French startup launches solar-based EV charging optimization system
DejaBlue has developed a plug-and-play energy management system that boosts self-consumption and cuts costs for PV-powered EV charging sites.
Sermatec’s 6.25 MWh battery storage system enters mass production
The Chinese manufacturer reports that it has established automated production lines and a mature supply chain to support large-scale deliveries, with initial shipments scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025 in China.
Sentorise releases 100 Ah battery for off-grid use
The Chinese storage system manufacturer said its 12.8 V product is designed for RV travelers, off-grid homeowners and marine users. It reportedly provides over 6,000 cycles at 90% depth-of-discharge.
Mitsubishi debuts 640 kW heat pump providing hot water up to 90 C
The ETI-W heat pump, with a coefficient of performance of up to 4.1, utilizes heat emitted from factory production processes as a heat source to supply hot water at up to 90 C. Debuting on the Japanese market, the system targets industrial and commercial applications.
IPVF demonstrates 16.8%-efficient mini bifacial perovskite solar module
The French research institute said the bifacial wide bandgap perovskite technology is to be scaled in size to 60 cm x 30 cm for use in four-terminal perovskite-silicon tandem panels.
Astrobotic, Honda developing vertical solar, storage solution for lunar missions
Pittsburgh-based aerospace company Astrobotic and Honda’s North American subsidiary are working on integrating Astrobotic’s vertical solar array technology with Honda’s regenerative fuel cell system to develop a power and storage solution capable of supporting prolonged exploration of the moon.
Solis launches 16 kW residential and 60 kW commercial hybrid inverters
The Chinese manufacturer released two new hybrid string inverters that range from 9.6 kW to 16 kW for the residential market, and from 30 kW to 60 kW for the commercial market.
The Hydrogen Stream: CF Industries ships first low-carbon ammonia from the US to Europe
Trafigura has reportedly loaded 23,500 metric tons of low-carbon ammonia on the 25th of September, destined for Antwerp, Belgium. Meanwhile, Hydrogen Europe wrote that Europe missed its target of deploying 6 GW by 2024.
Plan-B Net Zero combines battery storage and hydrogen storage in new concept
The Swiss startup presented the battery plus hydrogen idea to a Symposium this week.
Rooftop solar could generate 30 TWh of electricity in Norway
A Norwegian research team has published Norway’s first full solar map, which calculates that deploying solar cells on top of existing roofs could generate up to 20% of the country’s current electricity needs.
