that raised significant funding recently namely Enpal which completed a round where it secured €430 million commitments.The German startup has raised €430M in a Series […] Read more
eMaaS Platform BillionElectric Forays Into India, Secures $10M in Seed Funding Round Updated On Tue, Jun 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy BillionElectric, an E-Mobility as a Service (eMaaS) platform has today announced its foray into the Indian market, securing $10 million in a seed round of equity and asset lease funding. The funds raised will be strategically allocated to two key initiatives, namely, the deployment of electric tarmac buses at the Bengaluru international airport and the […] Read more
COD Delay Hands Acme Solar A Bigger Transmission Bill, As CERC Rules In Favour of CTUIL Updated On Mon, Jun 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a recent order, the Central Electricity Regulatory Comission (CERC) has ruled in favour of CTUIL in a case brought by Acme Solar against the central utility. Acme Solar, in this case pertaining to a 250 MW project of the firm at Bhadla, Rajasthan, has contended that CTUIL (Central Transmission Utility of Indian Limited), was […] 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
