Queensland Goes With Tesla Megapack Batteries for 100MW BESS Project Updated On Thu, Mar 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy The state government of Queensland has announced that the state owned power company CS Energy will build a 100MW battery energy storage system (BESS) by using Tesla Inc’s Megapacks batteries to support renewable power. The move comes despite the well publicised accident involving the megapacks in Australia’s Victoria Big Battery project earlier in July last […] Read more
BMW to Manufacture Batteries for its EV Segment; Will Build 5 Gigafactories Updated On Mon, Mar 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Germany’s leading automaker BMW has said that it’s tying up with partners to build five gigafactories around the world that will produce batteries for its electric vehicles segment. The company has said that these gigafactories will be strategically positioned where BMW is already manufacturing electric vehicles. The idea is to cut logistics costs and expedite […] Read more
Solar recharging of EVs far more efficient use of land than ethanol crops for blended fuel in India: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Mar 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) shows that generating solar energy to recharge electric vehicle (EV) batteries would be a far more efficient use of land than growing crops for ethanol. India’s 2025 target for 20% ethanol blending in petrol requires large increases in ethanol from sugar and […] Read more
Jaguar I-Pace batteries find second life as Energy Storage Systems Updated On Wed, Mar 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Marquee auto major Jaguar Land Rover’s engineering team have worked with Pramac to develop a zero-emission energy storage unit powered by second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries, taken from prototype and engineering test vehicles. Making better use of second life batteries has been a priority for both auto firms, and researchers, to defer the need to send […] Read more
Envision AESC to produce EV batteries that run 1000 km from single charge Updated On Sun, Feb 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Leading Japan headquartered electric vehicles’ battery manufacturer Envision AESC Group is working on a battery for the EV segment that can run a 1,000 km on a single charge. Envision AESC Group is jointly owned by Envision Group and Nissan. It has been learnt that the company will begin production of the new battery technology […] Read more
5 Points to Keep in Mind Before Installing a Residential Solar System Updated On Fri, Feb 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy The advantages of taking on Solar energy by homeowners are being talked about a lot. From saving up to 80% on monthly electricity bills to promoting a sustainable society, going solar has proven to be a rewarding investment for homeowners all over the country. Diminishing energy utilization from the grid and switching to solar technology […] Read more
ACEN Powers Up Philippines 1st Hybrid Solar-Storage Plant Updated On Thu, Feb 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy ACEN, the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group, has switched on the first hybrid solar and energy storage project of the Philippines. The pilot 40 MW energy storage project located in Alaminos, Laguna, will allow the company to evaluate opportunities to store energy more effectively across the portfolio of ACEN, with the aim to […] Read more
LG Electronics to Exit Global Solar Panel Business Updated On Wed, Feb 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy LG Electronics Inc. is exiting the global solar panel business. The decision, approved Feb. 22 by the LG board of directors in South Korea, follows a comprehensive review of the impact of increasing material and logistics costs, as well as severe supply constraints, on the solar business, the company has said in a statement. Although […] Read more
Smarten Plans to Launch a Range of EV Chargers, Li-ion Batteries Updated On Tue, Feb 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Indian power backup manufacturer Smarten aims to disrupt the energy storage market with 100% localized products for B2B and B2C segments, the company has said. The brand plans to launch a range of innovative products, such as EV chargers, Lithium-ion batteries, etc., in the market this year, it stated. The company has a manufacturing facility […] Read more
