Three Firms That Have Surprised Us With Their Plunge Into EV Charging Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy The EV charging business–fueling a car with electric power rather than petroleum-based gas or diesel – has always been a loss for oil companies who are being dragged into the electric future. It may not be that way anymore. With an increase of EVs on roads, many old industrial mammoths, especially major oil firms, are […] Read more
Spain’s Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Acquires Majority Stake in 600 MW Greek BESS Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Sustainable energy solutions developer, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), as part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in a 600 MW battery electricity storage systems (BESS) project from Wootis SA in Greece. The battery storage is divided into several facilities spread across Greece. Madrid-headquartered FRV said in its official […] Read more
ACEN Completes World’s First ETM Transaction, Retiring Out Coal Plant Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy ACEN, the energy platform of the Ayala Group, has disclosed the full divestment of the South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation (SLTEC) coal plant using the energy transition mechanism (ETM), the first ETM deal in the world. The official statement by ACEN informs that the landmark transaction will enable the early retirement of the 246-MW coal […] Read more
EU, Kazakhstan Sign Agreement on Critical Raw Materials, Batteries & Renewable Hydrogen Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy On the sidelines of COP27 in Egypt, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Alikhan Smailov, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, have signed an MoU to develop renewable hydrogen and battery value chains. The objective is to boost the green and digital transformation of both sides’ economies. The agreement is also aimed at ensuring development […] Read more
Offers For 3500 MW Pour In For PTC India Call For 1000 MW RE From Developers Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy PTC India, the listed power trading firm, has announced that it has received a strong response to its call for expressions of interest from relevant players to supply 1000 MW of renewable energy for onward sales through market linked products. The 500 MW plus 500 MW greenshoe option was part pf Phase 1 of PTC […] Read more
KKR to Invest $400 Million in Sterlite Backed Serentica Renewables Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), a leading global investment firm, and Gurugram-based Serentica Renewables, a decarbonization platform that seeks to enable the energy transition by providing complex clean energy solutions for energy-intensive, hard-to-abate industries, have announced the signing of definitive agreements. Under the agreements, KKR will invest $400 million in the company. Standard Chartered Bank acted […] Read more
Iberdrola, AXA IM Alts Partner for 1-GW Normandy Wind Auction Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Spanish multinational electric utility company Iberdrola is trying to make the most out of the French renewable expansion. In a fresh bid, Iberdrola has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global investment specialist AXA IM Alts for possible collaboration for upcoming projects in the offshore wind energy sector in France. Iberdrola is a participant […] Read more
A New Nanoscale Electrolyte for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries from American Elements Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy California based American Elements has announced that its engineers have invented a novel nanoscale electrolyte material for use in cutting-edge Lithium-Sulfur Battery technology. The official statement of American Elements held that the electrolyte is a ceramic compound of lithium, lanthanum, and zirconium oxide nanoparticles that is energy-dense and stable in a wider range of temperatures […] Read more
UK’s PM Sunak Will Announce Accelerated Renewables Plan at COP27 Updated On Mon, Nov 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Rishi Sunak, Britain’s Prime Minister, will pledge to hasten the UK’s switch to renewable energy when he speaks before the U.N. climate change summit at COP27. On November 2, UK’s PM Sunak decided at the last minute to attend the climate talks, reversing a decision to forego the yearly event that had been roundly criticised […] Read more
