Solar storage

Podcast: Energy Center is an iron flow storage system from ESS Inc., a company located in Oregon in the United States. The storage device offers 1.16 megawatt hours of storage capacity and a maximum charging capacity of 174 kilowatts. This modular solution comes completely in a container and can be adapted to many commercial and network applications. Alan Greenshields is Director EMEA of ESS. He talks about long-term storage systems and the prospect of redox flow technlogy with sustainable materials – iron, salt and water.

Anker Solix and distributor Segen have joined forces to expand energy storage offerings in the UK and Ireland. Through the partnership, installers will gain access to the full range of Anker Solix X1 Home Energy Storage (HES) systems.

Video: ZYC Energy delivers energy storage solutions for a wide range of applications. The Simpo systems are robust, easy to configure, and reliable even in extreme temperatures. Charging and discharging at very low temperatures? No problem. It’s simply “plug, click and play!”

Manufacturer Ecoflow presents the Power Ocean Plus as a central component for the home energy ecosystem. It delivers a maximum AC output of 29.9 kilowatts and can accommodate up to four solar strings totalling 40 kilowatts.

The private sector plays a crucial role in meeting Europe’s climate targets. While integrating renewables into the energy mix brings challenges, it also opens the door to major opportunities, requiring forward-looking solutions, says Timo Maier, Head of Utility Sales DACH at Sungrow.

European Energy breaks ground on battery storage in Denmark together with Kragerup Estate. The project aims to provide operational experience for European Energy in integration of battery solutions also in other European markets.

Large storage systems become more and more popular in Europe. Important reasons for this are the increasing demand for grid stabilization services and the shifting of peak loads. Italy, Great Britain and Germany are ahead of the game. Download the new e-paper now – for free!

The Primo unit from SAX Power connects directly to a secured socket – no battery inverter required. As project manager Reinhard Birmuske explains, this all-rounder is remarkably easy to install.

The reluctance of grid operators to fully integrate batteries into their electricity grids is slowing the expansion of renewable electricity generation in Sweden, according to a new report from the Swedish Solar Energy Federation (Svensk Solenergi).

A new battery storage system, an innovative solar connector, hooks for every kind of roof and a bifacial double-glazed module for agri-PV are this week‘s top products.

The solar PV and storage co-location at Tiln Farm will help to future-proof the UK’s energy grid. It is powered by 26 Trina Storage’s battery energy storage systems (BESS), Elementa.

Gridparity's new B80 bifacial module has been specifically designed and optimised for agricultural applications. With 45% transparency, it provides an ideal balance between power generation and light transmission, allowing plants to grow optimally under the system.

A major step towards Net Zero for the UK after the successful comissioning of Blackhillock, Europe‘s largest transmission-grid-connected battery storage system. The main contractors are Wärtsilä and SMA.

PV on Tour: EcoFlow’s home storage systems Power Ocean and DC fit contain solar energy from the roof top to use it inside the house. Which special benefits the systems offers and how easy it is for installation we learn now from Christian Holtz, Manager for Residential Business Development.

Austrian supplier Aerocompact has a wide range of roof hooks in its portfolio. The latest product is a replacement tile with an integrated roof hook: the Compactpitch XM-F Reptile.

BW ESS and Sungrow has bugun the commercial operation of its 100MW/331MWh Bramley battery energy storage system (BESS) that‘s now helping stabilise the UK grid.

What are the economic benefits of combining PV and battery storage and which business models are best suited to the task? GridParity CEO Erich Merkle discusses emerging trends, challenges and more.

The new Fanton connector from Plica greatly simplifies the question of cabling. The innovative crimp-free design saves installers and designers time, and minimises errors.

In the years ahead, the UK is expected to become the second most important market for large-scale battery energy storage in Europe. Now another major project is going online in Newport/South Wales.

The new DC storage from Austrian manufacturer Fronius fills an important gap in its product portfolio, making it a complete system provider. The Reserva is a high-voltage battery that provides almost loss-free charging and discharging power.

JinkoSolar has entered into a Heads of Terms with Kiefer to supply its large scale battery storage, SunTera to Athens International Airport (AIA), hence supporting its commitment to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2025. 

According to SolarPower Europe, the UK will be number two in Europe for large-scale battery storage over the next few years, increasingly in combination with solar farms. You can read more about this in our main feature next week.

A new battery storage solution for project developers, the latest planning software for heat pumps and solar thermal systems, transparent double gas module with abZ and a new Software suite for more project efficiency. These are our top products of the week.

Flow batteries are considered one of the most economical options for long-duration energy storage. Guido Dalessi, CEO of the Dutch company Elestor, explains how the business uses innovative technologies for its flow batteries to benefit from the synergy of electricity and hydrogen.

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.