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Solar storage

What are the best and most efficient ways to store solar energy? The technology is developing rapidly and there are numerous systems and products to choose from. What should prospective users consider from a planning and cost perspective? Read on to find out.

Marie Isabelle Grote from Denios says: No compromises on safety!

Denios – storing energy safely

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PV Guided Tours: The new integrated system Power Store, combining a C&I battery storage unit with a safety container, offers comprehensive protection in the event of thermal runaway. When designing storage systems for commercial applications, both customised system design and rapid amortisation are essential considerations. Watch the video to learn more!

AI is a mighty tool for improving storage systems and energy supply.

Sigenergy – new app optimises energy management with AI

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PV Guided Tours: The new Sigenergy app uses AI to optimise energy management, with new features that support the integration of DC optimisers, bidirectional charging and energy tradin  – good news for cost-conscious users. The second-generation hybrid inverter, with battery packs and easy retrofit options, is now available.

Franz-Josef Feilmeier (left) of Fenecon in our CEO Talk 2025.

Fenecon – innovations driving C&I storage

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CEO Talk: The market for home storage is sluggish, while C&I and large-scale storage are gradually gaining ground. To boost sales, the right strategy is essential. The key question remains: What factors determine success in this market? Franz-Josef Feilmeier, CEO of Fenecon explains.

Alec Curry (right) tells us about their promising new solutions.

Atmoce – low voltages increase safety

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PV Guided Tours: Atmoce presents two new innovative products – a micro inverter and a low-voltage battery. The M-ELV battery operates at less than 30 volts, increasing safety for installers and simplifying day-to-day work. Intelligent energy management system connects both components. The low-voltage technology is designed to benefit private households as well as commercial users.

Small but beautiful – the device from Solar Manager.

AC/DC – not just a Rock ‘n’ Roll band

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New AC and DC solutions for battery storage, inverters, strings and charging stations offer a wide range of benefits. Find out more next week in our weekly focus.

Vinzent Weiler (right) goes into the many details of the powerful SAX Power storage system.

SAX Power – capable inverter-free AC storage

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PV Guided Tours: SAX Power offers an AC storage system that operates without a battery inverter. It is also a multi-talent – suitable for both new solar systems and retrofits. Is this storage system really as simple as the provider promises? Watch the video to find out.

No large battery containers in sight – the slim battery towers now in pkace at Malko Tarnovo solar park.

20 MWh modular battery system installed in 10 days at Bulgarian solar farm

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Sigenergy brought together 300 energy professionals in Burgas, Bulgaria, to explore the future of commercial and industrial energy storage. A key highlight was the visit to the 20 MWh Malko Tarnovo project, powered by the company’s modular battery energy storage system.

Martin Bayer from Lumenhaus explains the power of AI in solar storage control.

Lumenhaus – home storage with AI-based energy management

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PV Guided Tours: Lumenhaus aims to revolutionise the industry with a local direct sales model and its innovative SunSaver storage system. This all-in-one system integrates solar modules, charging stations, heat pumps and AI-based energy management via its own app. Assisted by customer-centred intelligence, the household storage aims make everyday life as convenient as possible.

Human for scale – the high-performance inverter from SMA.

SMA launches new battery inverter for utility-scale storage

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The manufacturer has expanded its storage portfolio with the Sunny Central Storage 4600 UP-S, a new battery inverter offering high energy conversion efficiency and grid-forming functions for utility-scale applications.

The HES X1 Hybrid3P storage system features a slim design.

New distribution partnership for storage solutions in UK and Ireland

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Anker Solix and distributor Segen have joined forces to expand energy storage offerings in the UK and Ireland. Through the partnership, installers will gain access to the full range of Anker Solix X1 Home Energy Storage (HES) systems.

Fabian Thral (right) gives us the details of the new systems from Fenecon.

Fenecon – three new storage systems for C&I

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PV Guided Tours: Fenecon presents the Industrial XL with 1.5 megawatts and four megawatt hours in a new container format for large-scale projects, alongside a new flexible power pack for SMEs and the updated Commercial 92 in an innovative split tower design.

David Niehaus (right) presents the new Huwei products in Munich.

Huawei FusionSolar – storage with hybrid cooling

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PV Guided Tours: The system supplies three-phase backup power and utilises an intelligent EMS. The focus is clearly on safety and efficiency – including for the new, hybrid-cooled Luna2000-215kWh battery storage system for C&I. It has been awarded the highest safety certificate by TÜV Rheinland.

Sofar so good – Kenneth Frey of Sofar (right) explains the benefits of the system.

Sofar – new C&I storage systems

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CEO Talk: Power storage for C&I applications is booming. Sofar is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the new PowerIn system this year, and is ramping up sales across Europe. What's the strategy behind this push? Let‘s find out.

The co-located PV and battery storage site, Tiln Farm/UK.

UK solar and storage site at Tiln Farm goes live

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The co-located solar PV and storage site at Tiln Farm near Sheffield is now operational and will support grid resilience in the UK. It is powered by 26 of Trina Storage’s Elementa battery energy storage systems.

Leonard Friese (right) of Tesvolt presents the new Forton storage system.

Tesvolt – new outdoor storage container

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PV Guided Tours: The new Tesvolt Forton battery system enables commercial enterprises to participate profitably in energy trading for the first time. Thanks to high-temperature cells with LFP technology, classic applications such as peak load capping and solar self-consumption are now more cost-effective. A 15-year performance guarantee with two full cycles per day ensures a secure investment.

Fabian Thral (r.) of Fenecon explains the new products to Niels Petersen of pv Europe.

The innovations driving C&I storage

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As elsewhere, the combination of PV and battery storage is becoming standard in the commercial sector. Systems are growing more efficient and flexible in their application, as demonstrated at this year’s The smarter E Europe. Find out more in this week’s weekly focus.

Pack your gloves – a battery park in northern Finland.

Sungrow and FRV launch Arctic-edge battery project in Finland

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One of the world’s northernmost battery storage systems is now supporting Finland’s power grid as part of a joint venture between Sungrow and FRV AmpTank.

CEO Bryan Liu (left) tells us all about his company’s latest innovations.

Zendure – AI-powered energy systems for homes

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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.

The fusion of large battery storage systems with photovoltaic solutions is paving the way for new business models, including Eastern European countries like Bulgaria.

Bulgaria’s co-location project signals industry shift

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Bulgarian electricity trader Electrohold Trade is using software from Bavarian company The Mobility House to connect PV systems and battery storage with a combined capacity of 2.5 GWh.