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Applications & Installations
PowerCap takes its sodium-ion battery tech to Europe After witnessing strong demand for its sodium-ion technology in Australia, Queensland company PowerCap is taking its stationary energy storage products to the European market. The initial launch will cover Italy, Germany, and Spain, with further expansion on the cards.
Marija Maisch
Sep 02, 2025
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Technology & Products
GoodWe launches 125 kW/261 kWh all-in-one C&I battery GoodWe has introduced a 125 kW / 261 kWh all-in-one battery for commercial and industrial use in China, with applications spanning factories, farms, EV charging stations, commercial sites, and grid or off-grid systems.
Marija Maisch
Aug 25, 2025
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Applications & Installations
‘Grid-forming technology is no longer experimental – it’s here and working’ In grids increasingly dominated by renewables, grid-forming technology is emerging as critical tool for maintaining stability and ensuring reliable power system operation. In this interview with ESS News, Rui Sun, Sungrow’s Deputy General Manager-Grid Technology Center, explains how grid-forming works, why it matters, and where the technology is already proving its value. He elaborates on technical challenges, regulatory gaps, and why grid-forming could soon become the new industry standard.
Marija Maisch
Jul 08, 2025
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Research & Development
CATL unveils 587 Ah battery energy storage cell The competition in the development of large-capacity cells is heating up, with the industry’s top player stepping up to shape the new standard in the battery energy storage space.
Marija Maisch
Apr 23, 2025
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Markets & Policy
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.
Marija Maisch
Mar 19, 2025
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Applications & Installations
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.
Marija Maisch
Mar 09, 2025
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Research & Development
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.
Marija Maisch
Mar 04, 2025
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Research & Development
Fluence launches highly-modular 7.5 MWh AC-based BESS platform The system features an innovative split design breaking away from the industry standard 20-foot container. It is configurable for storage durations of two to eight hours.
Marija Maisch
Feb 16, 2025
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Research & Development
Sodium-ion batteries face uphill struggle to beat lithium-ion on cost A new Stanford University study finds that there are several key routes that sodium-ion battery developers can take to compete on price, specifically against a low-cost variant of the lithium-ion battery known as lithium iron phosphate (LFP).
Marija Maisch
Jan 19, 2025