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Reliability in Extreme Latitude: Sungrow Deploys 60MWh Battery Storage Project Close to the Arctic Circle

This project supports Finland's renewable energy grid and is part of the FRV AmpTank joint venture. The company is developing battery storage projects for both short-duration and long-duration storage at multiple locations.

Future Proofing Off-Grid Systems Against Obsolescence

The ReadyEdge is a system monitoring and site management device that connects to one or multiple compatible Morningstar charge controllers to aggregate their operating data and enable remote management.

Battery Manufacturer Cuts Scrap by 90% and Streamlines Prototyping

Lithos has now built a repeatable system through PICO to speed up prototyping, minimize losses, and ensure every change is intentional, traceable, and scalable.

Battery inspection using machine vision – fast, reliable, and variable

Averna has developed a procedure for automating battery inspection for one of its customers. The fact that potential errors are extremely varied increases the complexity of the inspection process.

Jinko Solar Expands into Energy Storage

Although contracts for solar and energy storage are inherently different, many of the terms and conditions remain the same, so customers can enjoy a more streamlined purchasing process, reducing cost and time.

District Energy Technology for Data Centers

By aggregating the thermal needs of multiple buildings, district energy systems create economies of scale that enable investment in highly-efficient, industrial-scale or renewable assets that may not make economic sense for an individual building.

The Truth Behind Second-Life Batteries: Why Reuse Is Lagging Behind

Despite its promise, the second-life battery market in the United States remains underdeveloped, hindered by significant challenges. This article explores the issues limiting the growth of this market and what it will take to unlock its potential.

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Sungrow Releases the Groundbreaking PowerTitan 3.0 Energy Storage System Platform

The 30ft PowerTitan 3.0 Plus version is the world's largest BESS both in capacity and energy density, reducing land footprint by 45% and cabling by 10%. Record-breaking energy density with up to 684Ah stacking battery cells and 12.5MW/50MWh per AC block.

Kiwa PVEL Releases 11th Edition of the PV Module Reliability Scorecard

In the 11th edition, Kiwa PVEL names a total of 50 manufacturers as "Top Performers" in one or more of the tests, with nine manufacturers named as Top Performers with at least one model type listed in each of the seven test categories.

Will Renewable Propane Be the Next Big Thing? Discovering its Scalability

The variability of sustainable vehicles is expanding, including bioethanol and hydrogen fuel cells. What is renewable propane’s role in this market? It has the potential to become an accessible, affordable and scalable offering.

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sonnen GmbH Certify TS4 MLPE and sonnenBatterie Compatibility

Tigo and sonnen hybrid product compatibility delivers a high-performance solar-plus-storage configuration for solar installers and homeowners in the EU.

SNEC 2025|Hithium Defines a New Benchmark for Energy Storage Safety with the World's First All Open-Door Large-Scale Fire Test

On June 11, 2025, at the 18th SNEC, Hithium, a leading global energy storage technology company, held a product safety technology sharing event themed Leading the Future, Forged for Safety and unveiled the full results of the world's first all open-door large-scale fire test of its ∞Block 5MWh energy storage system, and was also awarded the large-scale fire test certification by international testing authority UL Solutions.

Huawei and SchneiTec Commission World's First TÜV SÜD-Certified Grid-Forming Energy Storage Project

As a leading energy solutions provider in the region, SchneiTec previously developed Cambodia's largest solar power plant.

SKYCORP SOLAR GROUP SHOWCASES ADVANCED PV Cable and CONNECTION SOLUTIONS AT SNEC 2025

This focus has led to 47 patented technologies, including proprietary XLPE modified polymer insulation materials designed for enhanced durability in extreme temperatures (-40°C to +90°C). The Company also utilizes 99.97% pure tin-plated oxygen-free copper conductors, supporting long-term performance exceeding 25 years in demanding applications.

SNEC 2025 - Kseng Solar Drives Global Energy Transformation with Full Range of Solar Racking Solutions

From June 11-13, Kseng Solar once again impressed visitors at this year's SNEC, with a complete lineup of solar racking solutions for residential, commercial, and utility applications, attracted significant attention.

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