Amazon Web Services helps Duke Energy complete power flow studies in hours, not months
Adding residential solar or commercial-scale electric vehicle chargers on a utility’s distribution feeder may require the utility to conduct power flow calculations. Duke Energy can now complete those studies in hours, an Amazon executive said at a policy forum held by ACORE.
Bslbatt introduces high-voltage battery for commercial PV
China’s Bslbatt says its new batteries feature individual battery modules with voltages of 80 V to 1,000 V and a capacity of 135 Ah. They can be stacked in series with up to ten battery modules.
India’s GUVNL allocates 250 MW/500 MWh of storage at $5,429/MW per month
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) has allocated 250 MW/500 MWh of storage at $5,429/MW per month. The winning developers must have track records of installing battery energy storage systems (BESS) in India, to make them available to GUVNL for charging-discharging on demand.
Chelion Australia rolls out new residential energy storage system
Chelion is now introducing its new iHome high-voltage residential battery storage systems in Australia.
Battery prices collapsing, grid-tied energy storage expanding
From July 2023 through summer 2024, battery cell pricing is expected to plummet by more than 60% due to a surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption and grid expansion in China and the United States.
Solitek unveils residential lithium-ion battery
The Lithuania-based module manufacturer is now also manufacturing and selling a residential lithium-ion phosphate battery system. It is sold in 5.12 kWh modules that are stackable up to 8 units, each with a nominal voltage of 51.2 V.
Zendure offers PV-plus-storage solution for balconies
US startup Zendure says its new AIO 2400 package includes two solar panels with power outputs of 800 W, an 800 W microinverter, a 2.4 kWh plug-and-play storage system, and a management platform.
1komma5° acquires Australia’s Arkana Energy
German solar tech developer 1komma5° has strengthened its presence in the Australian market with the acquisition of Arkana Energy Group.
U.S. startup offers solar kit for VIPV applications
Worksport, a U.S. technology company, has announced a protective cover for pickup trucks fitted with solar PV modules. The kit includes a battery and an inverter and is meant to be a portable power source for leisure activities, such as camping, or as a temporary backup to recharge electronics or small appliances during power outages.
Spain announces €750 million incentive scheme for clean-tech manufacturing
Spain’s government has submitted a new incentive scheme to a public consultation. It is designed to support the development of a clean-tech supply chain in the country, including the production of batteries.
