IRENA roadmap calls for 150 GW of battery storage by 2030
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s Remap 2030 program calls for renewable penetration to reach 45% by 2030, but can only do so if battery storage market enjoys equally prodigious expansion.
Daimler enters energy storage market with Mercedes-Benz branded batteries
Daimler AG has announced its entry into the stationary energy storage market. With its Mercedes-Benz branded lithium-ion batteries, it will target both industrial customers and residential applications.
Ambitious interconnection plans could transform Europe
Europe recently approves studies for energy infrastructure plans that could transform its energy market and boost renewable investments. Electricity interconnection plans specifically between U.K. and France, and Greece, Cyprus and Israel stand out.
Eminent UK scientists announce global clean energy "space-race" program
The Global Apollo program looks to emulate the successful moon missions of the ’60s by diverting similar levels of efforts and funding towards making clean energy cheaper than coal.
Panasonic signs battery storage deal with 3 Australian utilities
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has struck agreements with three Australian energy utilities to trial its home-based battery storage options, saying it would help double the amount of self-consumption of Australian solar households and also challenge utilities to change their business models.
Younicos launches North American storage consulting service
Following successful consulting engagements in Europe, Younicos will offer suite of storage-related technical consulting services to North American customers.
Ford partners with Trina Solar to launch MyEnergi Lifestyle in China
Program offers hybrid electric vehicles, solar system and energy-efficient appliances to families intent on developing wider understanding of their carbon footprint.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
Second tier solar markets took center stage this week, with India, Australia, Malaysia and Brazil each turning heads with their PV development plans and announcements, as leading markets wobbled.
Tesla Powerwall battery coming to Germany in Q4
The announcement of a new and low-priced home battery from U.S. manufacturer Tesla is has generated quite a buzz in Germany, although many questions have remained unanswered — until now. pv magazine speaks to Tesla about its latest offering.
Germany: KfW subsidizes over 10,000 solar battery systems
Demand for solar power storage systems in Germany is continuing to rise, with reports that over 10,000 storage batteries for PV systems have been subsidized since 2013. Q1 2015, meanwhile, has seen a 40% YOY increase in the subsidization of such systems.
