Plunging Costs of Lithium-Ion Batteries on the Verge of Displacing Coal, Gas Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Two technologies that were immature and expensive only a few years ago but are now at the center of the unfolding low-carbon energy transition have seen spectacular gains in cost-competitiveness in the last year. The latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF shows that the benchmark levelised cost of electricity, or LCOE, for lithium-ion batteries has […] 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
IESA Welcomes GST Rate Cut on Li-Ion Batteries Updated On Thu, Jul 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The GST Council’s move came after the recognition of the need to enhance the energy storage industry and its related segments. India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has welcomed the GST council’s reduction of goods and services tax (GST) for Lithium-Ion Batteries from 28 percent to 18 percent. The GST Council’s move came after the recognition […] Read more
Exicom, Kinetic Green Partner for Advance Lithium-Ion Batteries Updated On Fri, Jul 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company is the largest supplier of Li-ion batteries in India with a deployment of more than 650 MWhr. One of the leading power & energy solutions provider Exicom has entered into partnership with Kinetic Green, country’s largest manufacturer of ICAT and Government approved electric three-wheeler vehicles, to provide them advanced lithium-ion batteries for application […] Read more
Make in India: Country’s First Technology Transfer Pact for Li-Ion Batteries Inked Updated On Mon, Jun 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The agreement was signed between Central Electro Chemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu under Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and RAASI Solar Power Pvt Ltd. To boost the government’s Make in India initiative, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on first transfer of technology for the country’s Lithium Ion (Li-ion) batteries was signed […] Read more
India-made Li-Ion Batteries to Cut Dependence on China, says Anant Geete Updated On Thu, Jun 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy “At present, the world needs to import lithium-ion batteries from China and Rs 50-60 lakh is only the cost of the battery (for buses). If the battery cost is reduced the total cost of electric vehicles will become affordable and commuters will also have to pay less” To cut its dependence on China and strengthen […] Read more
Novel Process for Producing High-Voltage Cathodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Dr. Jennifer Ludwig of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a process that allows a fast, simple, and cost-effective production of the promising cathode material lithium cobalt phosphate in high quality. The chemist was awarded the Evonik Research Prize for her work. The powder that Jennifer Ludwig carefully pours into a glass bowl […] Read more
ACME launches India’s 1st Battery Swapping & Charging Station with Lithium Batteries for the Electric Vehicles Updated On Wed, May 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy ACME has provided EcoCharge Battery Swapping & Charging Stations to Ola for their Pilot Project at Nagpur City ACME has announced the launch of EcoCharge, country’s 1st Battery Swapping & Charging Station for the Electric Vehicles. The EcoCharge Battery Swapping & Charging Station comes with the following advantages: Lowest Operating Cost Fast Charging Swapping time […] Read more
BioSolar Reports Progress on its High-Energy Anode Material for Lithium Ion Batteries Updated On Wed, Jan 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy BioSolar completed initial comparative tests of their silicon-metal anode against top commercially available silicon anode materials. Their tests found that BioSolar’s anode technology retained a higher storage capacity than what is commercially available BioSolar, Inc. has provided a progress report on the development of its high-energy anode material for next generation lithium batteries. The company […] Read more
