GUVNL Seeks Outside Expertise For Its Pumped Storage Project Tenders Updated On Tue, Sep 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has issued a tender for the selection of consultant for preparation of tender documents for selection of project developers through competitive bidding process for development of Pumped Storage Plant (PSPs) on “Build Own & Operate” or “ Build Own Operate & Transfer” basis and for assisting GUVNL to carry […] Read more
Energy Storage in Focus in US as Multiple Firms Secure Support Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The US is witnessing a boom in solar manufacturing and energy storage projects with the announcement of the Inflation Reduction Act. The past week was also marked by news on key energy storage projects. Project Financing Among these, a major news coming in was of Nevada-based American Battery Technology Co., a battery materials firm, that […] Read more
Trina Storage Undertakes DNV Evaluation For Its Liquid-Cooled BESS Updated On Thu, Sep 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Company Trina Storage today announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive technical due diligence evaluation of its liquid-cooled battery energy storage system (BESS), specifically, the Elementa, by DNV. Trina Storage is a business unit of Trina Solar. DNV is an independent energy expert and assurance provider that acknowledged that […] Read more
Ingka & Apex Clean Energy Join Hands for 16.4 MW Storage Project in Texas Updated On Thu, Sep 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Ingka Investments and Apex Clean Energy, a firm that delves in the origination, commercialization, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind energy facilities has announced the establishment of Cameron Storage Project of 16.4 MW capacity in Cameron County, Texas. The project is IKEA owner’s first-ever battery storage project. The lithium-ion battery will lend support to the […] Read more
Cabinet Approves Rs 3,760cr For VGF Scheme On Battery Storage Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the Union Cabinet today approved a special scheme of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for the battery energy storage system manufacturers in India. After the Cabinet meeting, he briefed the media on the issue today in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting. The announcement came days before […] Read more
TERI Issues RFP for 20 MW/ 40 MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Delhi Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy TERI (The Energy & Resources Institute) has issued an RFP for the design, supply, testing, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of 20 MW/ 40 MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Delhi under tariff-based competitive bidding. The last date for submission of bids is September 22, 2023. Bids open on September 29, 2023. The scope […] Read more
Govt Releases Framework For Promoting Energy Storage Updated On Mon, Sep 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has now released a detailed framework for promoting energy storage systems (ESS) in the country. The framework includes the promotion of battery storage systems as well as pumped storage systems. The ministry guidelines advocated for a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) of up to 40 percent of the project’s capital cost to make […] Read more
Used Car Batteries Can Now Create Renewable Energy Storage System Updated On Thu, Aug 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Marquee auto major Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has joined hands with Wykes Engineering Ltd, a firm that delves in the renewable energy sector, to make a new renewable energy storage system from used car batteries. The British multinational automobile manufacturer, through this partnership, will make among largest energy storage systems in the UK. This will […] Read more
