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Scarlet Schmitz
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Expansion of PV for self-consumption reduces grid load
Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Engineering and Image Evaluation – Applied System Technology (IOSB-AST) says Germany’s grid load is falling as more PV output is consumed on-site, but notes rising electrification in other sectors could reverse the trend.
Aug 12, 2025
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.
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Severe damage prevents grid connection of 29 MW floating PV system
Leag’s prestige project on the Ostsee lake in Cottbus is in trouble: storms and waves have washed pontoons onto the shore and several solar modules have come loose from their fastenings. A salvage operation is underway and trouble is brewing even before the large photovoltaic system is put into operation.
German project for fast industrial implementation of sodium-ion battery technology
Cheap, safe, widely available sodium could be used for battery energy storage alongside photovoltaics. The Sodium-Ion-Battery Germany (SIB:DE) Research project is investigating whether sodium-ion technology can be affordably integrated into lithium-ion battery production facilities.
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