Tristan Rayner
CATL aims to raise $4 billion with Hong Kong listing
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has launched a long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) to raise $4 billion and fund overseas expansion, including a major battery plant in Hungary.
Battery and battery tech developments in brief from the floor of Intersolar 2025
Europe’s largest solar power event filled 18 very large halls in Munich, and new launches ranged from balcony solar to cow poop innovations.
Battery reprieve as US-China tariffs go on hold for 90 days
The battery industry relies on a supply chain in China, and previous headline tariff numbers had painted a tough picture for project affordability and bankability.
pv magazine Focus: As storage scales, co-located solar projects must adapt
At pv magazine’s Focus event at Intersolar Europe this week, moderated by ESS News Editor Marija Maisch, the panelists discussed co-location and financing, alongside forward-looking presentations on market trends.
EcoFlow expands HEMS to European market
EcoFlow’s Home Energy Management System (HEMS) and app is rolling out to the EU market, with AI functions to manage dynamic tariffs and weather for home solar+storage setups.
Dutch-made gel lead-acid battery doubles lifespan, expands to C&I sizing
The Qurmit battery gel lead-acid battery has expanded to the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector with a larger capacity battery, and new technology has improved the lifespan.
BYD launches new residential battery
BYD has launched its new Gen4 home battery known as HVB, and is expected to be a popular addition to the residential storage space.
Battery energy storage in Europe slows to 15% growth for 2024
The latest analysis from SolarPower Europe reveals that, in 2024, Europe installed 21.9 GWh of new battery energy storage systems (BESS), just 15% higher than 2023. The predictions of slower growth has come true, but the details reveal a big shift in where installations are happening.
E.ON partners with Superdielectrics to develop novel polymer-based energy storage
E.ON is now working with a UK-based battery tech firm to advance more environmentally friendly energy storage for households.
Rept Battero launches 392 Ah cell, 6.26 MWh storage system
Rept Battero’s new 392 Ah battery energy storage system (BESS) cell is an all-rounder, with the same size but increased energy density over a previously manufactured cell.
