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1 month ago | 
pv-magazine.com | Emiliano Bellini |Patrick Jowett
Chinese solar module manufacturer TCL SunPower, a unit of Chinese industrial conglomerate TCL Technology Group Corp, has launched this week its new SunPower M Class solar module series based on TOPCon and back contact technology. “With industry-leading energy density, the M Class panels are expected to reach 25% efficiency for residential applications and 24.4% for commercial applications, bringing back contact solar to new heights,” the company said in a statement.
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2 months ago | 
ess-news.com | Marija Maisch |Lior Kahana |Matthew Lynas |Patrick Jowett
U.S. manufacturer Ecoflow has released a new 286 Wh power station for outdoor use. Dubbed River 3 Plus, the portable battery can be expanded with either a 286 Wh module for a total capacity of 572 Wh or a 572 Wh module for a total capacity of 858 Wh. A version that includes wireless charging via an integrated 5,000 mAh power bank, called River 3 Plus (Wireless), will be available in May.
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2 months ago | 
ess-news.com | Marija Maisch |Patrick Jowett |Matthew Lynas |Ryan Kennedy
Czechia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) has added CZK 1 billion to its interest-free loan program for businesses installing solar. The program, launched in June 2024, offers interest-free loans ranging from CZK 500,000 to CZK 3 million for companies of all sizes. It supports solar plants up to 50 kW on commercial buildings, warehouses, garages, and carports. Battery storage systems are also eligible.
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2 months ago | 
ess-news.com | Marija Maisch |Marija has years |Matthew Lynas |Patrick Jowett
Battery energy storage project announcements in Chile are coming thick and fast as renewables stakeholders seek to ensure a smoother generation profile and secure higher returns. According to a recent analysis from Aurora Energy Research, however, there are stark discrepancies in battery returns throughout the country. In northern regions, battery storage projects remain consistently profitable throughout 2026–2060, according to the global power market analytics provider.
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2 months ago | 
ess-news.com | Marija Maisch |Rachel Metea |Matthew Lynas |Patrick Jowett
Battery manufacturer Stryten Energy announced plans to add 10 GW of domestic energy storage capacity across its 11 U.S. manufacturing and battery component plants. The expansion, which brings Stryten’s domestic manufacturing capacity to 24 GW, will increase the domestic supply of batteries for long-duration energy storage, as well as military, transportation and material-handling applications. According to Stryten, existing advanced manufacturing tax credits supported its new investment.
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2 months ago | 
ess-news.com | Marija Maisch |Marija has years |Matthew Lynas |Patrick Jowett
After filing for bankruptcy in its home country mid March, Northvolt, the European battery manufacturing hopeful, has been given a new lease of life. The company’s bankruptcy trustee said Monday it had reached an agreement in principle with its key stakeholders for financial guarantees. These will allow Northvolt to maintain a scaled-down continuation of operations in Sweden.
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2 months ago | 
ess-news.com | Marija Maisch |Vincent Shaw |Matthew Lynas |Patrick Jowett
CALB (China Aviation Lithium Battery) announced on March 25 the commencement of construction for the second phase of its Chengdu production base, with a total investment of CNY 12 billion ($1.67 billion). The expansion will include manufacturing lines, structural component warehouses, and finished product storage facilities, with production expected to begin in Q2 2026. Once completed, the new phase will add 30 GWh of annual production capacity for EV batteries and energy storage systems.
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2 months ago | 
ess-news.com | Marija Maisch |Phoebe Skok |Patrick Jowett |Rachel Metea
Defunct fossil fuel infrastructure could play a key role in the energy transition when repurposed for underground energy storage (UES). A recent study out of Pennsylvania State University found that abandoned oil and gas wells (AOGWs) can be integrated into compressed-air energy storage systems (CAES) in order to take advantage of their natural geothermal heat. Rather than being environmental liabilities, AOGWs could serve as boons for energy storage.
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2 months ago | 
ess-news.com | Marija Maisch |Patrick Jowett |Nadine Bourgeois
Trina Storage, a global leader in energy storage solutions, has played a pivotal role in enabling Pacific Green to secure AUD 460 million in financing for the Limestone Coast North Energy Park. The 250MW/500MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), supplied by Trina Storage, is scheduled to commence commercial operations in February 2027.
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2 months ago | 
ess-news.com | Marija Maisch |Sandra Enkhardt |Patrick Jowett |Petra Hannen
Varta AG has successfully completed its financial and strategic restructuring, as the company announced on Tuesday. Michael Tojner and Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG are now new indirect shareholders, as reported by the Ellwangen-based battery manufacturer. In addition to a cash and non-cash capital increase of €60 million, they provided a refinancing of €60 million, which significantly strengthens Varta’s liquidity.
