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Solar storage

What are the most effective and efficient ways to store solar energy? With technology advancing rapidly, there’s a wide range of systems and products to choose from. What should prospective users keep in mind when it comes to planning and costs? Read on to learn more.

Battery containers lined up on a factory floor in Bohumín

Czech firm lines up 307 MW of storage, including direct transmission

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Technology and energy trading company Second Foundation is developing 307 MW of battery storage across three sites, including Czechia's future largest installation, due online by end of 2026.

Large-scale battery containers are opening up new paths for investors.

Solar Investors Guide #2 – Storage for revolutionising the grid

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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.

A key advantage: battery storage can be tailored in size and output to local requirements.

Croatia weighs storage options for the energy transition

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An analysis from the University of Zagreb sets out how a mix of storage and flexibility options, from pumped hydro to bidirectional EV charging, could underpin Croatia's renewable energy transition.

Flat, sun-drenched and grid-connected – the landscape behind Nextpower's $365 million move into storage

Nextpower agrees $365m deal for BESS supplier Prevalon

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The California-based tracker specialist is acquiring Prevalon Energy for up to $365 million, adding 6 GWh of deployed storage and 1.3 GW of data centre supply contracts to its solar technology platform.

The Gamma BESS project site in Giurgiu, Romania

Romania – Trina Storage ships 40 MW Gamma project

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The 160.48 MWh utility-scale battery system marks the first European deployment of an integrated DC+AC architecture, combining 32 Elementa 2 Pro battery units with four Electra AC units

Franz-Josef Feilmeier (left) of Fenecon in our CEO Talk 2025.

Fenecon – innovations driving C&I storage

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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.

Behind every chatbot, a rack that the energy transition didn't plan for

US – data centres and long-duration storage drive record Q1

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The US grid storage market grew 32% year-on-year in Q1 2025, reaching 9.7 GWh, as data centres drive demand and developers race to stay ahead of new supply chain restrictions.

Commercial storage installation featuring the OmniCube at Stadtwerke Stralsund municipal utilities

LONGi brings its integrated C&I storage to the DACH region

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Europe's C&I segment is the target of the new LONGi ONE portfolio, which debuts with the OmniCube-L233 and Hi-MO One Pro.

The Sunny Central Storage 4600 UP-S from SMA being sized up in the test hall

SMA and HyperStrong deepen global cooperation

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Germany's SMA Solar Technology and Beijing HyperStrong Technology are extending their alliance on utility-scale storage, with a new agreement covering joint project delivery in markets worldwide.

Leonard Friese (right) of Tesvolt presents the new Forton storage system

Smarter, tougher, outdoors – Tesvolt’s latest storage container

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

Rolling hills, ranked containers: a 300 MWh storage vision for Romania

EBRD backs 302 MW battery rollout across four EU markets

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NGEN Energetske Rešitve will deploy Tesla-supplied storage systems in Latvia, Poland, Romania and Slovenia under a €70 million loan, with returns tied to wholesale electricity prices.

René Gelfert (right) lifts the lid on Solis’ C&I storage solution

Solis enters the ring with all-in-one C&I storage

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PV on Tour – The Evercore series from Solis integrates inverter, battery and energy management in a single unit, offering 100 kW power and 120 kWh capacity. The larger version delivers up to 261 kWh, paired with a hybrid inverter rated at 50 or 60 kW.

Commercial storage opens new trading options while reducing electricity costs

Solar Investors Guide #7 – Commercial storage systems

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Energy costs shape competitiveness in both global and local markets. As fossil and nuclear prices continue to rise, solar and wind are no longer marginal technologies but increasingly represent the smart money in power generation.

Building blocks for the basement: three-phase configurations scale to 21.6 kW and 108 kWh

Deyle's new LFP home storage scales to 108 kWh

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The Optimus Prime Home Energy Cube from Germany's Deyle Technik will reach the residential market in June, built on 314 Ah lithium iron phosphate cells with a projected lifespan above 11,000 charging cycles

CEO Bryan Liu (left) tells us all about his company’s latest innovations.

Zendure – AI-powered energy systems for homes

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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.

Plug-and-play medium-voltage stations in formation

Italy – Ingeteam powers 4-hour battery plant, made Europe

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A 200 MW / 800 MWh installation commissioned last September relies on 54 plug-and-play power stations and machine-learning monitoring, built for Italy's longer evening peaks.

Three sizes, two shades, one storage family

New Sunenergyxt hybrid storage scales to demand

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The new Sunenergyxt 500 brings together rooftop solar integration, variable pricing models and standalone capability, giving installers and end users a flexible building block for residential and small commercial sites.

Yi Ding is the senior product manager for the new commercial storage system.

Yi Ding of Sigenergy – innovative DC storage for C&I

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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.

Martin Bayer from Lumenhaus explains the power of AI in solar storage control.

Lumenhaus – home storage with AI energy management

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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.