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Prolux Solutions is recalling all Storac home energy storage systems in Germany and is moving away from vanadium redox flow technology to transition future residential products to lithium iron phosphate batteries. December 8, 2025 Marian Willuhn By ESS news Peter van Garsel from Bad Homburg had high expectations of his energy storage technology. Instead of a conventional lithium-ion battery, he consciously opted for a vanadium redox flow system. The technology promised a long service life, because the electrolyte is not degradable, and was also considered particularly safe. However, after commissioning in February 2024, the reality turned out to be different.…
A report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) recommends three strategies to accelerate the deployment of distributed solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Ukraine as the country works to increase its energy security. December 8, 2025 Patrick Jowett The IEA has proposed three possible policy measures to increase the deployment of distributed solar energy and BESS Ukraine. From the agency latest report says that distributed solar energy has played a key role in restoring and expanding energy capacity in Ukraine since the Russian invasion repeatedly targeted energy infrastructure. Agency estimates add that Ukraine will need to deploy around…
The Baltimore Ravens are addressing sustainability and rising energy costs by commissioning a solar energy project soon to be built on M&T Bank Stadium. Lumina Solar is planning one Solar panel with 1,000 panels located at the stadium’s North Plaza once this NFL season concludes. Credit: Shawn Hubbard/Baltimore Ravens Photos This solar project will cover part of the stadium’s energy consumption. The Ravens will own the solar project and pay to have it maintained after installation. “It’s all part of our entire sustainability plan,” said Rich Tamayo, senior VP of stadium operations and guest experience. “We’re building new buildings that…
An energy storage system with a 500 MW/2,000 MWh lithium iron phosphate battery has entered commercial operation in Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, after five months of construction, with a total investment of CNY 1.5 billion ($212.2 million), and is designed for peak shaving and sustainable integration. December 8, 2025 Vincent Shaw By ESS news A 500 MW/2,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, has entered commercial operation after a five-month construction period. This reflects China’s accelerated rollout of large-scale storage to consolidate and integrate its high penetration of wind and solar energy. The project was developed…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) established new rules for which types of sun products qualify for certain tax credits. The Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rule denies the federal investment tax credit for projects that use too many Chinese components and prevents U.S.-made products that use too many Chinese components from accessing Sec. 45X credits. It is a complicated task for the solar panel market, where it is almost impossible to avoid the use of a Chinese component in the final product. Credit: ForeFront Power The FEOC rule also denies tax benefits to companies that have Chinese investments…
During a pv magazine During the Week Europe 2025 webinar, panelists predict that the market share of back-contact (BC) solar cells will reach the same level as TOPCon by the end of the decade, before the tandem technology gains widespread popularity in the early 2030s. December 8, 2025 Patrick Jowett Back-contact (BC) solar cells are expected to reach the same level as the cost of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cells before the end of the decade, an analysis by pv magazine Week Europe 2025. During a session on solar and cell module technology held as part of pv magazineDuring…
By Contributing Author December 8, 2025 By Mikey Heinz, CEO of Clear operations | In disaster-prone regions such as Puerto Rico, Florida and California, solar energy is often at the center of the debate. Despite rapid progress in distributed energy and storage, outdated assumptions continue to shape public opinion and even policy decisions. These misconceptions not only hold back progress, they also make communities more vulnerable during power outages, storms and grid failures. After years of deploying solar and storage systems in real-world disaster scenarios, I’ve seen firsthand what works, what doesn’t, and what could have made a difference if…
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) will issue grid connection bids for up to 283 GW of projects in Britain by 2035.Today (December 8), the operator published the first results of its reformed grid connection process. Before the new compounding methodology, the the queue of projects awaiting a bid was approximately 722 GWapproximately four times the capacity needed to meet the government’s renewable energy targets.Developers who putting forward projects for a grid connection will receive a Gate 1 or Gate 2 offer. Gate 2 projects, which will have a connection date until 2035, will be split into Phase 1 and…
The pv magazine Awards 2025 The winners have been announced and this year’s successful solar and storage champions have given a taste of what the future could bring. Judges were treated to everything from groundbreaking technologies that support grid stability to second life solutions that enhance sustainability. They have recognized activism in fast-growing PV markets, innovation in key emerging market segments and more. This year was a truly global competition, attracting entries from 40 countries and presenting our expert judges with the challenging task of choosing winners from a number of outstanding entries. One of the notable features of the…
In this contributed article, Alanna Loder-Symonds, sustainability director at consultancy EQONIC Sustainability, part of battery technology company EQONIC, weighs the case for installing renewable technologies on domestic and commercial properties, writing that the long-term benefits are now too substantial to ignore.Renewable energy in buildings was once seen as a green luxury, commendable but far from essential. Now it’s reshaping the fundamentals of real estate values. Solar PV, battery storage and other on-site renewable technologies have gone from optional additions to central components of a building’s long-term financial performance, resilience and viability. But for all their benefits, these systems often require…