IIT Kharagpur Scientists Develop Fast Charging E-Cycle Powered By Na-Ion batteries Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Scientists at the IIT Kharagpur have developed sodium-ion batteries and supercapacitors using nanomaterials. The battery can be used in an electric bicycle (E-cycle) and is capable of quick charging. The price of e-cycle will drop dramatically since sodium(Na)-ion batteries are less expensive than lithium-ion batteries. Dr. Amreesh Chandra, a professor in the Department of Physics […] Read more
Finland Begins Operation On World’s First Large Scale Sand Battery Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Finland has kickstarted operations on world’s first commercial large scale sand-based thermal energy storage system. The battery has been innovated by Polar Night Energy and operated by energy utility in West Finland, Vatajankoski. The dimensions of the steel container are 4×7 metre, which can hold hundreds of tonnes of sand. This sand is further heated […] Read more
Northvolt Raises $1.1 Billion To Roll Out Battery Factory In Europe Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has shared signing a $1.1 billion convertible note towards financing the expansion of battery cell and cathode material production in Europe. The decision has been taken to complement the increasing demand for batteries. Investors that lent participation in the capital raise included AMF, AP funds 1-4, ATP, Ava Investors, Baillie Gifford, […] Read more
ECA Committee for Risk Assessment Wants Lithium Salts to be in Category 1A Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy A major international chemical maker has warned that new draft proposals labeling some materials as “hazardous” could impact negatively investments in the lead and lithium battery sectors in Europe. The European Union (ECA Committee) was forewarned by lithium and battery manufacturers that a proposal to label the metal as hazardous may seriously harm Europe’s expanding […] Read more
Meta Materials and Coulometrics Join Hands to Develop Next-Generation Batteries Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Canada-based smart materials developer, Meta Materials has recently announced collaboration with lithium-ion battery material development company, Coulometrics. Through this partnership, Meta Materials will independently assess its platform technologies for battery applications and make it more powerful next-generation batteries. President & CEO of Meta Materials, George Palikaras stated, “With the recent strategic acquisitions of Plasma App […] Read more
Australia Will Now Supply Lithium, Other Critical Minerals To India Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Australia has committed to supplying critical minerals, like cobalt and lithium, to augment India’s electric vehicles, solar power, defence and other strategic segments. During the Australian visit of India’s Minister for Coal and Mines, Pralhad Joshi, Australia’s Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia, Madeleine King held that the island country would commit AUD […] Read more
Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems Are The New Evolution for Energy Sector Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy In the next decade, Energy Storage Systems (ESS) is tipped to make its mark in the power industry. The most recent standalone ESS tenders from Solar Energy Corporation of India and NTPC are poised to increase capacity and augment the growth of the regional ecosystem. India’s goals for renewable energy will depend heavily on […] Read more
EV Batteries in 5% GST Bracket to Support Faster Adoption Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The GST rates on lithium-ion battery packs have been reduced by the government from 18 percent to 5 per cent which is the lowest tax category. A statement by the Finance Ministry held, “Electric vehicles, whether or not fitted with a battery pack, are eligible for the concessional GST rate of 5 percent.” This was […] Read more
EV Chargers’ Association Proposes A Black Box To Stop EV Battery Fires Updated On Tue, Jun 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy The recent spate of the batteries in electric vehicles catching fire like e-scooter or four wheeler has sent the Charge Point Operators Society (CPOS) of India into a huddle for a solution because of the concerns over safety deterring the prospective buyers. On June 27, the body proposed that a black box system should be […] Read more
