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
SaurEnergy Explains: How Grid-Forming Inverters Are Powering RE Grids Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The accelerating shift to renewable energy is pushing power grids into uncharted territory. Traditional grids anchored by large spinning generators are giving way to systems dominated by inverter-based resources like solar, wind, and batteries. Grid-forming inverters have emerged as a key enabling technology to maintain grid stability in this new paradigm. In this article, we […] Read more
China’s Energy Spending Equals EU, US Combined In 2025: IEA Updated On Fri, Jun 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global energy investment is set to increase in 2025 to a record $3.3 trillion despite headwinds from elevated geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, said a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report, with clean energy technologies attracting twice as much capital as fossil fuels. Investment in clean technologies – renewables, nuclear, grids, storage, low-emissions fuels, efficiency […] Read more
JBMG Bags 3 GWh BESS Orders, Eyes National Renewable Goals Updated On Mon, Jun 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy JBM Green Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd. (JBMG), the lithium-ion battery unit of JBM Auto Ltd., has secured a robust order book with 3 GWh capacity of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to be deployed across India. The surge follows recent orders, including a 1 GWh BESS project for state-run SJVN and additional deals with other […] Read more
2030 Target No Longer Bold Enough, Look Beyond 500 GW Updated On Fri, May 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s pledge to install 500 GW of non-fossil energy by 2030 was hailed as bold and transformational when announced at COP26 in 2021. However, this target is no longer sufficiently ambitious compared to what the country has potential to achieve, thanks to the overall evolution of the energy landscape through the last few years. For […] Read more
Smart Energy at Home: Making the Most of Dynamic Tariffs Updated On Mon, May 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy As energy prices continue to fluctuate, homeowners have an opportunity to take control of their electricity bills by using dynamic tariffs. When combined with smart home energy management, these flexible pricing systems can help you save money, use energy more efficiently, and even earn a little extra from your solar setup. Here’s how it all […] Read more
BESS Installs In Europe Grow 15% In 2024, Future Growth Expected To Jump Updated On Thu, May 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Europe experienced another year of record installations for battery storage, despite slower year-on-year growth, according to the European Market Outlook for Battery Storage by Solar Power Europe. Europe installed 21.9 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in 2024, marking the eleventh consecutive year of record installations, and bringing Europe’s total battery fleet to 61.1 […] Read more
OPG Mobility Eyes Localizing EV Manufacturing: Anshul Gupta Updated On Tue, May 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy You’re present across various verticals—battery recycling, battery technology, EVs, and more. What’s your core focus today? The primary focus of OPG Mobility is boosting electric mobility, especially in the two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments. We’re involved in everything from batteries and EV charging stations to powertrains and even the plastic and mechanical parts that go into […] Read more
