July brought record renewable generation and a return of frequent negative-price hours, yet the market remained noticeably calmer than in previous months. This piece examines why abundant renewables no longer translated into the same price extremes – and what that…
A research team led by scientists from South Korea’s Chonnam National University has developed a new tri-layer composite solid electrolyte for next-generation rechargeable lithium metal batteries (LMBs). With enhanced ionic conductivity and mechanical durability, the new electrolyte is designed to…
Capalo AI, a Finnish company that optimizes battery energy storage systems across European electricity markets, has agreed to provide route-to-market and trading services for two hybrid solar-plus-storage projects owned by Danish developer European Energy in the Baltic region. The first…
A hybrid retrofit at the 4.1 MW Warnertown Solar Farm in the state of South Australia has been completed, with the solar and electrical construction company Solmech replacing six of the site’s Sungrow PV inverters with hybrid alternatives, each paired…
Energy storage technology company Hinen has launched its A15 Residential Energy Storage System in the UK, introducing a scalable, installer‑focused appliance designed to support solar‑powered homes and expand household energy independence. The A15 pairs Hinen’s A-series of hybrid inverters with…
This system provides 100% of the energy required by an electric bus charging station, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted daily operations despite limited grid availability and frequent local power outages. By providing a stable and sustainable power supply, the project plays…
The number of requests to connect battery storage systems to Germany’s grid increased significantly in 2025. According to an analysis of monitoring data by the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), distribution and transmission system operators received a total of 18,158 requests,…
Alpiq has acquired Eco Power One GmbH, the project company behind the Bollingstedt BESS in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, from Eco Stor. The companies did not disclose the purchase price. Eco Stor will remain responsible for the technical and operational management of…
Sharp has announced a significant update to its premium residential energy solutions portfolio, launching new Japanese-made energy storage equipment with the company’s updated Eee Storage branding. The new JH-WB2621 model offers an expanded 11.5 kWh capacity via lithium iron phosphate…
in a new paper accepted by the journal Future Batteries, and conducted as part of the research project SafeBESS, funded by the Research Council of Norway, a group of researchers audited seven active battery sites in Norway. The researchers, which…