Wärtsilä, Eolian Complete 200 MW Standalone ESS in Texas Updated On Tue, Mar 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Finnish engineering company firm has announced that it has reached commercial operation date (COD) for two major interconnected energy storage systems in South Texas totaling 200 MW and owned by Eolian, a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners. The two ESS projects are called Madero and Ignacio plants that will be operated using Eolian software, […] Read more
LG Energy Solution (LGES) to Build $5.5bn Battery Plant in Arizona Updated On Mon, Mar 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy LG Energy Solution (LGES) will invest about $ 5.5 billion to construct a battery manufacturing complex in Queen Creek, Arizona. The complex will consist of two manufacturing facilities – one for cylindrical batteries for electric vehicles (EV) and another for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pouch-type batteries for energy storage systems (ESS). LGES said that this […] Read more
Albemarle Corp will Invest $1.3 billion in USA Lithium Battery Plant Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Lithium and bromine giant Albemarle Corporation that offers essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, has announced plans to build its lithium hydroxide Mega-Flex facility in Chester County, South Carolina. Albemarle says that the facility includes an initial investment of at least $1.3 billion to help meet the surging demand for domestic and international […] Read more
“Ultimately, Green Hydrogen Will Drive The Biggest Changes In Energy”, John Grimes, SEC Australia Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy John Grimes leads the Smart Energy Council – Australia as its CEO. The council is an independent body that gives an impetus to the renewables sector in Australia by offering energy solutions. In March this year, John led an over 34 member delegation representing over 29 Australian smart energy firms to India. This visit saw […] Read more
SEG Solar Acquires 2 GW Solar Module Facility in Texas Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy California headquartered SEG Solar (SEG) has announced that it has closed on the acquisition of a manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, USA. As per SEG Solar, this facility is capable of producing more than 2 GW of photovoltaic (PV) modules annually. SEG Solar said that the plant consists of approximately 145,000 square feet of manufacturing […] Read more
Electriq Power Secures $300 Million for Solar+Storage Financing Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Silicon Valley-based Electriq Power which provides intelligent energy storage and management for households and small businesses, has announced that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with a major US clean-energy company for financing purposes. The provider company provides a platform that designs, proposes and finances solar and storage projects nationwide. Electriq Power said that […] Read more
Ascend Elements to Supply 5,000 Metric Tons of Recycled Lithium to Koura Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Westborough-based Ascend Elements, a lithium-ion battery recycling and engineered materials company, will supply Koura with up to 5,000 metric tons of recycled and recovered lithium carbonate per year. Manhattan-based Koura is an Orbia business and one of the world’s largest producers of fluoroproducts and advanced technologies. Ascend Elements said that Koura will use the recycled […] Read more
Utility Scale Solar Takes Biggest Hit in 2022 In US as 20.2 GW Fresh Capacity Added Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy A report from the developer led industry body Solar Energy Industries Association and WoodMac says that the United States added 20.2 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2022, a 16% decrease from 2021. This was due in large part to an investigation into new anti-circumvention tariffs by the U.S. Department of Commerce, as well […] Read more
Origis Energy Announces $750 Million for Solar, Storage Pipeline in USA Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a key development that would further USA’s renewable energy ambitions, renewable energy platforms Origis Energy has announced the close of an upsizing amendment to their development finance facility doubling capacity to $750 million. Miami-headquartered Origis Energy said that with enhanced flexibility and increased capacity, the credit facility will support further expansion of its solar […] Read more