ISRO Floats RFQ for Li-ion Cell Technology Transfer to Indian Industries Updated On Tue, Jun 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move will help in establishing the Li-ion cell production facilities in the country and this initiative is expected to enable Zero Emission Policy of India. Bangalore-headquartered Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for transferring the in-house developed Lithium-ion (Li-ion) cell technology to competent Indian Industries on non-exclusive basis. […] Read more
Make in India: Country’s First Technology Transfer Pact for Li-Ion Batteries Inked Updated On Mon, Jun 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The agreement was signed between Central Electro Chemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu under Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and RAASI Solar Power Pvt Ltd. To boost the government’s Make in India initiative, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on first transfer of technology for the country’s Lithium Ion (Li-ion) batteries was signed […] Read more
India-made Li-Ion Batteries to Cut Dependence on China, says Anant Geete Updated On Thu, Jun 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy “At present, the world needs to import lithium-ion batteries from China and Rs 50-60 lakh is only the cost of the battery (for buses). If the battery cost is reduced the total cost of electric vehicles will become affordable and commuters will also have to pay less” To cut its dependence on China and strengthen […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Debi Prasad Dash, Director – IESA Updated On Mon, Jun 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. What are your thoughts about Li-ion battery future in India? Manufacturing of new technology batteries is at a nascent stage in India. There are no Li-ion cell manufactures in India but several companies like EXCIOM, ACME, Delta, Coslight and Future hi tech batteries have established Li-ion assembly plant in India. At least five major […] Read more
Okaya Set to Clock Rs 1,150 Cr Revenue in FY 18-19 Updated On Wed, May 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company has achieved it’s turnover of Rs 720 crore in FY 17-18 and further aims to clock Rs 1,150 crore revenue in FY 18-19. One of the leading power back-up companies, Okaya Power, which recently announced its ambitious foray in Lithium ion batteries segment, has set an ambitious target to grab majority of market share in […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Atul Arya, Head, Energy Systems, Panasonic India Updated On Mon, May 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. How Panasonic is contributing towards India’s clean energy initiative? The management philosophy of Panasonic is based on the belief of its founder Konosuke Matsushita, who said: since a company runs its business by borrowing people, things, money, land, and so forth from the society, a company is “a public entity of society”. Following this […] Read more
Fossil Fuels Dominance Shrank on Renewables’ Cost Reduction, Says BNEF Updated On Thu, Mar 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The report on the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for all the leading technologies states that fossil fuel power is facing an unprecedented challenge in all the three roles it performs in the energy mix – supply of ‘bulk generation’, supply of ‘dispatchable generation’, and provision of ‘flexibility’. After significant reduction in the cost of wind, solar […] Read more
Eguana Launches New Energy Storage Product Lines Updated On Mon, Mar 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The products will be on display at the California Solar Expo in San Diego this week on March 27-28 along with key partners LG Chem and Pason systems supporting the launch. Eguana Technologies has announced the launch of two new product lines for the residential and small commercial energy storage markets. The products will be […] Read more
New Rechargeable Battery Perfect Fit for Extreme Cold Updated On Wed, Mar 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy This battery churns out charge even at –70° Celsius. A new type of battery, containing rechargeable cells, can still work out even in the extreme cold conditions where conventional batteries don’t work. This battery churns out charge even at –70° Celsius, a temperature where the typical lithium-ion batteries that power many of today’s cell phones, […] Read more
