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Energy Management Systems

Cincon unveils DC-DC converters for solar trackers, inverters, battery management

Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Cincon has launched a new ultra-wide and high-input voltage DC-DC converter series to provide component safety and protection in solar PV inverters, solar trackers, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Octopus Energy CEO: Powering bargains with renewables

At the recent World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, Octopus Energy’s founder and CEO Greg Jackson urged market participants in the renewable energy sector to tap low-cost renewables to drive both clean energy adoption and acceptance. His speech was part of IRENA’s Innovation Day at WFES on January 14, 2025 and set the scene for a subsequent panel discussion on the topic “Digitalization to support the 3x Renewables Goal.”

Europe posts record negative power prices for 2024 as renewables rise

The number of periods when day-ahead power prices fell to zero or below hit a record 4,838 instances in Europe in 2024, driven by surging renewables, weak demand, and limited grid flexibility, says Montel Analytics.

Swiss startup offers demand side management software to manage energy flows

Swiss-based Hive Power has launched Flexo to optimize grid-connected devices, enabling flexibility in markets with dynamic tariffs. The Flexo solution has interfaces to integrate inverters, home energy management systems, charging point managements systems, meters, and other internet of things (IoT) devices.

SolarEdge launches AI-based energy management system

The controller integrates selected third-party products into the SolarEdge EMS ecosystem by connecting to a household’s internet router via the local area network (LAN). It can communicate with inverters, electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps and SolarEdge’s servers.

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EcoFlow launches residential energy management system

At CES 2025, EcoFlow has launched its Oasis energy management platform, which uses AI to optimize home energy consumption, storage, and solar power use.

Fraunhofer ISE, EDF developing AI-based heat pump controller

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) and EDF are leading an international consortium developing AI-driven heat pumps that adapt to environmental conditions and learn from changing circumstances.

Belgian startup raises $2.5 million for grid orchestration software

Powernaut’s software balances local generation from decentralized devices such as solar panels, batteries, and heat pumps with the needs of the power grid.

BNEF: Lithium-ion battery pack prices drop to record low of $115/kWh

Battery prices continue to tumble on the back of lower metal costs and increased scale, squeezing margins for manufacturers. Further price declines are expected over the next decade.

SolarEdge launches mobile app for residential, C&I solar installers

The company’s new mobile app is designed to combine all operations for solar installers, from installations and commissioning to management and servicing, in one streamlined platform.

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