Solar storage

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.

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.

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.

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.

From May 7–9 leading battery research institutes and companies will be networking in Munich at ees Europe 2025 under the roof The smarter E Europe to shape the future of energy storage together.

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!

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.

With the Scalepac, manufacturer Intilion is launching a new battery storage solution for project developers and industrial businesses. Capacity starts at one megawatt hour and goes all the way up to four megawatt hours.

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.

Soltech Energy Solutions has developed, installed and commissioned a 4 MWh energy storage facility next to Postnord TPL’s logistics property just outside Norrköping/Sweden. This enables the expansion of the property’s charging infrastructure for electric trucks.

Sweden based Flower, specialized on battery storage trading and optimization, has been named one of the leading companies representing a sustainable future by UNESCO World Engineering Day.

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.

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.

Large storage systems are the recent trend in the market for big solar projects. But the planning and the installing is much more complicated than it is said. Now we learn from Michael Hierholzer how important a strong and reliable partner is. He is working for Rolls Royce and outspoken expert in this field.

The Fenecon Home 10 is a modular storage system for single and multi-family homes with an output of ten kilowatts. The home storage system helps owners to achieve the highest possible degree of self-sufficient power supply.

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.

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.

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.

BYD Energy Storage and Saudi Electricity Company have signed contracts for the world's largest grid-scale energy storage projects with a capacity of 12.5 GWh. Together with a previously completed 2.6 GWh project, the total capacity of the collaboration is 15.1 GWh.

BW ESS and Sungrow started the commercial operation of the 100MW/331MWh Bramley battery energy storage system (BESS) to stabilize the UK grid.

PV on Tour: Sigenergy presents a the commercial storage system SigenStack. The modular storage system uses AI and comes with an external hybrid inverter. Depending on the version, the hybrid delivers between 50 and 125 kilowatts. Like the SigenStor home storage system, the system also has a sophisticated safety concept.

The Primo from SAX Power is connected directly to the secured socket. It does not need a battery inverter. As project manager Reinhard Birmuske tells us, this universal genius is very easy to install.

The private sector plays a crucial role in achieving Europe’s climate targets. While the integration of renewables into the energy mix brings its share of challenges, it also unlocks tremendous opportunities — demanding forward-looking solutions, Timo Maier, Head of Utility Sales DACH at Sungrow, elaborates.

Tesvolt has announced a spin-off: Tesvolt Energy. The start-up’s business model makes energy trading with battery storage systems of 100 kWh and above not only possible but profitable as well.