Industry News
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LiFePO4 100Ah Cell Shortage: Prices Surge 20%, Sold Out Until 2026
Battery Shortage Intensifies as LiFePO4 3.2V 100Ah Cells Sell Out, Prices Climb Over 20% The global energy storage market is facing a significant supply crunch, particularly for the small-format cells essential for residen...Read more -
Italy’s 50% Tax Credit for PV & Battery Storage Extended to 2026
Great news for homeowners in Italy! The government has officially extended the "Bonus Ristrutturazione," a generous home renovation tax credit, until 2026. A key highlight of this scheme is the inclusion of solar PV and battery sto...Read more -
Japan Launches Subsidies for Perovskite Solar & Battery Storage
Japan's Ministry of the Environment has officially launched two new solar subsidy programs. These initiatives are strategically designed to accelerate the early deployment of perovskite solar technology and encourage its integration with battery energy storage systems. T...Read more -
Perovskite Solar Cells: The Future of Solar Energy?
What Are Perovskite Solar Cells? The solar energy landscape is dominated by familiar, blue-black silicon panels. But a revolution is brewing in labs worldwide, promising a brighter, more versatile future for...Read more -
Australia’s New VEU Program Promotes Commercial Rooftop Solar
A groundbreaking initiative under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program is set to accelerate the adoption of commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar across Victoria, Australia. The state government has introduced Ac...Read more -
Hamburg’s 90% Balcony Solar Subsidy for Low-Income Families
Hamburg, Germany has launched a new solar subsidy program targeting low-income households to promote the use of balcony solar systems. Co-initiated by the local government and Caritas, a well-known non-profit Catholic charity, the ...Read more -
Thailand’s New Solar Tax Credit: Save Up to 200K THB
The Thai government recently approved a major update to its solar policy, which includes significant tax benefits to accelerate renewable energy adoption. This new solar tax incentive is designed to make solar power more affordable...Read more -
France’s Largest Battery Storage System Powers Up
In a major step forward for renewable energy infrastructure, France has officially launched its largest battery energy storage system (BESS) to date. Developed by UK-based Harmony Energy, the new facility is situated at the port of...Read more -
P2P Energy Sharing Guide for Australian Solar Homes
As more Australian households embrace solar power, a new and efficient way to maximize solar energy usage is emerging—peer-to-peer (P2P) energy sharing. Recent research from the University of South Australia and Deakin University reveals that P2P energy trading can not ...Read more -
Australia Home Battery Boom Under Subsidy Scheme
Australia is witnessing an unprecedented surge in home battery adoption, driven by the federal government's "Cheaper Home Batteries" subsidy. Melbourne-based solar consultancy SunWiz reports staggering early momentum, with projections suggestin...Read more -
China’s New Mandatory Lithium Storage Battery Safety Standard
China's energy storage sector just took a major safety leap. On August 1st, 2025, the GB 44240-2024 standard (Secondary lithium cells and batteries used in electrical energy storage systems-Safety requirements) officially took effect. This isn't just another guideline; i...Read more -
Lithium Prices Up 20%, Energy Storage Cells Face Price Surge
Lithium carbonate prices have experienced a significant surge, jumping over 20% to reach 72,900 CNY per ton over the past month. This sharp increase follows a period of relative stability earlier in 2025 and a notable dip below 60,000 CNY per ton just weeks ago. Analysts...Read more