PVEL Launches Crowd Power PQP To Deliver Inverter Performance Updated On Fri, Oct 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy PV Evolution Labs, a leading global testing lab for the downstream solar and storage industry, has launched what it calls the Crowd Power Performance Qualification Program (PQP) to provide inverter buyers with an independently collected and managed data set to identify and avoid problem inverters, as the firm calls it. With the program, PVEL claims […] Read more
EV Ride-hailing Startup BluSmart Raises $25 Mn in Series A Round Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy BluSmart, an EV ride-hailing startup, has raised $25 million in its Series A round led by BP Ventures. Mayfield India Fund, 9Unicorns and Survam Partners along with existing investors have also joined the round. BP Ventures has led the round by putting $13 million in the current round. This is the first investment in an […] Read more
Battery Ventures Acquires Specialty Materials Supplier Goodfellow Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Battery Ventures, a technology-focused investment firm, has acquired Goodfellow, a specialist supplier of high-quality materials for research and development, prototyping and specialized manufacturing. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1983, the firm backs companies at all stages, ranging from seed and early to growth and buyout, and invests globally from six strategic […] Read more
McDermott Joins AquaVentus Consortium for Green H2 Production Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Texas-based McDermott has joined AquaVentus, a growing consortium of more than 70 companies, organizations and research institutions collaborating toward green hydrogen energy production in the North Sea. AquaVentus unites international industry leaders with a shared vision for advancing hydrogen’s role as a low-carbon, affordable energy solution-combining their unique expertise to make that future a reality. […] Read more
Energize Ventures Raises $330 M to Advance Sustainable Tech Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Chicago-based Energize Ventures has announced the closing of a second flagship fund with total capital commitments of $330 million, aiming to invest in digital solutions with proven potential to optimize energy, critical infrastructure and sustainable industries. Energize Ventures is an alternative investment manager that funds digital-first solutions accelerating the sustainable energy transition. The firm provides financial, operational […] Read more
NHPC Board Approves Setting up Subsidiary for RE Business Updated On Tue, Sep 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy State-owned hydro power giant NHPC on Friday said its board has approved the proposal to form a subsidiary for the development of renewable energy, small hydro and green hydrogen projects. “Board of Directors of Company in its meeting held today i.e. Friday, September 24, 2021 inter-alia has considered and approved the proposal regarding the formation […] Read more
Bord na Mona to Build ‘1st Irish Dedicated RE Business Park’ Updated On Tue, Sep 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Irish utility service provider Bord na Mona (BnM) is planing to construct a 200MW-plus hybrid energy park — the “first Irish dedicated renewable-energy business park.” The semi-state company said that the so-called energy park will be developed on more than 7,400 acres of its landbank in counties Meath, Offaly and Westmeath. It is expected to potentially […] Read more
IRENA & GWEC Target 380 GW Offshore Wind Energy by 2030 Updated On Tue, Sep 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have signed the Global Offshore Wind Energy Compact, an agenda that aims to ensure sustainable energy for all, helping the global battle against climate change. The compact sets a target of 380 GW of energy from offshore wind, installed worldwide by 2030; by […] Read more
Shell Orders Singapore’s 1st Fully Electric Ferry Service from Penguin Intl Updated On Mon, Sep 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Anglo-Dutch energy giant Shell has awarded a contract to Singapore company, Penguin International Limited, to design, build and operate at least three fully-electric ferries which, when operational, will be the first fully-electric ferry service in Singapore and a first for Shell globally. Expected to set sail in the first half of 2023, the new 200-seater […] Read more
