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Emiliano Bellini
Emiliano joined pv magazine in March 2017. He has been reporting on solar and renewable energy since 2009. Emiliano is responsible for the daily news coverage on pv-magazine.com with a particular focus on European market. Emiliano also covers new technology, R&D, installations and company financial reporting. In its previous experience as a journalist, Emiliano has written about EdTech and new language technologies.
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Korean researchers build all-solid battery prototype with 235.13 Wh/L energy density
Researchers at South Korea's Dongguk University have developed an anode-free all-solid-state thin-film battery featuring an ultrathin tin/carbon interlayer to improve lithium deposition and cycling stability. The 2.77-micrometer-thick prototype achieved a volumetric energy density of 235.13 Wh/L after 100 cycles, potentially paving the way for more reliable solid-state batteries.
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Malaysia’s data center industry gets 500 MW solar, 1 GWh battery storage boost
A 500 MW solar project paired with a 1 GWh battery storage system is planned in Malaysia to supply renewable electricity to DayOne’s data centers. The project, backed by IOI Corporation and Tenaga Nasional Berhad, will operate under the country’s Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme.
Mova launches residential battery with integrated EV charging management
The Mova LumeGret S5000 residential energy storage system combines solar power management, expandable battery storage, and electric vehicle charging. The system supports up to 4.8 kW of solar input and can be paired with a 7 kW EV charger.
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Eskom plans 1 GW/4 GWh battery storage in 6 GW renewables tender
South Africa’s state-owned utility will include at least 1 GW/4 GWh of battery energy storage in a first-phase portfolio of up to 6 GW of renewable energy projects, with developers invited to qualify as co-development and co-investment partners under a five-year framework.
European storage inventories on the rise
In an interview with pv magazine, Ali Arfa, analyst at EUPD Research, said China’s dominance of the global battery supply chain is unlikely to change significantly over the next two years. He expects rising inventories to put pressure on residential and C&I storage prices in Europe, while utility-scale battery prices should remain broadly stable.
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AuroraCell launches 9.7 kWh sodium-ion chromium oxide residential battery
The 48 V residential energy storage system uses sodium-ion NCO chemistry and offers 9.7 kWh of rated energy. AuroraCell claims a cycle life of 20,000 cycles at 100% depth of discharge and backs the battery with a 20-year warranty.
German startup offers AI platform to accelerate battery storage engineering
German startup Morreon has developed an AI-based platform to streamline engineering, design optimization, tendering, and project scheduling for battery storage and other energy infrastructure projects. The system automates data processing and layout planning while maintaining human oversight, with further integration of cost calculations and construction management planned.
Indian startup claims over 1,500 cycles for sodium-ion cell with Prussian white cathode
Indian startup Macsen Energy claims its Prussian white-based sodium-ion battery cell has exceeded 1,500 charge-discharge cycles in laboratory testing, retaining 90% of its initial capacity after 1,000 cycles. The company also plans to build a cathode material production facility and battery cell pilot line, with construction set to begin in 2027.
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