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Tristan Rayner pv magazine editor
Tristan Rayner pv magazine editor

Tristan Rayner

After studying Electrical Engineering and working in the field in control systems, Tristan turned his attention to editorial roles. Prior to joining pv magazine in 2020, and ESS News in 2024 in Berlin, he was Managing Editor and Founding Editor of tech and other publications in Australia.

With years of experience in news, tech, and energy, he has also contributed to a host of publications and podcasts. He also works on YouTube channel The Friday Checkout, among other roles.

Articles written by Tristan Rayner

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US battery energy storage manufacturer KORE Power halts Arizona factory The Arizona battery energy storage system (BESS) cell manufacturing plant is on hold, with little detail provided by Kore. The founder and CEO has also stepped down.
Tristan Rayner
Feb 04, 2025
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Georgia Power’s 2025 IRP: Further shift towards battery storage State resourcing plans are increasingly updating battery energy storage systems (BESS) plans, especially those tied to solar.
Tristan Rayner
Feb 04, 2025
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Containers of battery energy storage solution
Battery storage in California delivering as a daily workhorse, details IEEFA report An institute report details how batteries are now regularly capturing otherwise-curtailed solar generation, and are firmly integral to daily grid operations.
Tristan Rayner
Feb 04, 2025
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Volta’s 2024 Battery Report: Falling costs drive battery storage gains The 500 page report offers a full picture of the battery industry, including a deep focus on battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Tristan Rayner
Jan 29, 2025
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Why EcoFlow developed a home energy management system of its own EcoFlow has made a name for itself in portable power stations, and is taking further steps in software by embracing the challenge of developing a home energy management system.
Tristan Rayner
Jan 21, 2025
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Puerto Rico set for fresh US DOE loans to add 920 MWh of battery storage The US DOE confirms closing a previously conditional deal, and announced two more conditional deals to bring funding to more than $1.2 billion for solar plus storage.
Tristan Rayner
Jan 17, 2025
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2024 an enormous boom year for energy storage in Africa Boom times for energy storage have extended to the continent of Africa, with a 10-fold increase in installed storage supporting grids and renewable energy penetration.
Tristan Rayner
Jan 15, 2025
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Bluetti launches new home battery storage options: Apex 300, EnergyPro 6K Bluetti's storage portfolio has grown after launching the Apex 300 and EnergyPro 6K products at CES 2025.
Tristan Rayner
Jan 14, 2025
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Anker Solix Everfrost 2 58L model
Anker launches hybrid portable electric cooler with power station at CES 2025 Anker has updated its product line with launches at CES 2025 including an electric cooler with detachable 288 Wh LFP battery, plus a Solix solar umbrella.
Tristan Rayner
Jan 07, 2025

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