Geothermal Power Push Points to Record Well Count in 2021: Rystad Updated On Mon, Sep 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Renewed interest in the geothermal sector in recent years, which has seen oil and gas majors make investments in numerous startups, is set to see a new record in the number of wells drilled for power generation, surpassing 200 this year for the first time. Spending on geothermal activity is expected to boom in the […] Read more
“We Are Very Good At Innovating New Kinds Of Products And Technologies”, Akshay Singhal, Log 9 Materials Updated On Fri, Sep 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based Log 9 Materials shot into the limelight (again) recently after Amara Raja batteries, a leader in the domestic automotive battery market, invested in the firm. Log 9 Materials is using its core competence in Graphene nanotechnology to develop advanced energy storage technologies from electrode materials, cell to pack level. Their rapid charging battery packs […] Read more
Battery Maker EnerVenue Raises $100 M in Series A Funding Updated On Thu, Sep 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy US-based EnerVenue has raised $100 million in Series A funding, which was led by Schlumberger New Energy and accompanied by Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures (SAEV, the corporate venture capital program of Aramco Ventures) and others. Additionally, EnerVenue announced the framework for a major distribution and manufacturing agreement with Schlumberger New Energy to significantly expand global […] Read more
NREL Researchers Use Silica Sand to Store Renewable Power Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are changing how we power our buildings, industries, and grid; however, they are intermittent, giving rise to the need for energy storage to ensure continuous power. Lithium-ion batteries are great for short-duration energy storage, but our buildings, businesses, industries, and grid need more storage, at lower cost, for longer […] Read more
Toyota Plans $13.5 B Investment in EV Battery Tech by Decade End Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Japanese auto major Toyota Motor is planning to spend over $13.5 billion by 2030 to develop batteries and its battery supply system, aiming to head technological developments over the next decade, revealed an online briefing on batteries and carbon neutrality. The world’s largest automaker by volume, which pioneered hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles with the popular Prius, […] Read more
Chennai-Based Lucas TVS Plans 10 GWh Battery Gigafactory in Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Sep 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Lucas TVS, the Chennai-based auto components major that is part of the TVS group has signed an agreement with 24M’s advanced ‘SemiSolid’ electrode technology. 24M has built its reputation on the promise of a lithium-ion battery manufacturing process that is more modular, efficient and low cost. Spun out of MIT, it already has partnerships with […] Read more
Ready For High Tide At Jakson Group Updated On Mon, Aug 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy At the closely held Jakson Group, known until recently for its prowess in the diesel genset market rather than renewable energy, setbacks are usually taken in stride. The group has faced its share of challenges in a legacy almost as old as Independent India, thanks to its modest beginnings in 1947. The two big disruptions […] Read more
Vistra, LG Energy Expand Californian Battery Facility to 1.6 GWh Updated On Fri, Aug 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vistra Corp., a Texas-based energy firm, and LG Energy Solution, a South Korean battery maker, have completed setting up the 400 MW/1.6 GWh Vistra Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in Monterey County, California. Vistra recently finished construction on Phase II of the facility. The battery system is now storing power and releasing it to California’s grid […] Read more
Tesla & Local Partners to Build Storage Facility in Japan Updated On Fri, Aug 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy US auto major Tesla is partnering with Japanese companies to build an energy storage facility using its rechargeable battery in Hokkaido in northern Japan to help stabilise the power system. Tesla will collaborate with Japanese power retailer and aggregator Global Engineering and engineering firm Ene-Vision to build the energy storage facility connected to the grid […] Read more