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Matthew Lynas pv magazine

Matthew Lynas

Matthew Lynas joined pv magazine as features editor in 2023. An experienced business-to-business journalist, Matthew is responsible for features in our monthly global print title. Previously, he served as editor of a leading UK retail magazine, covering a broad range of issues including sustainability projects in the grocery and FMCG sectors.

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Sodium-ion batteries
Alsym and Juniper to deploy 500 MWh of US sodium-ion battery storage Strategic agreement will see California-based renewables developer ramp up sodium-ion battery deployment. Deal follows Alsym Energy entering 8.5 GWh partnership with iron flow battery business ESS.
Matthew Lynas
May 12, 2026
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Finance
Fluence reports $5.6 billion order backlog as battery pipeline swells Stock price surges as investors cheer 147 GWh pipeline. The pace of orders has doubled in 2026 for the battery energy storage system (BESS) supplier, according to company finances.
Matthew Lynas
May 08, 2026
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Finance
Startup roundup: $60 million for UK battery maker, €15 million for Danish optimizer A Cambridge University spinout with proprietary anodes gets funds to power robots and AI data centers, while a Danish energy trader and battery optimizer prepares for German expansion.
Matthew Lynas
May 08, 2026
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Fire risk and safety
Exclusive: Short circuit in NMC batteries caused fire at UK BESS project Project owner confirms fire at one of the UK’s oldest grid-scale BESS projects was caused by fault with nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) technology used in some early UK BESS projects. The fire occurred days before scheduled augmentation to upgrade Rufford Colliery BESS site.
Matthew Lynas
May 07, 2026
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Products
GoodWe signs Kraken deal, unveils UK ‘Warm Home’ package UK launch event for ESA All-In-One range sees manufacturer position its solar, battery storage, heat pump and EV charging offer as a one-stop solution for households ahead of new energy efficiency subsidy support for home upgrades.
Matthew Lynas
May 06, 2026
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Finance
Egypt commits to financing 4 GWh of battery storage projects Presidential fund will be used to finance major wind and energy storage projects as part of wider commitment to expand renewables to 45% share of energy mix by 2028.
Matthew Lynas
May 06, 2026
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Grid-scale
Masdar deal commits Abu Dhabi energy company to 8 GW of battery storage Collaboration agreement with Emirates Water Electricity Company (EWEC) includes major energy storage commitment to complement planned 30 GW solar deployment. Deal sets out roadmap for accelerated deployment, according to Masdar.
Matthew Lynas
May 05, 2026
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Offgrid
Jordan off-grid green ammonia project with 500 MWh BESS approved Green ammonia project powered 550 MW solar plant and co-located battery energy storage system (BESS) approved by government. Polish and UAE project developers now aiming for 2027 financial close.
Matthew Lynas
May 05, 2026
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Grid-scale
UK government demands no more connection offer delays, mulls BESS oversupply options Letter to industry acknowledges delays, describes battery storage oversupply as an “emerging risk.” Measures under consideration include a new fee for oversubscribed technologies, such as BESS.
Matthew Lynas
Apr 16, 2026