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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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France’s Kinell launches European BESS business in partnership with POWR2 Kinell, a brand of the Nantes-based engineering group Fétis Group, has launched its battery energy storage systems (BESS) business for the European market through a partnership with the American company POWR2. The modular systems cover a power range of 15 kVA to 300 kVA, with storage capacities from 60 kWh to 600 kWh.
Marie Beyer
6 hours ago
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Energy Storage Inspection 2026: Fox ESS, SMA, SAX Power, Kostal and BYD impress with high efficiency Twelve photovoltaic storage systems with capacities of 5 kW or 10 kW were included in the comparison, among them several new products, all of which achieved efficiency class A. A new study – also examining efficiency losses when storing electricity from the grid – highlights the importance of highly efficient battery storage. The researchers also took a closer look at the warranty conditions of the devices.
Sandra Enkhardt
Mar 06, 2026
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Solis launches new residential storage system portfolio The Chinese manufacturer said its new three residential battery lines support a depth of discharge of 90% and deliver over 6,000 cycles.
Lior Kahana
Mar 06, 2026
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SunTera 5 MWh passes large-scale fire test as Jinko targets denser BESS deployment The Jinko unit contained fire to one enclosure during a 13-hour-plus test under closed-door, full-charge conditions.
Vincent Shaw
Mar 06, 2026
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UNSW, ASB partner to develop AI tools to optimize VPPs UNSW researchers will collaborate with Sydney solar battery installation company Aussie Solar Batteries to design, develop and test AI-driven energy management platforms capable of optimising solar and battery systems.
Ev Foley
Mar 06, 2026
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Sigenergy unveils 2.68 kWh battery for balcony PV Sigenergy has launched a 2.68 kWh balcony storage system with four MPPTs and up to 4 kW of PV input. The scalable LFP solution offers 800 W grid output, 1.2 kW backup power, and expansion up to 18 kWh per tower.
Emiliano Bellini
Mar 05, 2026
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Photoncycle raises investment, aims to bring long-duration hydrogen energy storage systems to homes in 2027 The Norwegian company wants to create long-duration storage options using excess solar to create hydrogen to store as ammonia for use in cold, dark winters.
Tristan Rayner
Mar 04, 2026

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Australian state pairs increased VPP incentive with national battery rebate The New South Wales (NSW) government has ended its home battery installation rebate, announcing it will instead provide up to $1,500 to households and small businesses that install a battery energy storage system and connect it to a virtual power plant.
David Carroll
Jun 10, 2025
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Sungrow introduces PowerTitan 3.0 BESS based on 684 Ah cell, fully-liquid cooled silicon carbide PCS The PowerTitan 3.0 Energy Storage System Platform, available in 10-feet Flex (capacity 3.45 MWh), 20-feet Class (capacity 6.9 MWh), and 30-feet Plus versions (capacity 12.5 MWh), supports durations of 2-12 hours.
Vincent Shaw
Jun 10, 2025
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China’s XYZ launches 261 kWh immersion-cooled commercial battery Immersion-cooled batteries submerge cells in a special liquid as a fire-protection measure, as XYZ executive Zha Qing explained to pv magazine at May's Intersolar Europe trade show.
Luis Ini
Jun 06, 2025
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Germany’s 1Komma5° unveils VPP-ready home solar-plus-battery product for Australia German net-zero buildings company 1Komma5° has unveiled a residential energy system for Australia which includes solar panels, a hybrid inverter, and the brand’s 'intelligent' battery.
David Carroll
Jun 06, 2025
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How organic flow batteries could erase the need for critical-mineral dependency Vanadium flow and lithium-ion batteries both require materials described as critical by the US Department of Energy (DOE).
Eugene Beh
Jun 05, 2025
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RedEarth launches microgrid-in-a-box with solar, battery and EV charger Queensland battery supplier RedEarth Energy Storage has announced an international partnership that will see it jointly develop a ‘world first’ integrated hardware and energy management system (EMS) combining solar, energy storage, and bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging capabilities in a single unit.
David Carroll
Jun 05, 2025
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Tesvolt, Samsung announce 5.26 MWh containerized battery The large-scale energy storage systems are designed to be compatible with multiple European inverters and reportedly offer high levels of fire protection and cybersecurity.
Scarlet Schmitz
Jun 04, 2025
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France’s Socomec launches battery monitoring software The commercial energy storage system maker is introducing a new, artificial intelligence-backed monitoring platform to enable better battery maintenance.
Marian Willuhn
Jun 03, 2025
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Water isn’t always the best answer to BESS fires Fire protection engineers urge a defensive approach to battery fires, focusing on preventing thermal runaway from spreading rather than putting flames out directly.
Phoebe Skok
May 27, 2025

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