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Valerie Thompson Editor pv magazine

Valerie Thompson Editor pv magazine

Valerie Thompson

valerie.thompson@pv-magazine.com

Articles written by Valerie Thompson

Products & Services

1414 Degrees scores key battery approval as part of thermal energy storage hopes The working theory for a new energy precinct in Australia: first come batteries, then comes novel long duration thermal energy storage.

Jan 19, 2026

Grid-scale

Statera Energy secures approval for 4 GWh, eight-hour battery eligible for LDES in the UK One of the biggest BESS developers in the UK has secured approval for an eight-hour system that is eligible for the UK's long duration energy storage (LDES) cap and floor scheme.

Jan 19, 2026

Industry

Polish solar industry warns draft grid connection legislation could hurt storage and renewables buildout Polish Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Association (PSFiME) says proposed changes to Poland’s energy law would impose high upfront costs on developers, raising market entry barriers and unfairly favouring large, well-capitalized players.

Jan 19, 2026

Distributed

Enphase on how distributed energy assets could boost data centers With data center loads looming and residential batteries evolving from providing backup to becoming grid assets, Krapels argues the industry must move from the old idea of "save with solar" to "get Enphase, get paid."

Jan 16, 2026

Products

Anker Solix launches new E10 whole home backup system in US, offers ‘one-stop’ service to bypass installers (UPDATED) Hybrid solution combines battery, solar, and a new DC generator to power the energy system, as it goes direct to consumers. Plus, full pricing and availability.

Jan 12, 2026

Products

CES 2026: Bluetti integrates solar and car dual-source DC charging for batteries, and bio-circular materials A new 1200 W alternator-solar hub for mobile charging, and three new power stations, including one using Covestro bio-polycarbonates.

Jan 09, 2026

Auctions

Poland downgrades BESS availability, plummets total awards in capacity market auction Poland’s grid operator has cut battery storage availability to 13.4%, a move that effectively boosts new gas projects while marginalizing batteries, raising serious concerns about the auction’s design.

Dec 30, 2025

na-ion

Sodium-ion batteries

CATL confirms significant upgrade to sodium-ion battery product range and scale into 2026 CATL announced it expects a new trend of "sodium and lithium batteries shining brightly together."

Dec 29, 2025

Tenders

US state of Massachusetts awards 1.3 GW in landmark energy storage tender The Commonwealth has selected four storage projects, including a redevelopment of a former oil terminal, as it marks its first major procurement towards a 5 GW storage mandate.

Dec 23, 2025

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