EDF Renewables Sets Sights on Three Grid-Scale Battery Sites in UK Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables UK is in the process of establishing three grid-scale battery sites in Kent, Norwich and Essex. The firm has set sights on the deployment of battery storage units in 40 strategic locations across the UK. The three sites for battery storage entail the 50 MW / 100 MWh lithium-ion battery storage unit in […] Read more
Energy Storage in Focus in US as Multiple Firms Secure Support Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The US is witnessing a boom in solar manufacturing and energy storage projects with the announcement of the Inflation Reduction Act. The past week was also marked by news on key energy storage projects. Project Financing Among these, a major news coming in was of Nevada-based American Battery Technology Co., a battery materials firm, that […] Read more
Delhi Reports Highest Penetration Of Electric Buses In India Updated On Fri, Sep 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest data from the newly launched Clean Mobility Shift dashboard claimed that Delhi is spearheading the race to adopt electric buses nationwide. The latest sales figures in 2023 claimed that Delhi witnessed the sales of 442 electric buses this year, the highest by any Indian state/UT. Moreover, in terms of penetration of electric buses, Delhi leads in […] Read more
RWE Kicks Off Two Solar Plus Battery Projects in Garzweiler Mine Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy German multinational energy firm RWE installed 58,000 photovoltaic modules in the Garzweiler opencast mine. The modules also boast two battery storage facilities. The project is supplying solar energy to over 7,250 German households per year. The project employs bifacial modules, that capture sunlight from not only both the sides, but also uses light reflected from […] Read more
Sweden Tries Solar-Powered Hybrid Truck On Public Roads Updated On Thu, Aug 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy A unique hybrid truck with a solar panel-covered trailer is being tested on public roads, as a result of a two-year research collaboration involving Scania, Uppsala University, Eksjö Maskin & Truck, Midsummer, Ernsts Express, and Dalakraft. The solar-powered truck has been developed in a research project partly funded by the government agency of innovation Vinnova […] Read more
Sodion Energy, AR4 Tie Up To Launch Sodium-Ion Batteries For India Updated On Mon, Aug 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Sodion Energy, a leading developer of Sodium Ion Batteries, has now announced its partnership with AR4 Tech, a pioneer in developing and implementing innovative technologies for converting traditional gasoline vehicles to electric. The partnership will enable Sodion Energy to leverage AR4 Tech’s distribution network, bringing safe, reliable and affordable batteries to early adopters, including ARAM, […] Read more
KERC Issues Draft Norms For Pre-Paid Meters For All Power Consumers Updated On Fri, Aug 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has now issued a draft notification to allow all categories of power consumers to install pre-paid electricity meters. Earlier pre-paid meter connections were confined to certain categories of power consumers only in the state. The Commission has now sought the public’s response to the draft regulations within one month. The new norms have […] Read more
Used Car Batteries Can Now Create Renewable Energy Storage System Updated On Thu, Aug 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Marquee auto major Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has joined hands with Wykes Engineering Ltd, a firm that delves in the renewable energy sector, to make a new renewable energy storage system from used car batteries. The British multinational automobile manufacturer, through this partnership, will make among largest energy storage systems in the UK. This will […] Read more
Shell Energy To Invest Rs 2200cr For Renewable Projects in Gujarat Updated On Thu, Aug 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Shell Energy India has joined hands with the State government of Gujarat, where it will invest Rs 2200 crore to set up a renewable energy facility. The MoU towards this was signed in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Minister of State, Harsh Sanghavi. The renewable energy generation project will be established […] Read more
