MIT-WPU Opens Battery Research Center for Li-ion, Na-ion Tech Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Pune-based MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU) has launched a battery fabrication and research facility focused on lithium-ion (Li-ion) and sodium-ion (Na-ion) technologies. The facility developed by the private state university is designed for end-to-end battery development, featuring in-house capabilities ranging from active material synthesis to coin cell fabrication and electrochemical performance evaluation. The MIT-WPU research team […] Read more
MoP Draft Broadens Roles for Grid and Standalone Energy Storage Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has proposed a draft amendment to Rule 18 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, aimed at providing legal clarity for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) by expanding the regulatory status and allowing consumers to become legitimate owners. As per the draft, “The Energy Storage System shall be utilized either as an independent […] Read more
World’s Biggest Sand Battery Begins Operation in Finland Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Finnish startup Polar Night Energy has commissioned the world’s largest sand battery in Pornainen, in collaboration with the local district heating provider, Loviisan Lämpö. Towering nearly 13 metres high and 15 metres wide, the sand battery uses around 2,000 tonnes of crushed soapstone to store thermal energy. With a 1 MW heat output and 100 […] Read more
Sungrow Unveils Its ESS Platform-PowerTitan 3.0 Updated On Wed, Jun 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global inverter and energy storage system provider Sungrow has unveiled its next-gen PowerTitan 3.0 Energy Storage System (ESS) Platform. The platform fit for utility-scale applications is available for immediate commercial deployment. The platform is designed such that all functional modules can be freely deployed according to scenario requirements without redesign. Hence, it is compatible with […] Read more
SPML Infra Gets Land In Maharashtra For BESS Manufacturing Unit Updated On Mon, Jun 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy SPML Infra Limited has secured 99,000 sq. m of land from the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) at Supa Parner Industrial Park in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, the company said in a regulatory filing. The allotment is intended for setting up a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing unit and is subject to the payment of a […] Read more
Maharashtra: L&T Bags JSW Energy’s 1.5 GW PSP Order in Bhavali Updated On Mon, Jun 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Heavy Civil Infrastructure (HCI) business has secured a significant order from JSW Energy for the execution of the Bhavali Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in Maharashtra. “The project is located across the Nashik and Thane districts of Maharashtra and is designed to have a total installed capacity of 1,500 MW, comprising various […] Read more
HiTHIUM Completes Open Door Fire Test Of Its Block 5MWh BESS Updated On Fri, Jun 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy HiTHIUM, a global energy storage technology company, has completed one of the world’s first all-open-door large-scale fire tests of its ∞Block 5MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). This technology sets a new benchmark for safety validation methods, marking a milestone in the global energy storage industry. The open-door fire test was developed to meet this […] Read more
Electric Planes Make a Flight Into The Present With ALIA Updated On Fri, Jun 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Beta Technologies is an American aerospace company which is breaking the barriers and pioneering electric aviation with its groundbreaking ALIA series of electric aircraft. Founded in 2017 by Harvard-trained engineer and former professional hockey player Kyle Clark, the company is headquartered in South Burlington, Vermont. AVA was BETA’s first full-scale proof of concept aircraft which […] Read more
2025: Global EV Battery Use Hits 308.5 GWh, CATL & BYD Lead Updated On Thu, Jun 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global EV Battery Usage Posted 308.5GWh, a 40.2% YoY Growth From Jan to April 2025. During this period the energy held by batteries for electric vehicles (EV, PHEV, HEV) registered a worldwide increase of approximately 308.5GWh witnessing a 40.2% Year-Over-Year (YoY) growth. The report noted a decline in the combined market shares of LG Energy […] Read more
