Solar storage

Utility-scale storage is booming across Germany, Europe, and globally. Michael Hierholzer, Vice President for Business Development at Rolls-Royce, highlights the critical role of experienced partners in driving success.

Large-scale storage systems are gaining ground across Europe, driven by growing demand for grid stabilisation and peak load shifting. Italy, Great Britain and Germany are leading the charge. Download our latest free e-paper now.

PV Guided Tours: Atmoce presents two new innovative products – a micro inverter and a low-voltage battery. The M-ELV battery operates at less than 30 volts, increasing safety for installers and simplifying day-to-day work. Intelligent energy management system connects both components. The low-voltage technology is designed to benefit private households as well as commercial users.

Manufacturer Tesvolt presents the new Taytan home and commercial storage system, consisting of battery modules that are  straightforwardly stacked – without external cabling.

Dyness has confirmed that its Stack100 battery system is now compatible with Kostal’s Plenticore G3 and G2 inverters, unlocking adaptable storage options for diverse European markets.

CEO Talk: The market for home storage is sluggish, while C&I and large-scale storage are gradually gaining ground. To boost sales, the right strategy is essential. The key question remains: What factors determine success in this market? Franz-Josef Feilmeier, CEO of Fenecon explains.

PV Guided Tours: Intelligent systems are replacing standalone components and AI now manages storage systems, wall boxes and energy flows to make the most of solar power. It’s not science fiction, it’s already here. Still sceptical? Prepare to be surprised!

The storage project with an end capacity of 200 MW/800 MWh uses 320 units of Sungrow’s liquid-cooled ESS PowerTitan.

PV Guided Tours: Industry and commercial enterprises can reduce electricity costs in various ways using storage systems – but security is key. Luis Haya, Solution Manager Chint Power Systems, explains which features are needed to ensure security is safeguarded.

The German energy storage company has joined forces with Lithuania’s Elinta to deliver advanced storage solutions to the Baltic region.

PV Guided Tours: The new Tesvolt Forton battery system enables commercial enterprises to participate profitably in energy trading for the first time. Thanks to high-temperature cells with LFP technology, classic applications such as peak load capping and solar self-consumption are now more cost-effective. A 15-year performance guarantee with two full cycles per day ensures a secure investment.

PV Guided Tours: Lumenhaus aims to transform the solar market with its direct-to-customer approach and the SunSaver system – an all-in-one solution integrating PV, EV charging, heat pumps and AI-based energy management to optimise and simplify energy use in private households.

Energy storage is revolutionising commercial and industrial energy strategies, offering cost savings and resilience. Robert von Wahl of Sungrow Europe highlights its transformative potential.

A major battery facility will be built at a critical transmission bottleneck between Scotland and England, enhancing grid reliability while opening opportunities for the surrounding economy and community.

IDTechEx analysts forecast that advanced additives will soon allow lithium-ion cells to be manufactured without PFAS, removing harmful fluorinated materials from commercial battery production.

Designed for large-scale applications, the new Aster 5000 from Alpha ESS offers 5 MWh of storage capacity in a 20-foot container alongside advanced liquid cooling for improved thermal management.

PV on Tour: Sigenergy presents its commercial storage system, SigenStack. The modular solution incorporates AI and is paired with an external hybrid inverter delivering between 50 and 125 kilowatts, depending on configuration. As with the SigenStor residential system, SigenStack features a sophisticated safety concept.

The Primo unit from SAX Power connects directly to a secured socket, eliminating the need for a battery inverter. Project manager Reinhard Birmuske explains the straightforward installation of this versatile system.

The financial agreement will enable German developer Terra One to secure funding for 500 MW of battery energy storage assets.

New battery developments and the use of machine learning could make energy systems more streamlined, efficient and sustainable, according to consultancy IDTechEx.

Re.venture is developing a 240 MWh battery storage park in Brandenburg, working closely with distribution network operator E.dis.

In August, premium residential battery costs declined, while overall market prices remained stable, based on sun.store index data.

The Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has approved a 50 MW battery storage project developed by Nexta Capital Partners and Octopus Energy Generation.

CEO Talk: Discover the new AI-powered plug-in home energy systems, featuring intelligent energy forecasts, consumption planning and optimisation. Save on costs with real-time tariff data and seamless, secure control of storage systems.

The programme proposes targeted support for bioenergy plants, renewable-fuel gas turbines and storage facilities to strengthen Sweden’s electricity system, though available funding remains constrained.