Bacteria Could Lead the Way for Cheap & Green Energy Storage: Study Updated On Thu, Sep 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Cornell University bioengineer Buz Barstow, Ph.D. ’09, is trying to solve a big problem: How to build a low-cost, environmentally friendly and large-scale system for storing and retrieving energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar. Currently, there are no sustainable methods for storing green energy, as batteries are environmentally toxic. The answer may […] Read more
Developing Energy Storage Key for India’s Decarbonisation, finds Study Updated On Thu, Sep 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy In order to achieve its target of 450 GW of wind and solar by 2030, India’s wind and solar capacity must grow 20% year-over-year between 2022 and 2030. Developing energy storage is a key avenue for increasing India’s power system flexibility and the share of renewables and ultimately enabling India’s decarbonisation, finds a new study by the […] Read more
AC Energy, ib vogt to Install 300 MWdc Solar Projects in the Philippines Updated On Mon, Aug 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Philippines-Based AC Energy Corporation (ACEN), an energy platform of Ayala, is planning to partner with the Singapore unit of German firm ib vogt for the installation of at least 300 MWdc of solar power projects in the country. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), ACEN said its executive committee cleared the company’s plan […] Read more
Siemens Energy to Build Green H2 Industry in Egypt Updated On Fri, Aug 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy German company Siemens Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company to jointly develop hydrogen-based industry in Egypt with export capability. The agreement was signed by Christian Bruch, President and CEO of Siemens Energy, and Gaber El- Dessouki, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company […] Read more
Gravity based Energy Storage Startup Energy Vault Announces $100 Million Funding Updated On Wed, Aug 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Energy Vault, the firm behind gravity-based, grid-scale energy storage solutions with its proprietary technology, today announced $100 million in Series C funding. We had covered the firm’s series B funding back in 2019. The newest investment round is being led by existing investor Prime Movers Lab, with additional participation from other existing investors including SoftBank […] Read more
Vistra, LG Energy Expand Californian Battery Facility to 1.6 GWh Updated On Fri, Aug 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vistra Corp., a Texas-based energy firm, and LG Energy Solution, a South Korean battery maker, have completed setting up the 400 MW/1.6 GWh Vistra Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in Monterey County, California. Vistra recently finished construction on Phase II of the facility. The battery system is now storing power and releasing it to California’s grid […] Read more
IKEA To Start Selling Renewable Electricity To Swedish Households Updated On Wed, Aug 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy IKEA, which started selling solar panels and other equipment at its stores sometime back, is now moving into direct electricity selling too. Under the plan that the global retailer of furniture and other items has announced, IKEA’s solar panel producer, Svea Solar will be buying renewable electricity on the Nordic power exchange Nord Pool and […] Read more
MoP Issues Draft Electricity Rules 2021 for Green Energy Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has released the “Draft Electricity (promoting renewable energy through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2021,” seeking comments from stakeholders within 30 days. The draft rules can be accessed here. These rules are proposed for the purchase and consumption of green energy, including the energy from ‘Waste-to-Energy’ plants. The draft rules address […] Read more
High Cost, Infrastructural Issues Limit Green Hydrogen’s Role in Energy Transition: Study Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Green hydrogen is recognised as a viable solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning away from fossil fuels for “hard-to-abate” sectors. The supply chain for hydrogen, however, is not yet fully developed. Several barriers, such as the high cost of green hydrogen compared to non-renewable alternatives and the lack of dedicated infrastructure, are still […] Read more
