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Demand for C&I systems is rising, with storage moving closer to the mainstream. How vital are efficiency and service? For SOFAR’s Kenneth Frey, the customer relationship begins after the sale.
New battery developments and the use of machine learning could make energy systems more streamlined, efficient and sustainable, according to consultancy IDTechEx.
BW ESS and Sungrow has bugun the commercial operation of its 100MW/331MWh Bramley battery energy storage system (BESS) that‘s now helping stabilise the UK grid.
The portfolio includes several large-scale projects across Bulgaria with Sungrow`s battery energy storage system PowerTitan 2.0.
Technological progress and rising demand are accelerating the development of solid-state batteries. The sector is expected to gain significant market traction by 2025, according to a new report from IDTechEx.
In the years ahead, the UK is expected to become the second most important market for large-scale battery energy storage in Europe. Now another major project is going online in Newport/South Wales.
PV Guided Tours: Huawei FusionSolar is unveiling its new Luna2000 utility-scale battery storage system with a capacity of five MWh. The current 4.5 MWh systems have already received the Prime safety certificate from TÜV Rheinland.
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.
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.
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!
SolarPower Europe expects the UK to become Europe’s second-largest market for large-scale battery storage, with growth driven by co-location with solar farms. Read more in our weekly focus, 28–31 July.
Members of the European Parliament are calling on the European Commission to propose an EU strategy on energy flexibility – an initiative backed by SolarPower Europe.
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 Primo unit from SAX Power connects directly to a secured socket – no battery inverter required. Project manager Reinhard Birmuske describes the suprisingly straightforward installation of this all-rounder.
The agreement marks a milestone for Poland’s energy storage market, with Swiss based energy company Axpo to manage and optimise a battery system co-located with EDP Renewables’ 60 MW PV plant.
Spain’s storage market lost momentum in 2024, with new capacity additions falling sharply despite strong uptake alongside solar. A recent legal reform aims to revive battery deployment and speed up the energy transition.
The two companies are partnering to offer municipal utilities a 5.26 MWh large-scale storage system with comprehensive on-site project support, designed with enhanced protection against cyberattacks.
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 the new e-paper for free.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Designed for large-scale applications, the Aster 5000 offers 5 MWh of storage capacity in a 20-foot container and features advanced liquid cooling for improved thermal management.
SolarPower Europe has officially launched the Battery Storage Europe Platform, a major new initiative to drive forward the business case and regulatory framework for battery storage across the European Union.
After launching their joint venture in the UK and Ireland earlier this year, Anker Solix and Segen Solar now plan to extend their collaboration to other European markets.
