Solar Production Costs In China Falls By 42% In 2023: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report states that the cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months to US$0.15 per watt (/W). This gave manufacturers in the country cost advantage over international rivals according to the New Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie. The report looks at ‘Five low-carbon tech trends […] Read more
Chinese Firms Doubled Their Investments In Critical Minerals: IEA Report Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) claimed that companies in China doubled their investments in critical minerals in 2022. The report, released today, talked about the global landscape of demand and supply of critical minerals like Lithium, Cobalt and Nickel, among others. In its maiden report on the issue, titled “Critical Minerals Market […] Read more
POSCO Supercharges Green Innovation with Massive Hydrogen & Battery Production Investment Updated On Fri, Jul 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy POSCO Holdings Inc. has announced its plan to invest 121 trillion won (US$92 billion) by 2030, claiming to strengthen its competitiveness in the steelmaking industry and foster new growth opportunities. POSCO’s investment strategy encompasses not only its core steelmaking business but also the development of rechargeable battery production and the “hydrogen business,” which will play […] Read more
EVs Face A Speed Breaker As Skeptics Gather Evidence Around Key Issues Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Delhi government recently announced Motor Vehicle Aggregator Policy, which mandates a shift to EVs for cab aggregators, besides other incentives for electric vehicles (EVs). The move has apparently caused a pause in the stock price of CNG supplier Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL). The plan mulls phase-wise conversion of commercial cab services, running primarily on […] Read more
G-7, G-20 Partners Need To Collaborate To Tackle Challenges Of Critical Minerals: Report Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent policy brief on critical minerals (CM) claimed that there was a need for a partnership between the members of the G-7 and G-20 on the vital issue. The report said that such a partnership was needed to tackle the main hurdles in the procurement and deployment of these rare resources, crucial to expedite the growth […] Read more
Redwood Materials Gets $2 Billion Federal Funds For EV Battery Materials Plant Updated On Mon, Feb 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) has announced a loan of $2 billion to Redwood Materials for the construction and expansion of a battery materials campus in Nevada. This is to support the growing EV market in America. DOE said that the Redwood Materials project will be the first facility in […] Read more
Canada’s Zinc8 Produces its First Zinc-Air Batteries for US Market Updated On Wed, Sep 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Canada-based energy solution provider company, Zinc8 has announced recently its first commercial production facility (zinc air batteries) will be built in New York. The recently released US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) manufacturing production credits offer distinct and direct benefits to Zinc8, impacting its production plans in the US, according to a thorough study performed by […] Read more
India’s Lithium Battery Recycling Gets Boost with New Rules Updated On Wed, Sep 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a big boost to the nascent lithium battery recycling industry in India, the environment ministry has announced new Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, establishing responsibilities of producers, dealers, consumers, and entities involved in the collection, segregation, transportation, refurbishment, and recycling of all types of batteries, including rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. The […] Read more
Metastable Materials Launches R&D & Innovation Centre in Bengaluru Updated On Mon, Aug 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Urban mining startup Metastable Materials has inaugurated its maiden R&D and Innovation Centre in Bengaluru. The centre will look at accomplishing the multi-fold goals of carrying out equipment fabrication, design and development, and process optimization, among other strategic ambitions. The company’s newly-inaugurated facility, spread over a total area of 5,000 sq. ft., is equipped with […] Read more
