Varta now says it expects high demand for its Varta.wall DC high-voltage battery. It initially presented the product at Intersolar 2022, but had difficulty with its market introduction.
German battery manufacturer Varta has launched Varta.wall, the latest generation of its DC high-voltage storage systems.
The company first presented the battery at Intersolar 2022, but has not explained the delay in market launch. Since early 2023, Varta has been focused on a comprehensive restructuring and has faced a deteriorating market, especially in the AC storage system segment served by its existing product line.
Regarding the new DC high-voltage storage system Varta.wall, the company said that numerous pre-orders have already been received and production and delivery have now begun. Varta.wall marks a milestone in the growth of energy storage systems.
“Our goal is to become the leading system provider with competitive DC storage systems ‘Made in Germany’,” said CEO Michael Ostermann.
Varta describes the Varta.wall as a modular, plug-in system available in variants of 10 kWh, 15 kWh and 20 kWh, with the possibility of expansion. The design eliminates the need for external cabling, allowing for quick and easy installation. A specially developed app and integrated Wi-Fi hotspot speed up the installation process even further.
The Varta.wall is produced at the Neunheim site near Ellwangen, Germany, with an annual capacity of 50,000 units and space for a second module line. Varta said the system is compatible with leading European inverter manufacturers and already supports inverter models from Kostal and SMA.
Varta has faced a number of recent business challenges, including a revised sales forecast for 2024 due to a “significant deterioration” in the energy storage market. In July this year, the company applied for a restructuring plan under the German Stabilization and Restructuring Framework Act for Companies (StaRUG) at the court in Stuttgart.
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