Industry News
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Demand For Home Solar Energy Storage Rising In Switzerland
Switzerland's residential solar market is booming, with a striking trend: roughly every second new home solar system is now paired with a home battery energy storage system (BESS). This surge is undeniable. Industry body Swissolar reports that the total number of battery...Read more -
Utility-Scale Batteries Show Exponential Growth In Italy
Italy significantly increased its utility-scale battery storage capacity in 2024 despite fewer total installations, as large-scale solar battery storage exceeding 1 MWh dominated market growth, according to the industry report. ...Read more -
Australia Will Launch The Cheaper Home Batteries Program
In July 2025, the Australian federal government will officially launch the Cheaper Home Batteries Subsidy Program. All grid-connected energy storage systems installed under this initiative must be capable of participating in virtual power plants (VPPs). This policy aims ...Read more -
Estonia’s Largest Battery Storage Goes Online
Utility-Scale Battery Storage Powers Energy Independence Estonia's state-owned Eesti Energia has commissioned the nation's largest Battery Storage System (BESS) at Auvere Industrial Park. With a capacity of 26.5 MW/53.1 MWh, this €19.6 million utility-scale ba...Read more -
Bali Launches Rooftop Solar Acceleration Program
Bali province in Indonesia has introduced an integrated rooftop solar acceleration program to fast-track the adoption of solar energy storage systems. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and advance sustainable energy development by prioritizing solar...Read more -
Malaysia CREAM Program: Residential Rooftop Solar Aggregation
Malaysia's Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has launched the country's first aggregation initiative for rooftop solar systems, which called Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism (CREAM) program. This initiative aims to boost distr...Read more -
6 Types of Solar Energy Storage Systems
Modern solar power energy storage systems are designed to store excess solar power for later use, ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply. There are six key types of solar energy storage systems: 1. Battery Storage Systems 2. Thermal Energy Storage 3. Mechani...Read more -
China’s Grade B Lithium Cells: Safety VS Cost Dilemma
Grade B lithium cells, also known as recycled lithium power cells, retain 60-80% of their original capacity and are crucial for resource circularity but face significant challenges. While reusing them in energy storage or recovering their metals contributes to sustainabi...Read more -
Benefits of Balcony Solar System: Save 64% on Energy Bills
According to 2024 German EUPD Research, a balcony solar system with battery can reduce your grid electricity costs by up to 64% with a 4-year payback period. These plug-and-play solar systems are transforming energy independence for h...Read more -
Poland’s Solar Subsidy For Grid Scale Battery Storage
On April 4th, The Polish National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) launched a brand-new investment support program for grid scale battery storage, offering enterprises subsidies of up to 65%. This highly anticipated subsidy progr...Read more -
Spain’s €700M Large-Scale Battery Storage Subsidy Plan
Spain's energy transition just gained massive momentum. On March 17th, 2025, the European Commission approved a €700 million ($763 million) solar subsidy program to accelerate large-scale battery storage deployment nationwide. This strategic move positions Spain as Europ...Read more -
Austria 2025 Residential Solar Storage Policy: Opportunities and Challenges
Austria's new solar policy, effective April 2024, brings significant changes to the renewable energy landscape. For residential energy storage systems, the policy introduces a 3 EUR/MWh electricity transition tax, while increasing taxes and reducing incentives for small-...Read more