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.
Tesvolt, Samsung announce 5.26 MWh containerized battery system
Tesvolt and Samsung SDI have developed a 5.26 MWh containerized battery system for commercial and utility-scale applications in Europe. It supports multiple inverter brands and is designed for high levels of fire protection and cybersecurity.
GE Appliances unveils residential hybrid heat pump water heater
The U.S. manufacturer said its new heat pump water heater can provide up to 60% more hot water than standard electric water heaters. The system is available in 240 V and 120 V options and with a capacity ranging from 160 L to 190 L.
RedEarth launches ‘microgrid-in-a-box’ with solar, battery, EV charger
Australian battery solutions provider RedEarth Energy Storage has announced an international partnership that will see it jointly develop an integrated hardware and energy management system combining solar, storage, and bidirectional electric vehicle charging capabilities in a single unit.
China launches world’s first grid-forming sodium-ion battery storage plant
The Baochi Storage Station in Yunnan integrates lithium and sodium-ion technologies at scale, a global first, aiming to stabilize renewable energy and cut costs as China accelerates its energy transition.
France’s Socomec launches battery monitoring software
France’s Socomec has introduced an AI-backed battery monitoring platform to improve maintenance for commercial energy storage systems.
South Africa’s BESIPPPP Window 3 ends with two big winners
South Africa has approved 616MW in new battery storage projects as part of its energy storage scheme, a $530 million investment boosting national grid capacity and championing local industry wins.
EU plans 2025 energy storage package
The European Commission says it will introduce an energy storage package in 2025, as outlined in a new report on progress by member states toward 2030 clean energy targets.
