Climate Tech Startups Raised $16b Across 250 Venture Deals, finds Study Updated On Mon, Sep 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Climate is heating up, more traditional investors are participating, and there are more cross-sector opportunities than ever before, reports Climate Tech VC (CTVC), a weekly newsletter about climate and innovation, which has recently reviewed the investments made in climate technologies in the first half of 2021. The study finds that in the first half of 2021, […] Read more
REI Expo 2021 Is Back. Important Dates and Details Updated On Mon, Sep 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo, among Asia’s largest and most influential expo’s in the RE space by Informa Markets in India, is back this year in its 14th epic edition in a physical format. Scheduled for 15th – 17th September 2021 at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, REI is supported by Indian Biogas Association (IBA), […] Read more
Hungarian Village Gets Mobile Energy Storage Unit Updated On Mon, Sep 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy German electric utility E.ON has been developing large-scale mobile and flexible battery storage systems (BESS) in Hungary to facilitate the integration of new green power plants into existing grids at short notice. Last week the company connected the third such mobile storage system to the local distribution grid in Dúzs. The move was part of the EU-funded […] 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
Developing Energy Storage Key for India’s Decarbonisation, finds Study Updated On Thu, Sep 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy In order to achieve its target of 450 GW of wind and solar by 2030, India’s wind and solar capacity must grow 20% year-over-year between 2022 and 2030. Developing energy storage is a key avenue for increasing India’s power system flexibility and the share of renewables and ultimately enabling India’s decarbonisation, finds a new study by the […] Read more
US Firm Kevala Raises $21 M in Series A Funding Round Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy US energy data provider Kevala Inc. has raised $21 million in Series A funding round led by C5 Impact Partners LP (C5 Capital’s fund focused on data-driven technologies transforming critical infrastructure) and Thin Line Capital. Additional investors in the Series A round include senior energy sector executives Tom Werner, current Chairman and former CEO of […] Read more
Wind Energy Accounted for 42% New U.S. Capacity in 2020 Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy More wind energy was installed in 2020 than any other energy source, accounting for 42% of new U.S. capacity, says the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). By contrast, solar amounted to only 38% of new capacity last year. The U.S. wind industry supports 116,800 jobs. The DOE has released three reports showing record growth in […] Read more
Global Semiconductor Firm Infineon Supports Ecosystem Development In Green Agriculture Updated On Mon, Aug 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Infineon Technologies, a top 10 global semiconductor major has collaborated with with Invest India on Motor Drive Design Challenge for solar pumps. Solar pumps of course are a critical part of the government’s thrust to solarise Indian agriculture under the PM KUSUM scheme and more. For Infineon, the initiative is part of its support for […] Read more
Record 102 Bidders for 2.6 GW South Africa RE Tender Updated On Fri, Aug 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) of South Africa has received bids from 102 potential project developers, including 63 solar projects, in response to its fifth renewable energy tender. Launched in March this year, this tender was aimed at procuring 2.6 GW of clean energy projects, including 1 GW of solar PV and […] Read more