EVs, Batteries Can Drive Solar Rooftop Growth, Says Report Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy In order to boost the growth of renewable energy including solar rooftop, the dropping costs of electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries with equal grid market access can be helpful, says the report released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). This ‘Electric Vehicles and Batteries Can Drive Growth of Residential Solar’ report […] Read more
Fast Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries which can Maintain their Capacity Updated On Wed, Apr 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy A team of researcher has developed a way to make lithium-ion batteries that can charge within minutes but still operate at a high capacity. A team of researcher from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the US, have developed a way to make lithium-ion battery that can charge within minutes but still operate at a high capacity, an advancement […] Read more
MNRE Eyes Comments on Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Storage Batteries for Lab Testing Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy These draft guidelines has been prepared in consultation with the related stakeholders, including experts from test labs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi and Battery Storage Industry. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sought suggestions or comments from public and related stakeholders on the guidelines drafted for series approval of storage […] Read more
$59 Million Fund to Accelerate Research in Batteries and Electric Vehicles Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Funded through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, this funding opportunity seeks projects to address priorities in advanced batteries electric drive systems, and energy efficient mobility systems amongst other areas of interest. The U.S. Department of Energy, Under Secretary of Energy, Mark W. Menezes has announced up to $59 million for new and […] Read more
Volvo Researches on E-Bus Batteries Used to Store Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy Volvo Buses is taking part in a research project whereby used electric bus batteries get a second lease of life as solar energy storage units. The inauguration of what is probably Europe’s first ever energy warehouse using electric bus batteries is currently under way. The batteries from electric bus in Gothenburg and Sweden, are getting a […] Read more
AFRICA: World Bank invests in batteries to boost solar energy Updated On Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The World Bank has decided to invest $1 billion for energy storage in Africa. The objective is to support the production of batteries to stimulate the production of solar energy. Africa is increasingly relying on solar energy to increase the rate of access to electricity for its population. Intermittence is the main disadvantage of the […] Read more
SolarEdge to Buy 75% Stake in Li-Ion Cells, Batteries Maker for $88 Mn Updated On Fri, Oct 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the deal, the acquisition of approximately 75 percent outstanding equity shares of Kokam reflects an aggregate investment of approximately USD 88 million, including related transaction expenses. Israel-based SolarEdge Technologies has inked a definitive pact to acquire a major stake in Kokam, a provider of Lithium-ion cells, batteries and energy storage solutions. As […] Read more
$141 Bn Batteries Market to 2022; Hybrid & EVs Largest Driver: Report Updated On Thu, Oct 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (HEVs) to be the largest driver of growth; Grid storage market expanding quickly from small base. The global demand for batteries is forecasted to grow 9.8 percent per year to USD 141 billion in 2022, as per the ResearchAndMarkets report “Global Batteries by Product and Market, 11th Edition”. Further, the growth will […] Read more
Every Household to Get Solar Cooking Facilities in 4-5 Years, says Piyush Goyal Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Union government plans to facilitate every rural household with solar panels, going a step forward, after introducing LPG under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. In order to reduce or entirely eliminate the pollution caused by the cooking in the kitchens, the Centre is planning to give solar cooking facilities that will carry induction oven for […] Read more
