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
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
Egypt: AfDB Commits $184.1 Mn For Solar & BESS Project Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy African Development Bank Group’s board of directors approved a financing package of up to $184.1 million to support the development of the Obelisk 1-GW solar photovoltaic project and 200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Egypt. This is expected to be Africa’s one of the largest solar power plants. Located in Qena Governorate in southern […] Read more
RERC Issues Draft Procedure for Grid Connectivity For ISTS Network Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has released a draft procedure for granting connectivity to the intra-state transmission system (InSTS), marking a key regulatory step toward standardizing and streamlining access to the state’s transmission network. Issued under Regulation 17 of the Rajasthan Electricity Grid Code Regulations, 2024, the draft document is intended to guide various […] 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
No Transmission Charges On BESS, PSPs Till June 28: Govt Updated On Wed, Jun 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Ministry of Power has issued a long-awaited notification waiving inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges for Energy Storage Systems (ESS), including pumped hydro and battery projects, as part of efforts to support renewable energy integration. The order builds on earlier ministry notifications issued on December 23, 2016; November 2, 2021; December 1, 2022; December 6, 2022; […] Read more
Enfinity Global Signs PPAs For 420 MW RE Supply In Italy Updated On Tue, Jun 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy United States (US) based Enfinity Global has signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in Italy with a US technology company to supply renewable energy from a 420 MW portfolio of solar PV projects. The company has contracted 805 MW over the last two years in Italy, with major corporations and industrial customers. Enfinity is currently Italy’s […] Read more
Govt Picks 15 States, NTPC To Offer VGF Support For BESS Updated On Tue, Jun 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has approved a ₹5,400 crore ($650 million) viability gap funding (VGF) scheme aimed at accelerating the deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the country, according to a latest notification issued by the Ministry of Power. Funded through the Power System Development Fund (PSDF), the scheme will support the development […] 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
