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Fire breaks out at 1.5 MW battery storage system in Germany A lithium battery storage system housed in four containers caught fire this week in eastern Germany, prompting evacuations as firefighters continue cooling the facility.
Sandra Enkhardt
6 hours ago
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Remote Australian mining town targets 80% renewables with solar and battery microgrid The remote mining town of Menzies in Western Australia’s Goldfields region is to source 80% of its power needs from renewable energy with a new microgrid, including solar generation and battery energy storage, to be built in the small community.
David Carroll
11 hours ago
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Acciona Energía tests hybrid battery-ultracapacitor storage in Spain Acciona Energía has launched a pilot project in Navarra, Spain, that combines ultracapacitors (UCAP) with lithium-ion batteries to test grid-forming capabilities and other stability services for renewable energy facilities.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 21, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Germany launches first capacity auction Germany’s Federal Network Agency has launched the first 4.5 GW auction under the new StromVKG, with developers invited to bid for dispatchable generation and long-duration storage capacity despite pending EU state aid approval.
Marian Willuhn
Jul 21, 2026
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Chile tenders 2,835 GWh of backup supply open to renewables, storage The technology-neutral tender excludes coal and other high-emission fuels while allowing solar, wind, hydro and battery storage projects to participate individually or in hybrid configurations.
Luis Ini
Jul 21, 2026
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Technology & Products
Scaling sodium storage Chinese battery integrator HyperStrong has signed a deal with CATL for 60 GWh of sodium-ion battery cells to be supplied over three years. This represents the biggest deal seen yet for the emerging battery technology. pv magazine caught up with HyperStrong Chairman and CEO Jianhui Zhang to discuss the company’s plans for implementation of sodium-ion battery systems.
Mark Hutchins
Jul 21, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Australia sees record surge in solar, wind and battery projects Australia’s energy market operator says the past financial year was the best yet for the completion of large-scale renewable energy projects in the country, with a record 9.1 GW of new generation and storage capacity reaching full output.
David Carroll
Jul 20, 2026
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Applications & Installations
How to protect residential batteries from heat waves An expert from Kiwa PI Berlin recommends installing batteries in thermally stable locations, ensuring proper ventilation, following manufacturer guidelines, and using certified equipment to reduce heat-related risks. During heatwaves, shifting daytime electricity consumption to direct solar use can help limit battery stress and prevent overheating.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 18, 2026
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Markets & Policy
China’s battery boom pivoting from scale to utilization, says Ember China’s battery storage sector is shifting from mandate-driven expansion toward a more market-driven phase as the country targets 300 GW of new energy storage by 2030, according to a new report from energy think tank Ember.
Brian Publicover
Jul 17, 2026