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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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CATL opens large-scale energy storage validation platform in Xiamen The facility will test grid integration, safety, reliability, combustion and EMC performance for storage systems.
Vincent Shaw
May 29, 2026
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“We saw this massive gap in the market”: Interview with Bryan Liu, Zendure CEO, on plug-in storage Zendure was first to market in plug-in storage, and now delivers some 40 MWh a month of products across its SolarFlow series to Europe, as its software progresses.
Tristan Rayner
May 29, 2026
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Nextpower gets into energy storage: $365M for Prevalon Energy, with 6 GWh installed and AI data center deals Nextpower joins the BESS market with an eye on the enormous opportunity as the AI data center build-out continues to rely on power.
Tristan Rayner
May 29, 2026
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Residential storage shipments hit 35 GWh in 2025 in global boom Residential energy storage shipments reached 35 GWh globally in 2025, up nearly 50% year-on-year, with cumulative installed capacity now exceeding 187 GWh, according to a white paper jointly released by Hoymiles Power Electronics and TĂœV SĂœD.
Tristan Rayner
May 27, 2026
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Cornex signs 50 GWh in storage battery agreements at CIBF 2026 The Chinese battery maker says its 588 Ah cell will support large-scale storage and overseas deployments.
Vincent Shaw
May 26, 2026
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Deye unveils 2.56 kWh hybrid battery for balcony, residential PV The Chinese manufacturer said the system is designed for easy AC-coupled integration with existing PV systems and scalable expansion up to 7.5 kW three-phase output. The system purportedly delivers 800 W–2.5 kW AC output, supports up to 5.76 kW PV input with 96.5% efficiency.
Emiliano Bellini
May 22, 2026
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Anker Solix E10 deep dive review: The alternative to the whole-home generator An engineer and home-energy enthusiast installs the Anker Solix E10 on a fire-prone California hillside, and documents the entire process in a deep dive review for ESS News.
Andrew Riha
May 21, 2026

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How automation tools could level up storage interconnection  As battery queues grow, standardized data workflows may matter more than new study rules or faster solvers.
Phoebe Skok
Jan 19, 2026
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GES rolls out manganese-hydrogen battery with significant cost edge over lithium-ion According to GES, the manganese-hydrogen battery it has developed represents an advanced solution for long-duration energy storage. The technology enables energy to be stored for many hours or even days, overcoming the structural limitations of lithium-ion batteries, which are primarily designed for short-duration applications.
Sergio Matalucci
Jan 15, 2026
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Australian solar installer fined $6,000 over unsafe battery installs A solar installation company has been fined AU$9,000 ($6,000) by a Victorian court after pleading guilty to unsafe installation of residential battery energy storage systems at five properties, including one that caused a minor house fire.
David Carroll
Jan 14, 2026
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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.
Tristan Rayner
Jan 12, 2026
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Ola Electric unveils first fully made-in-India residential battery storage system Ola Electric has rolled out Ola Shakti, a residential battery energy storage system (BESS), from its gigafactory in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. Powered by Ola Electric’s indigenous 4680 Bharat Cells, Ola Shakti is India’s first residential BESS to be fully designed, engineered, and manufactured domestically.
Uma Gupta
Jan 12, 2026
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AlphaESS launches modular energy storage system for small C&I users Designed for power ratings of 29.9 kW and 50 kW with scalable capacity up to 216,9 kWh, the new system is aimed at businesses seeking flexible energy storage solutions without the complexity of installation
Marija Maisch
Jan 12, 2026
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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.
Tristan Rayner
Jan 09, 2026
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Fox ESS launches stackable battery for residential, commercial applications in Australia Chinese manufacturer Fox ESS has launched into the Australian market a 5.99 kWh capacity modular battery energy storage system that can be scaled up to 83.86 kWh per stack.
David Carroll
Jan 06, 2026
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The installer-customer mismatch on residential battery motivations While resilience remains a key driver for homeowners to adopt residential battery storage, it’s not as high on the priority list for most customers as many installers believe.
Phoebe Skok
Dec 29, 2025

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