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From battery storage systems modelling, to revenue optimization platforms, battery analytics, and virtual power plants, there is a wide variety of software layers that battery energy storage systems can have.

Due to the ongoing technological development as well as the evolving flexibility needs of the energy system, new software features are set to grow in the coming years.

With fire risk a key concern for the industry, new solutions are emerging. Battery safety has come a long way, but there is still room for improvement.

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Huawei launches grid-forming PCS for utility-scale energy storage Huawei has developed a new power conversion system (PCS) for battery energy storage projects that combines power conversion hardware, plant-level controls and AI-based energy management in a single platform.
Vincent Shaw
10 hours ago
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Ceramifiable foam composite confines thermal runaway in lab battery module tests Researchers in China have developed a gradient-laminated ceramifiable silicone foam that transforms into a dense ceramic barrier under fire conditions, preventing thermal runaway propagation in a three-cell lithium-ion battery module under laboratory conditions.
Brian Publicover
11 hours ago
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Trex Energy launches 125 kW/261 kWh liquid-cooled BESS for C&I applications Trex Energy says its new battery storage platform combines liquid cooling, integrated controls, and cloud-based monitoring in a compact cabinet designed for commercial and industrial energy applications.
Uma Gupta
Jun 08, 2026
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Shannonbridge B: Re-building the inertia backbone for Ireland A 160 MWh battery and a 4,000 MWs flywheel-based synchronous condenser, on one site, under one controller. Why this configuration is the answer to a question every high-renewables grid will eventually face. 
Gaurav Visvanathan
Jun 08, 2026
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Pramac to showcase battery energy solutions at The smarter e Europe 2026 The company’s latest solutions for battery storage and hybrid systems support renewable integration and grid stability. Pramac’s booth will offer event visitors a comprehensive view of advanced energy systems for commercial, industrial, and rental applications.
Pramac
Jun 08, 2026
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Eco Stor battery project to use Amperecloud monitoring platform The battery storage facility in Schuby, developed by Eco Stor, is one of the largest projects of its kind in Germany and is scheduled to go online in fall 2026. It will be equipped with Amperecloud’s monitoring solution, which is designed to prevent downtime and monitor parameters relevant to performance guarantees.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jun 08, 2026
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Kiwigrid launches pan-European VPP platform German energy software provider Kiwigrid has launched a pan-European virtual power plant (VPP) platform, while 1Komma5° says its Heartbeat AI platform now manages 1 GW of flexible capacity.
Pilar Sanchez Molina
Jun 08, 2026

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Australia: Fox ESS partners with Origin to expand its virtual power plant offerings China-headquartered renewable energy technology provider Fox ESS has partnered with Origin Energy to enable its home battery storage systems to connect to the Origin Loop virtual power plant.
Ev Foley
Feb 13, 2026
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Texas lands its first battery-only virtual power plant  Solrite and sonnen’s new VPP offering builds on their previous collaboration to provide Texas homeowners with 60 kWh of storage, backup power and a $0.12/kWh retail rate.
Phoebe Skok
Feb 12, 2026
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Comparing safety profiles of lithium-ion, sodium-ion and solid-state batteries New research finds that battery safety rankings are not universal but highly dependent on application scenarios, and shows that LFP batteries can emit high levels of hydrogen fluoride, challenging their reputation as the “safest” chemistry.
Marija Maisch
Feb 11, 2026
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Varta unveils residential battery with AI-driven energy management The Germany battery manufacturer is expanding its portfolio with a modularly scalable LFP storage solution featuring a new energy management system. The new product comes with the company’s proprietary “Varta.iq” software, which is designed to detect consumption anomalies, integrate dynamic electricity tariffs, and enable bidirectional charging.
Marian Willuhn
Feb 11, 2026
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Wanxiang A123 launches immersion-cooled semi-solid-state energy storage solutions By combining semi-solid-state battery technology with immersion cooling, the new battery cells and energy storage solutions from Wanxiang A123 Systems Corp. exhibit both robust thermal safety and strong economic performance.
Marija Maisch
Feb 10, 2026
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Hoymiles releases all-in-one residential inverter and modular battery The Chinese company said its modular system supports up to 64 kWh of storage, multiple PV inputs, and 0 ms backup switching for uninterrupted operation.
Lior Kahana
Feb 10, 2026
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Zendure launches new SolarFlow storage systems for Europe: SolarFlow 2400 Pro, 2400 AC+ and 1600 AC+ Zendure has a new investor, new factory in China, and with a new product launch for the residential sector, is aiming to reclaim the crown of the top supplier for plug-in and balcony solar systems and storage.
Tristan Rayner
Feb 10, 2026
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The case for residential solar battery leasing For those who have houses or living quarters equipped with solar panels, battery rental offers can allow them to maximize their self-consumption at a lower upfront cost.
Francois Puthod
Feb 09, 2026
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Hithium says ‘world’s first’ open-door first test of its 6.25 MWH BESS was completed Hithium has released results from a large-scale fire safety test of its 6.25 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) it calls "∞Power". The so-called open-door test, supervised by UL Solutions, subjected the unit to maximum oxygen supply conditions to evaluate thermal runaway risks in high-capacity 1175 Ah cells.
Tristan Rayner
Feb 09, 2026

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