Sofar releases two new C&I storage solutions
Chinese storage manufacturer Sofar has released a flexible energy storage system for small and medium-sized commercial and industrial (C&I) users, as well as a storage cabinet for AC-coupled scenarios.
Dunext introduces outdoor energy storage cabinet
The Chinese company said its new product is intended for commercial and industrial use. It uses 233 kWh LiFePO4 batteries.
Eturnity adds more PV design automation, energy system project control to its software
Additional project management and design automation tools are available on the Swiss software company’s subscription-based platform made for small and medium-sized (SME) businesses that are targeting commercial and industrial (C&I) and residential the solar PV segments.
Quantum-based energy management method for PV-powered buildings
Scientists from Cornell University combined quantum computing with model predictive control to manage the energy of two PV-equipped university buildings. Compared to deterministic approaches, the quantum strategy achieved a 6.8% improvement in energy efficiency and an annual reduction of 41.2% in carbon emissions.
BYD launches new residential battery
BYD has launched its new Gen4 home battery known as HVB, and is expected to be a popular addition to the residential storage space.
Battery energy storage in Europe slows to 15% growth for 2024
The latest analysis from SolarPower Europe reveals that, in 2024, Europe installed 21.9 GWh of new battery energy storage systems (BESS), just 15% higher than 2023. The predictions of slower growth has come true, but the details reveal a big shift in where installations are happening.
How to empower Europe’s PV, storage and inverter stakeholders when segmental balancing unfolds?
EUPD’s 2024/25 rating assessed hundreds of PV, inverter, and storage brands active in Europe. Out of these brands, the shortlisted group went through an extensive rating process. These rated brands represent the top 2–3% of photovoltaic manufacturers globally, with slightly varying percentage thresholds for inverter and storage segments—each analyzed for their performance in financial resilience, innovation, market trust and credibility, and ESG leadership.
Poweroad launches 233 kWh battery for C&I solar
The Chinese manufacturer said that up to 10 battery cabinets can be connected in parallel to reach a total storage capacity of 2.33 MWh.
Canadian Solar’s storage unit launches 5 MWh battery
The battery unit of the Chinese PV manufacturer said its new large-scale battery has a lifecycle of over 12,000 cycles. The system has a nominal capacity of 5 MWh and a roundtrip efficiency of up to 95%.
PV outperforms wind, piezoelectric energy in street lighting
Scientists in Thailand have assessed which technology between PV, wind, or piezoelectric energy is better for powering street lighting and have found solar is the winning tech, as it proved both economically and technologically feasible.
