Montenegro to launch 300 MWh battery storage tender
Montenegro’s Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) has upped the ante for its first battery energy storage tender.
Midea Hiconics releases new residential all-in-one battery storage systems
The Chinese company says its three-phase Hienergy series can pair with PV arrays of up to 8.5 kW, with battery storage reaching up to 40.8 kWh.
US adds 3.8 GW of storage capacity in Q3, residential segment hits all-time high
In the third quarter of 2024, the US installed 3.8 GW of storage across all segments, an 80% increase from Q3 2023.
Hithium unveils 6.25 MWh BESS, sodium-ion battery cell, installation-free home microgrid
A trifecta of cutting-edge products debuted at Hithium’s second Eco Day event held in Beijing on Thursday.
Self-powering greenhouse based on PV, BESS, hydrogen
Scientists have designed a greenhouse system that involves a battery energy storage system, hydrogen production and storage, as well as a semi-transparent PV array. The system was optimized for maximal net present value and minimal dependency on the grid.
Belgian startup raises $2.5 million for grid orchestration software
Powernaut’s software balances local generation from decentralized devices such as solar panels, batteries, and heat pumps with the needs of the power grid.
EU Battery Regulation is coming
Manufacturers and suppliers of batteries for photovoltaic energy storage must meet more extensive requirements under the new EU battery regulation. Many companies are still unsure what this means for their product design, processes, and management systems. Yalcin Ölmez, head of the operational and investment risks department at German testing body TÜV SÜD, explains what companies now need to consider.
Why battery energy storage is essential for Germany’s solar targets
While Germany’s battery energy storage sector is booming, developers should be aware of the various hurdles to overcome and could learn lessons from the United Kingdom battery market.
Inlyte reports zero loss over 700 cycles for its iron-sodium battery tech
The startup is targeting commercial demonstration projects in 2025 and large-scale U.S. manufacturing by early 2027.
Bslbatt unveils modular balcony battery storage system
China’s Bslbatt has introduced the MicroBox 800, a modular energy storage solution designed specifically for balcony photovoltaic (PV) systems. The system has a storage capacity of 2 kWh and features an 800 W bidirectional inverter.
