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Alfen, CATL to deploy 5 GWh of sodium-ion battery storage in Europe Dutch energy storage company Alfen and Chinese battery manufacturer CATL have agreed to deploy 5 GWh of sodium-ion battery energy storage systems in Europe.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
3 hours ago
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Technology & Products
Sigenergy unveils AI-driven plug-and-play home storage system for PV retrofits €999 is the introductory pre-order price in Europe for Sigenergy’s SigenMate 2700 Ultra, an AI-driven residential energy storage system with modular expansion up to 56.4 kWh and 0 ms backup power. Designed for seamless PV retrofits, the compact LiFePO4-based system combines smart energy optimization, VPP compatibility, and outdoor durability with IP66 protection.
Emiliano Bellini
5 hours ago
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Technology & Products
VSL PowerHive launches LFP batteries for residential, small commercial applications The systems can be charged from the grid to provide backup power and can also be paired with rooftop solar installations to store excess generation for later use, reducing grid dependence.
Uma Gupta
8 hours ago
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Markets & Policy
Pakistan imports 4.6 GWh of BESS in 2025 Latest report from Renewables First finds battery storage is beginning to following the growth trajectory of rooftop solar in Pakistan with lithium-ion battery energy storage system imports increasing 220% year-on-year in 2025.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 15, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Australian grid operator backs grid-forming battery technology to bolster system strength Grid-forming battery energy storage technology will play an expanded role in Transgrid’s plan to close system strength gaps in the New South Wales grid as coal generation exits and inverter-based resources continue to grow.
David Carroll
Jul 15, 2026
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Intertek CEA says 587Ah cells could drive down BESS costs through 2027 US research firm Intertek CEA says wider adoption of 587Ah battery cells could lower the cost of standard battery energy storage system (BESS) containers through 2027, even as lithium carbonate prices have risen sharply.
Brian Publicover
Jul 14, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Peru proposes national energy planning framework with solar and storage scenarios Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) has published draft provisions to establish a national energy planning framework covering long-, medium-, and short-term horizons. The proposal does not include specific deployment targets for solar PV or energy storage but aims to develop the scenarios, supply-demand balances, and projections needed to guide their integration into the country’s energy system.
Luis Ini
Jul 14, 2026
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Research & Development
Hydraulic storage proves more cost-effective than batteries for PV irrigation Researchers in Spain found that hydraulic storage can be more cost-effective than batteries for photovoltaic irrigation systems, while combined storage maximizes self-sufficiency. The study shows that the optimal solution depends on whether the priority is reducing grid dependence or minimizing operating costs.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 14, 2026
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Technology & Products
‘Australian first’ compressed CO2 battery project takes shape The Victorian government and Italian clean technology company Energy Dome have announced plans to develop Australia’s first long-duration compressed carbon dioxide battery energy storage facility in the heart of the state’s coal country.
David Carroll
Jul 13, 2026