Canada’s Electrovaya to Build Lithium-Ion Gigafactory in New York State Updated On Thu, Oct 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing firm Electrovaya has announced that its first US-based gigafactory will come up in New York State for the production of cells and batteries. Electrovaya said that it will set up operations at a 137,000 square foot plant on a 52-acre campus near Jamestown, New York. Electrovaya informed that the […] Read more
Fluence, TransnetBW To Build 250 MW Energy Storage System Updated On Thu, Oct 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Fluence Energy GmbH and TransnetBW GmbH have announced that they would deploy the world’s largest battery-based energy storage-as-transmission project. The 250 MW Netzbooster battery-based energy storage system will be located at Kupferzell, a major grid hub in Germany. Fluence said that the project will improve energy security and significantly support Germany’s energy transition pathway by […] Read more
Iron-Air Battery Maker Form Energy Secures $450 million for Energy Storage Technology Updated On Thu, Oct 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a fresh announcement, iron-air battery maker Form Energy, based in Massachusetts, United States has said that it has secured a $450 million Series E financing led by American investment firm TPG Rise. TPG Rise is making the investment through TPG Rise Climate, its dedicated climate investing strategy, and The Rise Fund, its longstanding, multi-sector […] Read more
CERC Retains Price Caps On Energy Trading Updated On Thu, Oct 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission), which regulates the power exchanges across the country among its other responsibilities, in an order on September 29, has extended the price caps it had placed on power trading by a further 3 months. The cap of Rs 12 per unit, that was first imposed when shortages drove up […] Read more
DIF Announces Investment In Qair – 1GW Global Renewables Platform Updated On Thu, Oct 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy DIF Capital Partners (DIF) has announced that it will be investing in Qair through its Infrastructure VII fund. Qair is a French renewable energy platform. The objective of the investment is to step-up the growth and portfolio build out. Last week, DIF had also announced an investment into 5 renewable projects in Australia and Europe. […] Read more
Waaree Energies Raises INR 1000 Cr Through Private Funding, Drops IPO Plans Updated On Thu, Oct 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Waaree Energies Limited, India’s leading solar panel manufacturer, has raised around Rs 1000 crore from various investors through private funding. The promoters also participated in this equity raise at the same valuation. The proceeds will be used for expansion plans of the firm to augment its manufacturing capabilities in India from 2 GW to 9 […] Read more
Coping With Volatility- The New Reality Of EPC Contracts Updated On Thu, Oct 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms are operating in an environment of uncertain, complex and ambiguous conditions. They are hit hard by rising commodity prices and cost escalation, exacerbating pressure on margins. The need of the hour is to work transparently and find collaborative solutions to arrive at win-win solutions to manage volatility. Total installed […] Read more
European PPA Prices Double Y-o-Y Since Energy Crisis: Pexapark Updated On Thu, Oct 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Swiss firm Pexapark, which provides software and advisory services for post-subsidy renewable energy sales and risk management, has released a report entitled “Reflections on an ‘uprecedented’ year”. The study offers a comprehensive view on how the global energy crisis, that has led to an unprecedented period of market turmoil, has affected renewable energy trading and […] Read more
UK-Based Aukera to Acquire 1000 MW Solar Portfolio in Germany Updated On Thu, Oct 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy European RE investment giant Aukera BV has announced that it is to acquire a solar PV portfolio of projects under development across Germany with an initial 1,000 MW of total capacity from Securenergy Solutions AG. Aukera said that Securenergy Solutions will be responsible for the development of the projects, which itintends to build, own, and […] Read more