pv magazine Focus: Quality control underpins bankable BESS projects
Industry experts at pv magazine Focus – held last week on the sidelines of Intersolar 2026 in Munich, Germany – said quality control, contract design and certification, rather than battery chemistry alone, determine whether battery energy storage system (BESS) projects perform and remain bankable over their operating lifetimes.
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UNSW, Voltval pilot AI-enabled shared battery storage for apartments
Researchers at University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra are developing an AI layer for a shared rooftop solar and battery storage system aimed at apartment buildings, where access to distributed energy resources has lagged behind single-family housing in Australia.
ContourGlobal CEO confirms 800 MW UK pipeline after 2 GWh BESS deal
ContourGlobal entered the United Kingdom with its purchase of the 2 GWh Wallace battery in Scotland. Its development pipeline across the UK for solar, storage and wind projects is 800 MW, CEO Antonio Cammisecra told ESS News, adding that the "sophisticated" UK market will become one of its biggest focuses.
EU approves 45 GW energy storage target in bid to reduce gas exposure
Tripartite agreement puts new energy storage obligations on 22 member states, while renewable and energy storage developers commit to robust deployment pipeline, and multinational investors prepare to assign more capital to segment. More funds for EU manufacturing anticipated plus significant C&I segment expansion.
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Why Western battery markets are rethinking lithium-ion
For years, lithium-ion dominated energy storage on cost and performance alone. But a convergence of supply chain regulations, safety concerns, and new grid demands is forcing Western markets to rethink what "bankable" battery technology means. Here's a UK perspective on the transatlantic shift reshaping the industry.
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A different kind of volatility: Battery revenues remain strong in May 2026
April was defined by solar-driven oversupply and recurring negative prices. May told a different story. Wind generation dropped sharply, wholesale prices climbed, and ancillary services gained importance as the system searched for flexibility. Yet battery revenues barely moved. Lennard Wilkening, CEO of suena energy, explains why this is another reminder that successful battery trading depends less on any single market regime than on the ability to adapt across them.
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Batteries are setting prices, but long-duration storage will define the market
We have now reached a genuine inflection point in Australia’s fast-evolving energy market. The latest data confirms what many in the sector have been anticipating for years: batteries are no longer peripheral assets, they are actively shaping the formation of pricing across the country.
Corrosion design framework aims to extend life of coastal PV and BESS
For coastal solar and storage projects, complying with minimum code requirements is not sufficient to ensure long service life. Engineer Archit Patnaik details how his decision to apply a consistent corrosion-design framework across a portfolio of solar and energy storage sites on Maui, Hawaii, can provide guidance to owners in coastal environments.
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JDEnergy named BloombergNEF Tier 1 energy storage manufacturer for fifth consecutive quarter
JDEnergy has once again been named a BloombergNEF Tier 1 energy storage manufacturer in the Q2 2026 ranking, marking its fifth consecutive quarter on the list and further reinforcing its position among the world’s leading energy storage solution providers. BloombergNEF’s Tier 1 classification is widely regarded across the global energy storage sector as an important […]
HyperBlock M Awarded Certifications from TÜV Rheinland, Accelerating its Global Expansion
At the 14th Energy Storage International Conference and Expo (ESIE 2026), which concluded in Beijing at the beginning of April, HyperStrong announced that the HyperBlock M modular energy storage system has been awarded seven certifications by TÜV Rheinland, including TÜV Bauart Mark and CE certifications. These certifications represent a significant milestone, demonstrating the system’s compliance […]
Sunwoda and EcoSourcen Deliver One of Belgium’s Largest Distribution-Grid Battery Storage Parks
Sunwoda, together with its key partner EcoSourcen, has announced the completion of a 10MW/55MWh battery energy storage project in Deinze, Belgium. The project, one of the largest battery parks connected to the Fluvius distribution grid, marks a significant step in Sunwoda’s localization efforts in Europe.
JDEnergy: Unlocking New Opportunities in Pakistan’s Energy Storage Market
On April 15, 2026, JDEnergy successfully hosted its overseas webinar, “Unlocking Energy Storage in Pakistan.” The event brought together leading energy experts and industry representatives to explore the critical role of energy storage in Pakistan’s energy transition, as well as practical pathways for market entry and project deployment in 2026.
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UNSW, Voltval pilot AI-enabled shared battery storage for apartments
Researchers at University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra are developing an AI layer for a shared rooftop solar and battery storage system aimed at apartment buildings, where access to distributed energy resources has lagged behind single-family housing in Australia.
Research consortium hits 3,000-amp milestone for truck charging
A German consortium has demonstrated a stable 3,000-ampere charging current for electric trucks. The partners said the result lays the groundwork for charging stations capable of reaching 3 MW, a power class not yet available commercially.
Why Western battery markets are rethinking lithium-ion
For years, lithium-ion dominated energy storage on cost and performance alone. But a convergence of supply chain regulations, safety concerns, and new grid demands is forcing Western markets to rethink what "bankable" battery technology means. Here's a UK perspective on the transatlantic shift reshaping the industry.
Paving the way for lithium–nitrogen batteries, one hurdle at a time
Researchers from Belgium and China have identified the main barriers to lithium–nitrogen (Li–N₂) batteries, outlining strategies to improve reversibility and stability while highlighting the technology's potential for both energy storage and nitrogen-based chemical production.
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