China targets 180 GW of new energy storage by 2027 in ambitous national plan
Announced by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA), the new plan is expected to drive CNY 250 billion ($35.1 billion) in sector investment.
Cummins launches plug-and-play BESS in India for commercial, industrial use
Cummins has launched fully integrated, plug-and-play battery energy storage systems (BESS) in India, offering 211 kWh to 2,280 kWh capacities for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical applications in 10-foot and 20-foot containers.
BMW, E.ON offer bidirectional EV charging tariff
BMW and E.ON say they have launched Germany’s first commercial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) solution, allowing EV owners to provide grid access while ensuring no impact on battery life.
Latin America’s energy storage market set to hit 23 GW by 2034
A new report forecasts that Chile will lead the region in energy storage capacity, followed by Mexico and the Dominican Republic – driven by supportive regulatory frameworks and the growing adoption of hybrid energy projects.
Powering ferries with floating PV, hydrogen
Scientists in Malaysia have conducted a techno-economic-environmental study of a green fueling system for a ferry that runs between islands in their home country. Using 40,000 solar panels, they were able to power two round trips round-trips per day. Annual CO₂ reduction was measured at 23.75 million kg.
Canadian startup launches residential heat pump with 24/7 monitoring
Jetson said its new heat pump system has a coefficient of performance of up to 4.1 and an energy efficiency rating of up to 11.7. The new product integrates air quality sensors, an energy monitor, and a “smart” thermostat.
Honeywell introduces all-in-one, modular BESS for C&I segment
Honeywell has launched its Ionic battery energy storage system (BESS) with integrated controls and energy management. The system is designed to cut energy costs, stabilize the grid, and provide backup power.
Panasonic testing new energy management system to combine solar, heat pumps, batteries
The Japanese company said the first pilot projects are being carried out in the Tokyo metropolitan area with the support of Japanese oil giant Eneos.
Solar output up sixfold in Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia
Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia’s cumulative solar generation increased sixfold between 2019 and 2024, while each country made efforts to reduce its coal dependency. However, energy think tank Ember says a lack of battery storage uptake and solar targets below the EU average risk derailing progress.
Enphase presents bidirectional EV charger
The microinverter company has disclosed details on the architecture of its IQ Bidirectional EV Charger, which will be available for sale in the second half of 2026. It is reportedly able to deliver up to 11.5 kW of bidirectional power.
