Battery projects are assessed on cell quality, warranties, safety and expected revenues, market expert Gerard Scheper explains. But one crucial question is too often overlooked: can the owner continue operating the system if the original supplier or software provider disappears?
Industrial and commercial operators in Croatia can now build battery storage systems without waiting for municipal spatial plans to catch up, following a new directive from the country's planning ministry.
PV Guided Tours: The three-phase Powerwall 3P battery delivers 15.4 kW of AC output and adapts flexibly to demand. Behind it all sits the Tesla Home energy manager, which links the battery, PV system, EV and heat pump – all optimised by AI software.
Priority lists for the Greek market's 4.7 GW merchant battery call are on track for publication in September, clearing the way for grid capacity allocation. Applications have reached 9 GW, with transmission-system demand more than double available capacity.
As synchronous generators retire and inertia drains from the grid, battery storage inverters are inheriting stability tasks once reserved for spinning steel, argues Daniel Gerber of ABB Renewable Power.
Elevated wholesale prices and wider intraday spreads are lifting near-term battery returns to as much as 12 percent in Greece, with two-hour batteries entering in 2027 outperforming 2030-vintage projects by around two points.
Connection terms for co-located battery storage schemes sharing a single grid access point are expected to reach 500 MW shortly, accounting for half of the capacity cap set out under Greece's latest regulatory framework.
The recent price spike in solar modules and batteries is not a new normal but a market catching its breath, says Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar.
The Nordic tie-up gives Emaldo's residential, commercial and industrial customers in Sweden full access to Flower's flexibility and ancillary services markets, strengthening returns from battery assets amid rising market volatility.
Domestic banks have approved financing for storage on operating PV assets, with talks now underway to extend the model from single sites to full photovoltaic portfolios.
CEO Talk: In a world driven by electric energy, Ampace is one of the forerunners of technology. From cutting-edge batteries to intelligent energy solutions, the company is fuelling the future for all kinds of applications – one charge at a time.
The floating neighbourhood of Schoonschip shows how households can pool solar, batteries and heat pumps, transforming a community into a flexible, market-ready virtual power plant in Amsterdam’s waterways.
After a period of tight supply and rising prices, the market is loosening. Yet geopolitical shifts may still impact module and battery pricing, according to Gerard Scheper of European Solar.
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.
On-demand electric vans with battery swapping can provide continuous door-to-door service while reducing private car use, cutting emissions and supporting renewable integration into the grid, writes guest author Richard Peel.
Backed by a €230 million investment, Sungrow’s first European factory in Wałbrzych is set to begin operations within 12 months, producing battery storage systems and PV inverters for the European market.
Industry forecasts point to slight price rises for PV modules and batteries next year, driven in part by regulatory adjustments in China amid persistent global supply pressures.
The Chinese PV manufacturer will present its DeepBlue 5.0 n-type TOPCon modules and the JAPlanet battery energy storage system for commercial applications at the Expo in Rimini from 4 to 6 March.
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China’s decision to end VAT export rebates is expected to reshape the solar and battery sectors. Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar, views this as a signal of deeper market changes.
Flexible solar systems and ultra-safe batteries are set to reach more Dutch homes and social housing through a new partnership between Atmoce and SolarDeals.
IDTechEx analysts forecast that advanced additives will soon allow lithium-ion cells to be manufactured without PFAS, removing harmful fluorinated materials from commercial battery production.
New battery developments and the use of machine learning could make energy systems more streamlined, efficient and sustainable, according to consultancy IDTechEx.
The Swedish County Administration Board has approved Soltech’s hybrid ventures, clearing the way for utility‑scale solar parks with integrated battery storage.
The California-based startup is securing gigafactories and expertise in Europe, and has announced plans to resume battery production at several Northvolt sites.
