Sonnen secures €60 million investment from Shell Ventures
Germany-based PV-storage provider sonnen has closed a new funding round from a group of investors led by Shell Ventures. Sonnen has already began to draw on the funds as it continues to expand market shares in the U.S. and in Australia. Shell Ventures is now a major sonnen investor and future cooperation agreement has been agreed to.
Ecosummit Berlin Round Up: software solutions for the solar industry
The 2018 Ecosummit Berlin, a EU cleantech startup platform, focussed on smart green energy and mobility. Of the 99 speakers, 69 were startups presenting innovative solutions to a changing energy economy, catering to the needs of end-customers, developers and utilities alike.
SolarEdge launches new grid service, virtual power plant solution
SolarEdge has announced the launch of a new virtual power plant solution promising grid services and reducing the necessity for costly grid infrastructure investments.
AGL Energy to raise FITs by 77% to 140% in Australia
The Sydney-based energy distributor and renewables developer has revealed that it will pay higher rates to households for the electricity they send to the grid from their rooftop PV arrays.
Anesco and Limejump to build 185 MW UK storage portfolio
Renewable energy developer Anesco will partner with Limejump – which operates one of Europe’s largest aggregated battery networks – to develop the capacity, which is expected to be online by the end of 2018.
