BII, Norfund & IndiGrid Enter 300 Mn Partnership To Expand BESS Project In India Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy IndiGrid, a power sector infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), formed a new platform, EnerGrid in partnership with British International Investment (BII), UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, along with the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund, managed by Norfund. This platform focuses on developing greenfield transmission and standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in India. The […] Read more
The Emissions Impact of Repurposed EV Battery Packs in Residential Settings Updated On Tue, Nov 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The popularity of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has taken off, thanks to better batteries, lower costs, and strong policy support. However, as electric mobility becomes more mainstream, a crucial question arises, what happens to these batteries when they are no longer usable? With 1.2 million electric vehicle batteries predicted to be decommissioned worldwide by 2030 […] Read more
NDCs 3.0 A Key For Global Goal To Triple RE By 2030: IRENA Updated On Mon, Nov 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Even if all COP announcements to date were to be fully implemented, a significant CO2 emission gap would still need to be closed by 2050, according to the World Energy Transitions Outlook 2024 of IRENA. Released at the opening of the UN Climate Conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Agency’s 1.5°C Scenario outlines a net-zero […] Read more
Can COP29 Help In Expediting Renewable Growth In India? Updated On Mon, Nov 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The convergence of global leaders, policymakers, and pro-climate groups in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the annual Conference of Parties (COP29) is likely to expedite the energy transition globally. It is more pertinent to the Global South including India which has been demanding fair access to the Climate Fund, as committed by developed countries for pro-climate activities. […] Read more
Avaana Capital Raises Largest Climate-tech VC Fund Of $135mn Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian climate-focused venture capital company Avaana Capital has announced the final close of its Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund with a total fund size of USD 135 million. The firm said that being India’s largest institutional climate focused venture capital fund, the Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund is working to invest in early-stage companies that […] Read more
AMPIN Achieves Financial Closure For 200MWp Hybrid Project Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy company AMPIN Energy Transition has announced financial closure for its 200MWp Solar-Wind Hybrid project situated in the state of Rajasthan. The green loan financing for the project has been secured from Standard Chartered. The total investment for this project is valued at Rs 944 crores (~USD113 Million). Upon completion, the solar-wind hybrid plant is expected […] Read more
Renewable Fuels: A Powerful Ally in Decarbonisation, Yet Challenges Remain Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The global transition to renewable energy is no longer limited to the rapid deployment of solar and wind power. As the world advances toward a low-carbon future, renewable fuels such as bioenergy, hydrogen, and e-fuels are also playing a critical role in decarbonising sectors that are harder to electrify, such as transport, industry, and heating. […] Read more
LMFP Batteries That Could Increase EV Range By Upto 20% Claimed Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy UK-based Integrals power claims it has made a breakthrough in Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) cathode active materials for battery cells. Applying its propriety materials technology and patented manufacturing process, the company says it has overcome the drop in specific capacity compared that typically occurs as the percentage of manganese in increased. The result is […] Read more
PM Modi To Launch EV Charging With Rs. 1,500 Cr Investment Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi recently announced plans to develop multiple energy options, including electric vehicles (EVs), compressed biogas (CBG), and ethanol-blended petrol (EBP), at a single retail outlet. To facilitate a smooth transition to green energy, decarbonization, and net-zero emissions, while reducing range anxiety for electric vehicle drivers, the Prime Minister plans to dedicate […] Read more
