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A new Dutch home battery has a new twist on old technology: gel lead-acid batteries, for safe operation. August 14, 2024 Tristan RaynerBy ESS newsSS4U, a new company from parent company TSS4U, a Dutch off-grid solar energy specialist and engineering firm, has launched a new battery designed for residential use. It is based on the technology of old-is-new: lead-acid, with a twist.The battery is a gel-lead-acid implementation, developed in collaboration with VDL Groep, a diversified Dutch manufacturer in the fields of energy, mobility, technology and more. It features an integrated charging system designed by ESS4U, which optimizes battery life and…

California is regularly seen as a leader in clean energy, and no area of the country has more solar or energy storage deployments. Remarkably though, the attachment of batteries to residential solar installations has been low — until recently, only 10% of home solar systems in California also had batteries. New net-metering rules in the state are dramatically changing the solar + storage landscape though, and solar installers are keeping busy with the new normal. In 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission enacted an overhaul of the state’s net-metering program. Since April 15, 2023, any new solar installation feeding energy…

Anza has announced a new product and subscription offering that provides developers, IPPs, EPCs, utilities, investors and independent engineers with on-demand access to the solar industry’s most advanced real-time data and software platform. With access to data and insights from more than 95% of the U.S. module offering, solar buyers and developers can easily minimize risk, save time, reduce lifetime project costs, and make optimal project decisions. “Anza’s subscription offering sets a new standard in the industry,” said Mike Hall, CEO of Anza. “Developers and those responsible for purchasing solar energy no longer have to make assumptions based on outdated…

Tongwei has made a CNY5 billion ($698.9 million) bid to acquire Chinese solar module maker Runergy. If successful, the transaction will be the largest merger and acquisition deal in the PV sector this year. August 14, 2024 Vincent Shaw Tongwei, a vertically integrated solar manufacturer in China, has signed a “capital increase agreement” with China-based module maker Runergy, its major shareholders, and Chinese state-owned investment management company Jiangsu Yueda Group.The deal outlines a multi-step acquisition process. Initially, Jiangsu Yueda will inject CNY1 billion ($139.7 million) into Runergy. Tongwei will then conduct due diligence, audits and valuations before completing the capital…

Nautilus Solar Energy has announced that it has expanded its strategic partnership with EnergyMark, a Williamsville, New York-based energy supplier and solar subscription manager. After a year of successful collaboration, the two companies have expanded their deal from approximately 17 MW to 24 MW, from seven projects to ten projects in National Grid’s utility footprint. The partnership will be celebrated on September 4, 2024 at the newly powered community solar farms in Grand Island, New York. The continued partnership aims to bridge the gap for local small to medium commercial businesses that have historically been left out of the community.…

QuickBOLTa division of Quickscrews International Corporation, has released QB RibRider, a solar-powered mount for exposed fastener, trapezoidal and ribbed metal roofs. The QB RibRider from QuickBOLT. The QB RibRider has an adjustable base that fits different rib widths, heights and angles, making it compatible with multiple roof profiles. It includes 75mm factory-applied butyl pads for weather resistance and a rotating L-bracket for 90 or 180° mounting. RibRider is attached with screws that require low torque to attach to metal roof profiles. “The RibRider is a solid choice for roofs with visible fasteners. We focused on making it adjustable and easy…

The journey to a net zero future by 2050 is a significant undertaking. To achieve this goal, annual energy generation is estimated to need to double and low-carbon energy generation to quadruple. That is a monumental task, which will require a huge deployment of renewable technology. The government plans to accelerate the pace of decarbonization and has estimated that its mission to deliver clean energy by 2030 will require at least a doubling of current onshore wind capacity, and a three- to four-fold increase in current offshore wind and solar energy capacity. Government initiatives such as the Contract for Difference…

A map of Root-Power’s British BESS pipeline. Image: Root force A new player in the UK battery energy storage systems (BESS) market has teamed up with five major planning consultancies to prepare planning applications for 40 BESS projects across the country. Root-Power, which launched last month as a specialist BESS offshoot of YLEM Energy, has appointed planning consultancy firms Lanpro, PWA Planning, RCA Regeneration, ELG Planning and Clive Fagg Planning to accelerate the delivery of its 40-project BESS pipeline. . The projects range in scale from 11 MW to 100 MW and will jointly provide 2 GW of storage capacity.…

By ESS newsZeekr, an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer within the Geely Auto group, has integrated its proprietary fast-charging battery technology, based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry, into its latest vehicles.Zeekr introduced its so-called “Golden Battery” in December, touting fast-charging capabilities made possible by a prismatic internal design.According to the company, the 75 kWh battery pack supports ‘5.5C ultra-fast charging’, allowing vehicles to be charged from 10% to 80% in just 10.5 minutes using 800V charging at Zeekr’s own stations.Zeekr claims that the new sedan, with a revised battery management system to enable faster charging, offers a range of 682…

Qcells says it has started selling 4.4 kW PV systems with inverters for less than €9,000 ($9,892), including installation. The South Korean manufacturer says it is also offering its home storage systems at a 15% discount. August 14, 2024 Sandra Enkhardt By pv magazine GermanyThe market for PV systems on residential roofs in Germany is very competitive. The number of suppliers has increased, but customers are reluctant.In response to this market situation, South Korean solar panel manufacturer Qcells said it has started offering its complete PV systems at a 15% discount.The photovoltaic systems “at this new special price” are “an…