With Latest Funding, Battery Smart To Expand Services In More Cities Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian battery swapping company Battery Smart announced it has raised $65 million in a Series B funding round led by LeapFrog Investments, the pioneering profit with purpose firm. The equity round consisted of a mix of primary and secondary investments and saw participation from new and existing investors, including MUFG Bank, Panasonic, Ecosystem Integrity Fund […] Read more
China’s ‘Spare Solar’ Capacity Offers Energy Access Avenues: EMBER Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by EMBER delved into the untapped potential of surplus solar manufacturing capacity in China, highlighting its pivotal role in addressing both energy access and climate change. It revealed that despite the exponential growth in global solar manufacturing capacity, the deployment of solar panels worldwide lags significantly behind. According to estimates by the […] Read more
BluPine Energy Signs PPA with APL Apollo Group For 61.65 MW Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Jun 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy BluPine Energy, established in India by global infrastructure investor Actis, has announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with APL Apollo Building Products (a wholly owned subsidiary of APL Apollo Tubes Limited), India’s largest structural steel tubes & pipes manufacturing company. The pact was signed for the establishment of a 61.65 MW solar […] Read more
Tracxn Environment Tech Report 2024- Funding Drops, But Share Improves Updated On Mon, Jun 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy Startup Research firm Tracxn released a special Environment funding report on World Environment Day last week. A Key Finding was the rise of Equity funding for Environment Tech companies in proportion to global tech funding. In 2024, close to 10% of all equity funding has gone into startups in the environment tech sector. A significant […] Read more
JSW Energy Commences Construction Of 1 GWh BESS Project Updated On Mon, Jun 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based JSW Energy recently initiated the construction activities for its 1 Gwh Battery Energy Storage Project (BESS) marking its foray into energy storage services. With this project, JSW also claims to lead in the development of one of the large commercial-scale Green Hydrogen projects in India. It claims to be one of the few in […] Read more
Mobility Firm Marelli To Supply Battery Thermal Plate To Carmakers Updated On Thu, Jun 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Marelli has been awarded a contract from a major global carmaker to supply the Battery Thermal Plate (BTP) for future Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). The solution, a key technology for thermal energy management in electric vehicles, has been developed and will be produced in-house by Marelli. The supply will begin in 2024, reaching approximately 5 […] Read more
US Invests $ 9.5 Mn To Study Social Dynamics Of Siting Solar Project Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced an investment of $9.5 million for four new projects. This study was undertaken to examine the ways that siting practices can influence public attitudes toward and permitting of large-scale solar facilities. The research is expected to generate actionable insights that improve outcomes for host communities. It particularly […] Read more
32 American Forest Villages Get Clean Power From Solar Microgrids Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Power Construction Corporation of China (Powerchina) officially handed over the first site of the second phase of a microgrid photovoltaic project in Suriname recently. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname, and Chinese Ambassador to Suriname,Han Jing, among other dignitaries, attended the handover ceremony. The landmark project will provide more people in remote villages […] Read more
Electrification Key For 1.5°C Target, Global Demand Must Go Beyond 30K TW: IRENA Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Electricity and electrification along with deployment of renewable power will play a crucial role in meeting the target of 1.5°C, according to a report by IRENA. The overall share of renewable energy in the energy mix will need to rise substantially to meet the 1.5°C target, driven by higher shares of renewable electricity and electrification, […] Read more
