Tesla releases API for solar, Powerwall systems, EV chargers
Tesla has released an application programming interface (API) to enable third-party developers to interact with its home energy products.
German startup Suena secures cash for its battery energy trading technolgy business
The Hamburg-based battery energy trading software and services company has raised €3 million ($3.27 million) seed funding to expand its software-driven trading services across Europe. The capital will be used to introduce its software, dubbed Autopilot, and its trading services to new European markets.
EV battery prices fell by 50% at end of 2023, says TrendForce
Average sales prices of Chinese power cells at the end of 2023 were half of what they were at the start of the year, according to TrendForce. Despite the drop, the research firm says prices should stabilize in the second half of 2024.
Wind, solar production falls at 2023 end, but demand expected at 2024 beginning
According to data collected by AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, wind and solar energy production in Italy and the Iberian Peninsula fell in the last week of 2023 contributing to price rises, but in the new year electricity demand is expected to increase in all analyzed markets.
Solar Philippines begins working on 4 GW solar park
Solar Philippines says it has broken ground on what it touted to be the world’s largest solar array – a 4 GW solar park spread across 3,500 hectares of land in the northern part of the country.
More than half of eligible schools enlist in new solar scheme in Ireland
Ireland’s Department of Education says that just over 900 schools out of 1,600 eligible facilities have signed up to participate in the government’s first round of the Solar for Schools Programme, a nationally funded scheme to cover the costs of 6 kW roof-mounted solar installations.
GDI unveils 100% silicon anode for rapid charging, higher energy density
Third-party tests of GDI’s 100% silicon anodes show that they offer more than 30% energy density than graphite anodes, allowing for 15-minute rapid charging up to 80% state of charge (SOC) for hundreds of times back to back.
Recent ‘auction success’ in Ireland, UK comes with challenges, consultants say
Almost 2 GW of solar was tendered in the latest UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero auction, while almost 500 MW was recently awarded in the latest auction round spearheaded by Irish power transmission operator EirGrid. But these gains come with five challenges, according to analysts from New Zealand-based consultancy firm PSC.
Intelbras unveils 48 V/100 Ah residential battery
Brazilian conglomerate Intelbras says its new storage solution consists of one or more batteries that can be connected in parallel, with up to 10 units. It reportedly has a useful lifespan of more than eight years.
Dutch heating specialist unveils residential thermal battery
Newton Energy Solutions claims its new thermal storage system is ideal for houses equipped with solar panels and either heat pumps or gas boilers. The battery has an energy storage capacity of 20 kWh to 29 kWh.
