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Solar storage

What are the best and most efficient ways to store solar energy? The technology is developing rapidly and there are numerous systems and products to choose from. What should prospective users consider from a planning and cost perspective? Read on to find out.

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Lumenhaus presents innovative home storage system

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System provider Lumenhaus is showcasing the three-phase Sunsaver home storage system. The modular storage system comprises a power supply module, a control box, two to six battery modules and an AI-controlled energy management system.

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Expert analysis – C&I storage driving a cleaner energy system

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Private-sector integration of renewables brings both challenges and opportunities. Tackling them calls for forward-looking solutions, says Timo Maier, Head of Utility Sales DACH at Sungrow.

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Atmoce presents new low-voltage battery system

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The young company has introduced two new products – a micro inverter and a low-voltage M-ELV battery that operates at under 30 volts, offering increased safety for installers.

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BYD presents the Battery-Box HVE as a full storage solution

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Manufacturer BYD Energy Storage presents the new Battery-Box HVE. The home storage system is offered in combination with the single-phase hybrid inverter Power-Box or the three-phase hybrid inverter Power-Box from BYD. This makes it the manufacturer's first integrated home storage system.

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3rd Germany Solar & Storage Conference 2025 discusses new trends

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Germany has long been at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution, and as the nation accelerates its push towards a decarbonized future, solar energy and battery storage are emerging as critical pillars of the country’s energy strategy. The 3rd Germany Solar & Storage Conference 2025 discusses the newest trends, May 6.

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Tesvolt presents new storage with high-temperature cells

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The commercial system manufacturer is incorporating high-temperature LFP cells, which do not require liquid cooling, in its latest Forton storage system.

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Guido Dalessi from Elestor: “Between hydrogen pipelines and electrolyzers”

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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.

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Top products of the week

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A brand-new home storage system with 25.6 kilowatt hours, a rear contact module delivers 670 watts, flexible solar strips for garden fences and a mounting system specially designed for the protected installation of inverters. These are our top products of the week.

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ees Europe 2025: storage industry meets battery research

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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.

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Sunbooster's flexible solar strips for garden fences

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The Austrian manufacturer Sunbooster has developed bifacial solar strips that can be threaded into existing garden fences.

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Expert analysis: Battery storage as a business model for PV

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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.

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Longi's rear contact module delivers 670 watts

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Chinese module manufacturer Longi presents the Hi-Mo X10 in the DACH region. The solar module achieves an output of 670 watts with an efficiency of 24.8 per cent.

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Solar Investors Guide #4: Long-term storage with iron flow technology

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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.

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Ubbink's home storage system buffers 25.6 kilowatt hours

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Roofing specialist Ubbink has developed a new home storage system. In addition to the battery packs, the system includes an energy management system and an inverter. The storage system is available with an output of 6, 8, 10 or 15 kilowatts.

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UK: Large solar PV and storage co-location site in Birmingham operational

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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.

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New distribution partnership for storage solutions in UK and Ireland

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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.

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Max Kloth of ZYC Energy: Effortless storage with plug-and-play Simpo devices

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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!”

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New home storage system delivers 30 kilowatts

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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.

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Denmark: European Energy launches its first battery storage project

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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.