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
Explained: The Arrival Of Big Batteries For Energy Storage Updated On Tue, Aug 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Big batteries, or battery energy storage systems (BESS), are attracting investors as the renewable energy demand climbs to new highs. Various governments and private companies are investing in big batteries to expand their network storage capabilities. From the pioneering 150 MW Hornsdale big battery in Australia to the recent SECI tender for a 500 MW […] Read more
Adidas Introduces Solar Powered Headphones With Infinite Battery Life Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy The RPT-02 SOL, the first batch of solar power headphones that charge on their own, have been unveiled by sports giant Adidas. Price The headphones, that cost $230 (Rs 18,322), are powered by Exeger’s Powerfoyle solar cells. The solar cells can supply close to 80 hours of “reserve” battery life even in a room with […] Read more
KREDA Issues Tender for Solar Battery Banks in Ladakh Updated On Thu, Aug 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency (KREDA) has floated a tender for supply, Installation and commissioning of solar tubular gel battery banks of various capacities at various locations across the Kargil District in the union territory of Ladakh. A high-performance tubular gel battery with a polypropylene copolymer container should be used. A pressure regulation valve should […] Read more
New Material Pushes Sodium-Ion Batteries To Phase Out Costly Lithium Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The researchers from Skoltech and Lomonosov Moscow State University have developed a material for sodium-ion batteries which offer an alternative to the increasingly expensive lithium-ion tech. In an official statement, the University said that the new material is a powder of sodium-vanadium phosphate fluoride with a particular crystal structure. It’s used in the battery cathode […] Read more
Volkswagen Creates Charging Station Made with Used EV Batteries Updated On Mon, Jul 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Volkswagen has said that it has commissioned its first battery energy storage facility in Germany with reused modules from the pre-production of the Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4. This has come at a time when the electric vehicle charging infrastructure has become central to the growth of the EV sector across the globe and countries, including […] Read more
Strategy Analytics Says Solid-State Batteries In EV Sector To Experience Delays Updated On Wed, Jul 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy A latest report by Strategy Analytics Electric Vehicle Service (EVS) has revealed that there will be delays in deployments in solid-state batteries in electric vehicles. The timeline may be pushed up to 2030. The report called, ‘Can Solid-State Batteries Reach Mass Production?’ has come against the backdrop of the recent announcements from solid-state battery manufacturers […] Read more
Battery Capacity Selection Criteria for Solar PV Energy Storage Systems Updated On Wed, Jul 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy Background In a solar PV energy storage system, battery capacity calculation can be a complex process and should be completed accurately. In addition to the loads (annual energy consumption), many other factors need to be considered such as: battery charge and discharge capacity, the maximum power of the inverter, the distribution time of the loads, […] Read more
Hindalco, Phinergy And IOP Forge Partnership For Development Of Aluminium-air Batteries Updated On Tue, Jul 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy Metal major Hindalco Industries Ltd has signed an MoU with Israel based battery maker Phinergy and IOC Phinergy Private Ltd (IOP). This collaboration will pave the way for Phinergy and IOP to work with Hindalco in India for R&D and pilot production of aluminium plates for Aluminium-Air batteries. It will facilitate recycling of aluminium, following […] Read more
