Exide and Leclanche JV to Begin Li-ion Battery Manufacturing Soon Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Exide Industries is planning to start manufacturing of Li-Ion batteries from its JV plant with Leclanche in Gujarat by end of this calendar year India’s largest storage battery maker Exide Industries is planning to start manufacturing of lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries from its joint venture plant in Gujarat by end of this calendar year, according to a […] Read more
Focus on Energy Storage: The Technologies Leading the Charge Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Lithium-Ion batteries, at various scales, dominate the energy storage conversation. But as we can see, there are many other technologies fighting for a share of the market. To read the first part of this series, click here. So just what are the options out there for storage at scale? We take a look at the […] Read more
Focus on Energy Storage: Size and Costs Finally Promise a Breakthrough Soon Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy For everyone counting on renewables to replace the pollution and carbon emissions of fossil fuels, energy storage has been the missing link in a wholesale shift to renewable energy. Energy storage, even though being discussed widely today, has been around for a while. Basic storage batteries have been used since the early 1800s, when Alessandro […] Read more
Tesla Introduces New Battery for Utility Scale Energy Storage Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy To match global demand for massive battery storage projects, Tesla has designed a new battery product specifically for utility-scale projects: Megapack. Two years ago, Tesla built and installed the world’s largest lithium-ion battery in Hornsdale, South Australia using Tesla Powerpack batteries. Since then, the facility saved nearly USD 40 million in its first year alone and helped […] Read more
US DOE Grants $16 mn for 14 Energy Infrastructure Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US DOE has announced more than $16 million in funding for 14 tribal energy infrastructure projects The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $16 million in funding for 14 tribal energy infrastructure projects through DOE’s Office of Indian Energy. The investment will help Native American and Alaska Native communities harness their […] Read more
CEL Empaneling EPC Firms for BESS Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy CEL has issued an EOI for empanelment of firms/EPC contractors for executing BESS projects in India. State-owned enterprise, Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for empanelment of firms/EPC contractors for executing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects in India. The empaneled contractors will be able to participate in future project […] Read more
8 Key Points From KUSUM Scheme Implementation Guidelines Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore KUSUM Scheme The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme, that aims to provide both financial security and more sustainable water access […] Read more
ADB, Partners to Increase Access to Clean Energy in Tonga Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB, Government of Tonga and other development partners have announced the beginning of construction on the country’s first off-grid solar power plant The Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined the Government of Tonga and other development partners to announce the beginning of construction on the country’s first off-grid solar power plant and distribution network for Tonga’s most […] Read more
MNRE Invites Proposals for Testing Hydrogen Fuel Buses in NCR Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has invited preliminary project proposals for pilot demonstration of 4 hydrogen fuel cell powered buses in the Delhi-NCR region. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been supporting R&D and demonstration projects in hydrogen and fuel cells area, this includes several projects for development and demonstration of hydrogen fuelled vehicles. A pilot […] Read more