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Exide Technologies has launched its 5 MWh Solition Mega Five system for commercial, industrial and utility-scale storage, featuring liquid cooling and advanced network integration options. October 31, 2025 Marija Maisch By ESS news France-based Exide Technologies has announced a new energy storage solution designed for commercial, industrial and utility energy storage applications. The 5 MWh Solition Mega Five features 625 Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells in a 20-foot container. It offers a return efficiency of up to 95%. The system measures 6,058 mm x 2,438 mm x 2,896 mm and weighs 45 tons. It features liquid cooling and heating…
Wood Mackenzie says in a new report that India’s solar energy production is at risk of overcapacity and calls for a shift from expansion to cost competitiveness. October 31, 2025 Patrick Jowett IndiaSolar panel production capacity is on track to surpass 125 GW by 2025, more than triple current domestic market demand of around 40 GW, according to analysis by Wooden Mackenzie. The consultancy said in its latest report that this growth will lead to an inventory build of 29 GW by the third quarter of 2025. This figure is comparable to an inventory build-up of 13 GW from the…
Researchers from China and the United Arab Emirates tested the performance of a photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator module on the receiving end of a wireless laser power transmission system. Under a variety of atmospheric turbulence conditions, they found that the device could address thermal stress and improve PV receiver performance. October 31, 2025 Valerie Thompson A team of researchers from China and the United Arab Emirates has proposed a photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator module (PV-TEG) for use in the receiving subsystem of a laser wireless energy transmission system (LWPT). They tested the module under conditions of low, medium and high atmospheric turbulence, finding that…
DK Electronic Materials has started mass production of high copper paste, with full gigawatt-scale production lines expected to be operational in the fourth quarter. October 31, 2025 Vincent Shaw DK electronic materials (DKEM) told investors that cooperation with major downstream customers had progressed and the high copper paste products have entered volume production. Full GW scale production lines are expected to be operational in the fourth quarter. The company said it has made advances in seed layer formulation and paste design, demonstrating compatibility and scalability with high-efficiency TOPCon 3.0 cell processes. Long has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Inox…
Germany’s Federal Audit Office (Bundesrechnungshof) says the country’s hydrogen strategy is falling short despite heavy subsidies, while Pulsenics and Endua have launched the first commercial AI-based monitoring system to improve the performance of electrolyzers under fluctuating renewable energy conditions. October 31, 2025 Sergio Matalucci The German Federal Court of Justice has assessed the progress and challenges in building a national hydrogen economy and concluded that a ‘reality check’ is needed. “Despite billions in subsidies, the federal government is failing to achieve its ambitious goals for boosting the hydrogen economy. Supply and demand remain far below expectations. This jeopardizes the achievement…
Australia’s PowerCap has entered the US market with its stationary sodium-ion storage systems and plans to build a manufacturing facility to serve customers across America. October 31, 2025 Marija Maisch By ESS news Australian battery manufacturer PowerCap has introduced its sodium ion technology to the US market, expanding beyond its enterprise deployments in Australia and its recent launch in Europe. The company said the technology is now available for residential, commercial and industrial applications in the United States. Initially, the company will expand its presence through distribution channels, with plans to set up local production lines in the future to…
Sunbeam has launched an electronic signature option on its operational platform for solar installation companies. Sunvoy eSignatures allows solar companies to prepare, send and collect legally binding signatures directly within their branded customer portal – no third-party tools and no per-envelope fees. In the United States, a typical solar customer may interact with a half-dozen different platforms throughout their project lifecycle. Sunvoy eSignatures eliminates this fragmentation. Now homeowners can sign documents directly in the same app they use to track installation progress and monitor inverter system performance. Notifications come from the installer’s domain, documents remain accessible under the Documents tab…
On October 30, Illinois lawmakers passed the Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA Act/SB 25) during the 2025 veto session. The bill now on the governor’s desk aims to strengthen Illinois’ energy grid and protect communities from rising energy costs. As energy-intensive data centers expand and capacity prices continue to rise, Illinois expects significantly increasing electric bills for communities across the state. The CRGA Act is intended to address these challenges by strengthening the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard and ensuring the state stays on track to meet its clean energy goals. By encouraging new storage structures and VPP programs,…
A Saudi-Egyptian research team examined the effects of four types of dust on photovoltaic panels in dry coastal environments and found that energy losses can be up to 48%. October 31, 2025 Lior Kahana A research team led by Saudi Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University has conducted an experimental study on how different fabric compositions affect photovoltaic performance. The study examined four types of dust – montmorillonite, kaolinite, bentonite and natural dust – on solar panels operating in dry coastal environments. “The findings of this study have practical implications for optimizing PV maintenance in arid coastal areas,” the group explains.…