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Should energy storage systems be mainstreamed in the developing world?

Making energy storage systems mainstream in the developing world will be a game changer. Deploying battery energy storage systems will provide more comprehensive access to electricity while enabling much greater use of renewable energy, ultimately helping the world meet its Net Zero decarbonization targets.

Which energy storage company has energised the Penwortham project?

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc has energised its Penwortham project, a 50 MW/50 MWh battery energy storage system just southwest of Preston, Lancashire. Energy Vault Holdings and ACEEN Australia have announced agreements for the deployment of two battery energy storage systems amound to 400 MWh in Australia.

Is battery energy storage a new phenomenon?

Against the backdrop of swift and significant cost reductions, the use of battery energy storage in power systems is increasing. Not that energy storage is a new phenomenon: pumped hydro-storage has seen widespread deployment for decades. There is, however, no doubt we are entering a new phase full of potential and opportunities.

Are flexible organic photovoltaics and energy storage systems the future of wearable electronics?

Flexible organic photovoltaics and energy storage systems have profound implications for future wearable electronics. Here, the authors discuss the transformative potential and challenges associated with the integrative design of these systems for energy harvesting.

Do color-matching solar modules increase social acceptance of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)?

A study by the University of Freiburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems finds that deploying color-matching solar modules on a building’s roof or facade further increases social acceptance of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).

Did India increase its import of solar modules 23-fold in 2022?

Between fiscal years 2022 and 2024, India increased its import of solar modules 23-fold, primarily to the US, according to a new report from IEEFA and JMK Research. PV Tech spoke with Aiko Solar to learn more about the company's expansion plans in Australia and some of its latest products.