Will India’s Lithium Battery Makers Be Next In Line For Protection From China? Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Following the extended trend of protective measures for solar PV manufacturing, and more recently, solar glass, Li-Ion (or LFP ) battery manufacturing could emerge as the next sector to receive similar support from the Indian government. State policies are increasingly being used as a tool to shield domestic industries from the challenges posed by inexpensive […] Read more
Ampace Announces Launch of the JP30 Cylindrical Lithium Battery Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ampace has officially launched its latest innovation, the JP30 cylindrical lithium battery, themed “Working Non-stop, compact and more powerful.” This new addition to the JP series sets a new benchmark in high-power battery technology, delivering breakthrough performance in a compact form. Dr. Yuan Qingfeng, Ampace’s Chief Technology Officer, highlighted the company’s ongoing innovation in battery […] Read more
US Election May Lead To Hike In BESS Costs By 10%: Report Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest Wood Mackenzie report shared an update on the United States (US) storage market, which installed 3.8 GW of storage capacity in Q3 2024, reflecting an 80% increase compared to Q3 2023. Among the energy storage mix, the US deployed 3,431 MW/9,188 MWh in the grid-scale segment, marking the largest capacity installation in Q3. […] Read more
Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Prices See Largest Drop Since 2017: BNEF Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest analysis from BloombergNEF (BNEF) said that battery prices this year, in 2024 saw their biggest annual drop since 2017. Lithium-ion battery pack prices dropped 20% from 2023 to a record low of $115 per kilowatt-hour, according to the research. BNEF identified a decline in cell manufacturing overcapacity, economies of scale, low metal and […] Read more
IBMA Argues Against Inclusion of Recycling Cost In Guidelines From CPCB Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian Battery Manufacturers Association (IBMA), representing an industry with a significant annual turnover of Rs. 50,000 Crores, while acknowledging the introduction of new Environmental Compensation (EC) guidelines by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has made a case for some key changes needed in it. These guidelines are crucial for advancing sustainable waste management […] Read more
Geotab Study On EV batteries Underscores Second Life Potential Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy Battery degradation is a natural process that reduces the amount of energy a battery can store or the power it can deliver. In electric vehicles (EVs), however, power degradation is rarely noticeable because the battery’s power output often exceeds the vehicle’s requirements, as found in a research paper by Geotab, a global market transportation solutions […] Read more
Stellantis, Zeta Energy To Develop Lithium-Sulfur EV Batteries Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Stellantis N.V. and Zeta Energy Corp have announced a joint development agreement aimed at advancing battery cell technology for electric vehicle applications. The partnership aims to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries with game-changing gravimetric energy density while achieving a volumetric energy density comparable to today’s lithium-ion technology. For customers, this means potentially a significantly lighter battery […] Read more
5 Reasons Why Lower Renewable Energy Prices Are Unlikely To Lead to Lower Electricity Bills Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy For the lay reader, it has been a mystery how despite headline news of renewable bids being awarded at figures like Rs 2.50/kW to Rs 3.00, their final power bill seems to be on an inexorable climb upwards. This is despite the fact the RE power itself was priced at a huge premium as recently […] Read more
Hoymiles Promises Efficiency and Extended Warranties To Back its Microinverters And Storage Solutions In India Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar energy is advancing on an unprecedented growth trajectory, driven by global decarbonization goals and advances in solar technology. Solar PV installations are expanding rapidly, accounting for three-quarters of the 510 GW of renewable energy added globally in 2023. In India too, the solar push is truly on, as the world’s third largest solar market […] Read more
