Anker Solix launches F3000 portable power station for home backup use
Anker Solix has unveiled the F3000, a 3-kWh portable power station designed for home backup and off-grid use in the United States and Canada, featuring fast charging, EV and generator compatibility, and scalable capacity up to 12.3 kWh.
China’s XYZ launches 261 kWh immersion-cooled commercial battery
Immersion-cooled batteries submerge cells in a special liquid as a fire-protection measure, as XYZ executive Zha Qing explained to pv magazine at May’s Intersolar Europe trade show.
Fortescue secures approval for 644 MW solar hub in Australia
Mining giant Fortescue has secured approval from the Western Australian government for a 644 MW solar farm that will help power its operations in the state’s Pilbara region.
What developers are still getting wrong about battery risk
Insurers caution that key blind spots remain for energy storage developers going through the underwriting process.
Danish energy sector probes removes concerns about solar involvement
A Danish trade group has ruled out any link between suspicious components found in local energy equipment and recent reports of compromised solar inverters in the United States, narrowing the scope of an ongoing cybersecurity investigation.
Spain blackout probe stalls amid utility data disputes, voltage issues
The European panel investigating Spain’s April blackout has reported stalled progress due to noncooperation from utilities, hindering efforts to pinpoint causes amid disputes over voltage irregularities and data access.
Ivory Coast launches tenders for 200 MW/66 MWh of solar-plus-storage
Ivory Coast has opened tenders for 200 MW/66 MWh of solar-plus-storage, seeking proposals for two 100 MW solar parks each connected to 33 MWh of storage.
1Komma5° unveils VPP-ready solar, battery solution
German home energy and electrification company 1Komma5° has unveiled a residential energy ecosystem for the Australian market including solar panels, hybrid inverter, and the brand’s intelligent battery energy storage solution.
The Hydrogen Stream: HDF signs deal for 23 projects in Indonesia
HDF Energy (Hydrogène de France) has signed a tripartite agreement with Indonesia’s PLN and PT SMI to fund €2.3 billion ($2.6 billion) of hydrogen projects, while Thyssenkrupp Nucera says it will conduct a front-end engineering design [FEED] study for a 600 MW hydrogen electrolysis plant in Europe.
Enel inagurates 10 MWh second-life battery project at Italian airport
Enel’s Pioneer project is expected to last 10 to 15 years and has been integrated with Rome-Fiumicino airport’s Solar Farm, self-consumption PV system.
