Tristan Rayner
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.
EcoFlow launches balcony PV system, batteries with AI features
EcoFlow’s new Stream series, its second-gen balcony solar plant, enables battery coordination and plug-and-play solar for distributed batteries, plus third-party microinverter coordination for its new battery.
Sodium-ion battery study offers power and energy breakthrough with new organic cathode
New cathode material combined with carbon nanotubes delivers high energy and power in sodium-ion batteries.
Israel awards 1.5 GW energy storage in tender, pricing from $49.41 to $74.20 per kWh
Israel’s storage tender sets prices between $0.0056 and $0.0085 per kW, with kWh figures therefore at $49.41 to $74.20 per kWh.
BYD to supply 12.5 GWh of battery storage in Saudi Arabia
Following a report in January, BYD has now officially secured the 12.5 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) supply deal.
