PVH launches foundation system for solar installations on complex terrain
PV Hardware (PVH) has released PVH Terra, a foundation system designed to improve solar plant installation on challenging terrain. The system aims to improve stability in expansive soils, frost-affected areas, and sites with poor geotechnical conditions while reducing costs and environmental impact.
Pacific Green completes sale of 250 MW / 500 MWh Limestone Coast North BESS
Pacific Green has reached financial close and completed the sale of 100% of the shares in its Limestone Coast North Energy Park to Intera Renewables in a $460 million deal.
Altech secures permit to build sodium-ion battery factory in Germany
The German subsidiary of the Perth-based sodium chloride solid-state battery specialist is moving ahead with its plans to build a 120 MWh production plant in Germany. The project is expected to amount to about $267 million.
Queensland EV charging start-up revs up expansion plans
Queensland-based electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider EVOS has stepped up expansion plans after reaching agreement with Japanese manufacturer FKK to produce its chargers for sale in Japan, Southeast Asia and other high-growth markets including India.
BYD launches its first integrated home storage system
The Chinese manufacturer said its Battery-Box HVE is now being sold with either a single-phase hybrid inverter or a three-phase device. The system is available in two versions with capacities of 4.29 kWh and 6.45 kWh.
Growatt releases all-in-one 8 kWh balcony storage system
The battery features four MPPTs and can take up to 2,600 W of PV input. It also has an AC nominal output power of 800 W.
IEA: Global battery industry has entered new phase
China supplied three-quarters of a 1 TWh global battery market in 2024 and its domination enabled steep cost savings and a possible switch to lithium ferro-phosphate technology, according to the International Energy Agency.
Sungrow unveils 5 kWh home battery system
Sungrow’s new residential battery energy storage system features a compact 182 mm design and is capable of handling a maximum charge/discharge current of 50 A.
pv magazine Awards 2025 offer global nod for Australian energy companies
The pv magazine global awards program recognising excellence across the solar and storage industries is open for entries, with the opportunity for Australian businesses and individuals to win global recognition across seven categories adjudicated by a worldwide panel of independent industry experts.
Sumitomo Electric launches vanadium redox flow battery with 30-year lifespan
Sumitomo Electric’s new system comes in three versions, providing up to 10 hours of storage. It achieves improvements in output and energy density, through component enhancements, thereby reducing cost and physical footprint.
