Solar storage

The German energy storage company has joined forces with Lithuania’s Elinta to deliver advanced storage solutions to the Baltic region.

The new Battery Vision Clusterbox from Solarwatt enables users to link up to ten storage units, creating a single system with a usable capacity of up to 182 kilowatt-hours.

Podcast: The Energy Center from ESS Inc. in Oregon is an iron flow storage system offering 1.16 MWh of capacity and 174 kW of maximum charge power. Housed in a single container, the modular unit suits a range of commercial and grid applications. Alan Greenshields, Director EMEA at ESS, discusses long-duration storage and the role of redox flow technology using sustainable materials like iron, salt and water.

The new C Series battery cabinet delivers 125 kilowatts of power and 261 kilowatt-hours of storage, all within a compact footprint of less than 1.5 square metres.

Dyness has confirmed that its Stack100 battery system is now compatible with Kostal’s Plenticore G3 and G2 inverters, unlocking adaptable storage options for diverse European markets.

On the Danish island of Bornholm, a new project will demonstrate state-of-the-art energy storage technologies alongside an advanced energy management system, all from within an operational combined heat and power plant.

A new 600 MWh production line in the Basque Country will enhance Cegasa Energía’s battery storage capacity by 2026, backed by EVE Energy.

CEO Talk: Discover the new AI-powered plug-in home energy systems, featuring intelligent energy forecasts, consumption planning and optimisation. Save on costs with real-time tariff data and seamless, secure control of storage systems.

Despite significant challenges in financing and project development, utility-scale battery storage remains within reach. Diego De Lucia of Nexta Capital Partners highlights practical solutions being implemented in Italy.

Large-scale storage systems are gaining ground across Europe, driven by growing demand for grid stabilisation and peak load shifting. Italy, Great Britain and Germany are leading the charge. Download our latest free e-paper now.

The global market for energy storage is set to reach unprecedented levels next year, with utility-scale projects leading the charge, according to BNEF.

As Europe’s strained energy grid puts business growth at risk, innovative companies are seizing the moment, as Emmanuel Trivin, Managing Director Continental Europe at Wewise, explains.

After a month of relative stability, October data from sun.store’s Battery Index reveal renewed downward pressure on prices across both premium and performance segments, alongside a significant reshuffling in brand rankings.

A new joint venture from Metlen and Karatzis will deliver a €170 million utility-scale battery system in Thessaly, with completion targeted for Q2 2026.

This week’s product highlights include Sonnen’s RED cybersecurity certification, GSE’s improved module density for east-west systems, the Backup Controller from Fronius, and Ademotec’s streamlined firefighter switch system.

The energy storage and hydrogen solutions provider has established subsidiaries in Australia and South Africa to further advance its battery energy storage systems and hydrogen business.

The new i-Shelter Twin S mounting system streamlines the installation of firefighter switches and generator junction boxes directly on PV modules, improving both convenience and safety.

Austrian tech specialist Fronius has introduced a device that keeps homes and businesses powered without interruption during outages, seamlessly switching back to the grid when electricity is restored.

The storage project with an end capacity of 200 MW/800 MWh uses 320 units of Sungrow’s liquid-cooled ESS PowerTitan.

A new system from French manufacturer GSE Integration enables rapid, concrete-free installation and doubles installation density in east–west PV layouts, unlocking higher yields and more efficient land use for ground-mounted solar projects.

RWE’s 400 MW/700 MWh battery storage facility will tap into the existing grid connection at the decommissioned Gundremmingen nuclear plant in Bavaria, transforming the historic site into a cornerstone of Germany’s energy transition.

Bureau Veritas has certified Sonnen’s storage systems for cybersecurity under the Radio Equipment Directive, verifying compliance with the EU’s most recent requirements for connected devices.

The new position paper recommends leveraging solar, storage and electrification to reinforce Europe’s energy security and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

E3/DC’s new home power plant, SMA’s Sunny Tripower, Sigenergy’s fanless hybrid inverter and Heckert Solar’s 460 W module headline this week’s product highlights.

The new Sunny Tripower 125 inverter from SMA is tailored for decentralised commercial PV systems, supporting both ground-mounted and complex rooftop projects up to the megawatt range.