Inlyte Gets $8 M For Cheap, Grid Scale Iron and Sodium Batteries Updated On Fri, Oct 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Berkeley, California based Inlyte Energy announced its $8 million seed funding to be used to develop the first generation of its grid batteries made with the most abundant materials – iron and table salt. Inlyte’s solution leverages the proven design of the previously-commercialized sodium metal halide battery to create an energy storage system with high efficiency, […] Read more
IIT Scientists Introduce New Nano Material For Faster Conversion Of Sunlight To Heat Updated On Thu, Oct 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy A team of scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, (IIT Bombay) have introduced a new nano material that enhances the efficiency of converting sunlight into heat. NCFs or nanostructured hard-carbon florets, is made when carbon is deposited onto a substrate of amorphous dendritic fibrous nanosilica (DFNS). This is achieved by employing a technique […] Read more
Exeter Study Claims Solar ‘Tipping Point’, Challenges To Solar Growth Updated On Wed, Oct 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Research from a team at the UK- based University of Exeter has come out with some provocative findings. The research claims that the world may have crossed a “tipping point” that will inevitably make solar power our main source of energy. The study, led by the University of Exeter and University College London, is part […] Read more
Cabinet Approves Change In MMDR Norms To Specify Royalty For Lithium Updated On Wed, Oct 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved amendment of Second Schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (‘MMDR Act’). The amendment was meant for specifying rate of royalty for three critical and strategic minerals–Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs). Recently, the Mines and Minerals (Development and […] Read more
RecycleKaro Partners with Bajaj Auto for EV Battery Recycling Solutions Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy RecycleKaro, a player in sustainable, lithium-ion battery recycling, has announced a strategic partnership with Bajaj Auto, a key player in the automotive manufacturer space, for the recycling of lithium ion batteries. Under this partnership, Recyclekaro will employ its cutting-edge Hydrometallurgy technology to recycle end-of-life batteries from Bajaj Auto vehicles. Hydrometallurgy technology The innovative Hydrometallurgy technology […] Read more
Australian Battery Recycling Start up Renewable Metals Scoops Up $8 Million Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Perth-based firm Renewable Metals has raised an AUD $8 million in funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), to scale up its battery recycling technology. Lithium ion battery recycling has been a focus area for many startups around the world, as the case is extremely strong on both environment and economic grounds, thanks to […] Read more
Battery Materials Firm GEM In Indonesian JV To Diversify Risk, Protect US, EU Markets Updated On Wed, Sep 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Shenzhen, China based GEM, the largest supplier of battery raw materials in China and the leading battery recycling firm in China and globally, has announced plans to invest about USD750 million in two new plants in Indonesia in a move aimed at diversifying its manufacturing base and developing global industrial supply chains in alignment with […] Read more
Norwegian Battery Maker Morrow Nets €100m Equity Funding Updated On Wed, Sep 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Norwegian battery start-up Morrow Batteries has scooped up €100m in an investment round led by Siemens Financial Services and ABB. Other investors in the round were Nysnø Climate Investments and Arendals Fossekompani, as well as the company’s existing shareholders PKA, NOAH and Agder Energi Invest. Morrow, starting with its first battery cell factory opening in […] Read more
CNGR, Al Mada Partner For $2 Billion EV Battery Plant in Morocco Updated On Fri, Sep 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Chinese battery components manufacturer CNGR Advanced Material and the African private investment firm Al Mada have unveiled plans to establish an industrial hub in Jorf Lasfar, Morocco. This project will entail an investment of $2 billion. This collaborative endeavor was officially disclosed through a joint statement by the two firms. The two entities are currently […] Read more
