Focus on Energy Storage: The Technologies Leading the Charge Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Lithium-Ion batteries, at various scales, dominate the energy storage conversation. But as we can see, there are many other technologies fighting for a share of the market. To read the first part of this series, click here. So just what are the options out there for storage at scale? We take a look at the […] Read more
Energy Storage to Grow 122-Fold Over Next 2 Decades: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy storage installations around the world will grow exponentially, from a modest 9GW/17GWh deployed as of 2018 to 1,095GW/2,850GWh by 2040 Energy storage installations around the world will grow exponentially, from a modest 9GW/17GWh deployed as of 2018 to 1,095GW/2,850GWh by 2040, according to the latest forecast from research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). The 122-fold boom […] Read more
Tesla Introduces New Battery for Utility Scale Energy Storage Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy To match global demand for massive battery storage projects, Tesla has designed a new battery product specifically for utility-scale projects: Megapack. Two years ago, Tesla built and installed the world’s largest lithium-ion battery in Hornsdale, South Australia using Tesla Powerpack batteries. Since then, the facility saved nearly USD 40 million in its first year alone and helped […] Read more
Uber, Sun Mobility to Deploy Electric Autos in India Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global shared-mobility service provider Uber announced a partnership with Bangalore-based Sun Mobility to launch an electric auto service platform. The Ride-hailing giant Uber on Wednesday announced a partnership with SUN Mobility to deploy electric autos in India. As part of the agreement, SUN Mobility will offer its energy infrastructure platform, which includes swappable Li-Ion smart batteries […] Read more
ADB, Partners to Increase Access to Clean Energy in Tonga Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB, Government of Tonga and other development partners have announced the beginning of construction on the country’s first off-grid solar power plant The Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined the Government of Tonga and other development partners to announce the beginning of construction on the country’s first off-grid solar power plant and distribution network for Tonga’s most […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Wins 1714 MW Turbine Order from Ørsted and Eversource Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has conditionally received a record order for 1,714 MW from Ørsted and Eversource. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has conditionally received a record order for 1714 MW from Ørsted and Eversource. Encompassing three offshore wind power projects, the signed conditional contract is the largest U.S. offshore wind power order to date. It encompasses […] Read more
Government Agencies Should Continue to Show Desire for the Commenced Projects: Amruth Puttappa Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Recently, the Indian solar market bounced back from the sluggish year of 2018. With the climate agreement in place and an estimated global investment of $2.8 billion in Q1 2019, there is no doubt that there is a huge scope. We are going through a positive phase. All government bodies are working towards our ambitious […] Read more
Distributed Renewables Could Create 400,000 Jobs in India Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A jobs census has estimated that by 2023, distributed renewables will create 400,000 jobs in India, including 190,000 formal jobs, and 210,000 informal jobs The first annual jobs census measuring employment from decentralised renewables for rural electrification in Africa and Asia has estimated that by 2023 the sector will create 400,000 jobs in India – including 190,000 direct, […] Read more
UN Fund GCF Removes Veto Power Over Climate Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy UN’s Green Climate Fund changed its rules at the latest meeting where it announced US$267 million towards United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) supported countries. The United Nations’ Green Climate Fund has changed its rules so no single country can block finance, as recently it happened when the US intervened in a Chinese bid. The decision […] Read more
