SMA secures German certificate for grid-forming battery inverter
SMA Solar Technology AG has obtained the first German unit certificate for a grid-forming battery inverter with instantaneous reserve. The certification allows use in high- and extra-high-voltage projects ahead of the new reserve market in 2026.
Tesla unveils new generation of utility-scale batteries
Tesla’s long-anticipated innovation in utility-scale battery storage has yielded two new products, marking a leap toward faster deployment, greater scalability, and higher energy density.
Sri Lanka breaks ground on 100 MW solar project
Sri Lanka has started building its largest renewable project, a $140 million, 100 MW solar park with 12 MWh of storage. It is expected to annually generate 219 GWh and cut $69.7 million in diesel imports by 2027.
Bluetti debuts world’s first sodium-ion portable power station
The Pioneer Na will be available globally from mid-October, 2025.
Aermec launches propane heat pumps for commercial, industrial buildings
The new heat pump systems use propane as the refrigerant and can provide hot water at a temperature of up to 75 C, according to the UK-based manufacturer.
Digital transformation in off-grid solar: A comprehensive roadmap for practitioners
As off-grid solar systems expand to serve remote and underserved communities worldwide, digitalization has become a crucial need for efficient project development, implementation, and long-term sustainability. A new report from IEA PVPS Task 18 systematically explores digital tools across the entire off-grid energy project value chain, providing much-needed guidance for practitioners looking to optimize their operations.
How to size PV systems and batteries
Experts from Fonte Solar, Huawei, and Greener have exchanged solar-plus-storage tips, insights, and case studies at the invitation of pv magazine. In a panel at Intersolar South America 2025, they highlighted the need to understand consumption profiles and customer needs, as well as the technology’s limitations and potential.
Freen launches scalable sodium-ion battery storage
The Estonian home and commercial storage systems come in low- and high-voltage models. The high-voltage option can scale to ten modules, for 100.8 kWh, and a six-module, low-voltage version to 45 kWh.
Navigating One Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs in U.S. solar PV and storage
Turning challenges into opportunities as the U.S. solar and storage sectors enter a phase of major policy and market realignment.
NREL releases energy procurement navigation tool
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s tool helps public and private energy buyers, like colleges, utilities, local governments, industrial buyers and more, explore off-site electricity options with cost-informed insights tailored to their specific goals.
