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How can solar energy be stored efficiently? Technologies are developing rapidly. Which storage systems are there, which products are recommended? What needs to be considered during planning and how are the costs developing?

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Large-scale energy storage

Sungrow PowerTitan 2.0 set to unleash the „AC block era“

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Recently, 66 sets of Sungrow's energy storage system, PowerTitan 2.0, arrived in the UK, demonstrating its acceleration of energy storage deployment in Europe. In the Middle East, over 1,500 sets of PowerTitan 2.0 are set for deployment, contributing to one of the world’s largest energy storage projects with a capacity of 7.8 GWh.

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Stoventec Photovoltaics

Inlay system for solar facades

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The inlay transforms facades into power suppliers. In addition, the VHF system ensures high thermal insulation values and very good sound insulation. The Sto rear-ventilated facades (VHF) consist of an insulation layer and a substructure into which the thin-film double-glazed modules are set and secured against lateral displacement.

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Topic of the Week: Denmark

Solar park with storage for grid stabilization

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A 10 MW lithium-ion battery system is expected to be installed by the end of 2024 at Better Energy Hoby solar park on Lolland in Denmark.

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PV Guided Tours

Dr Eric Rueland of RCT Power: More power storage in the commercial sector

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Video: RCT's storage systems for commercial, industrial and private use marked a double victory in the HTW's 2024 electricity storage inspection. They provide reduction of electricity costs and dependence on the power grid and a massive increase in security of power supply. We'll now find out how this works with Dr Eric Rueland, CEO of RCT Power.

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CEO Talk

Michael Hierholzer of Rolls-Royce: Partner for big storage projects

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Video: The demand for intelligent battery energy storage systems for commercial and industrial use is rising sharply. But planning and installation are anything but easy. This is where a reliable partner can help! We now find out what needs to be considered and what solutions are available – in our talk with Michael Hierholzer, Vice President of Rolls-Royce Solutions.

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PV Guided Tours

Max Kloth of ZYC Energy: Effortless Energy Storage - ZYC Energy's Plug-and-Play Solution

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Video: ZYC Energy offers energy storage systems for all applications. The systems are very easy to configure and particularly robust. Even charging and discharging at very low temperatures is no problem for the Simpo devices. It's just "plug, click and play!"

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PV Guided Tours

Claudio Moretti of A123 Systems: Secure supply for microgrids

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Video: The A Power I 800 is a water-cooled lithium-ion battery storage system with a capacity of 836 kilowatt hours. In addition to peak and energy shifting and frequency control, the storage system can also provide a continuous power supply in microgrids with solar power. Watch our video!

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Interview Fenecon

Franz-Josef Feilmeier: „The value chains are working“

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Storage systems for commercial and utility use are the hotspot of the energy transition. They have to be universal geniuses, to be safe and they have to be installed very easily. The latest trends we now learn from Franz-Josef Feilmeier, founder and CEO of Fenecon.

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SolarPower Europe report

Large battery storage systems as new champions

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The European market for battery storage systems is growing rapidly; solar home storage systems have dominated until now. But now there is a change. Large batteries are gaining ground - but are still being held back by regulatory hurdles.

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Topic of the Week: UK

Sungrow’s Power Titan to equip 640 MWh energy storage project

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Sungrow announced that its liquid cooled Power Titan, will equip SSE Renewables largest 320MW / 640 MWh battery storage project at Monk Fryston, North Yorkshire/UK.

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PV Guided Tours

Sven Albersmeier-Braun of Sigenergy: AI in energy management

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Video: Storage and energy management systems (EMS) are the key to more self-consumption of solar power, cheaper electricity and less peak load in commercial and industrial applications. Sigenergy uses AI in its EMS to balance consumption and generation even better.

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Utility-scale energy storage

Sungrow: 1.4 GWh storage supply for Penso Power and BW ESS

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Sungrow has inked an energy storage supply deal with Penso Power and BW ESS. Under the agreement, Sungrow will supply a comprehensive range of 1.4 GWh PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled energy storage systems, aimed at facilitating the construction of the Hams Hall energy storage project, situated in central England, Europe.

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CEO Talk

Tim Yuan of Ampace: Competence from battery to power storage

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Video: What new technology is behind the safer, more reliable, and cost-effective temperature control for battery storage from Ampace? CTO Tim Yuan allows us some interesting insights.

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CEO Talk

Franz-Josef Feilmeier of Fenecon: More demand for C&I storage

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Video: The need for cells and large scale batteries is growing, as are the demands for functionality, safety and the easiest possible installation. With Franz-Josef Feilmeier we now find out where the journey is headed. He is founder and CEO of Fenecon.

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PV Guided Tours

Maximilian Muennicke of Huawei Fusionsolar: New storage systems for the utility sector

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Video: Large battery storage systems are increasingly in demand. This year, Huawei Fusionsolar is presenting a new storage solution for the utility sector. Sales expert Maximilian Muennicke tells us how projects can be optimized and expanded with the innovative smart string architecture.

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Ukraine

Backup solar power for Ukrainian hospitals

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The RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation is spearheading an initiative to equip critical medical facilities in the country with backup solar power systems , bringing energy independence and hope to communities affected by conflict and power disruptions.

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PV Guided Tours

Yassin Mahioui of BYD: New energy system for solar homes and commercial use

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Video: BYD's popular Battery Box will become part of a new energy system that aims to reduce CO2 emissions. This includes residential and commercial storage systems as well as the integration of charging points for electric cars. In the video you will find out exactly what this looks like.

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Manufacturers

Sungrow: Increased net profit and rising R&D investments

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Sungrow recently unveiled its financial results for the first half of 2024. The company achieved growth in both revenue and net profit, especially in the PV field.

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PV Guided Tours

Christian Loeffler of Tesvolt: New outdoor storage container

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Video: The new outdoor storage container TPS HV 80 E of Tesvolt can be used for various applications at the same time. It is optimized for use in commercial and industrial applications. Product Manager Christian Loeffler shows all the features.