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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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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
5 hours ago
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Ecoflow debuts 5 kWh residential inverter battery with 100% depth of discharge EcoFlow has unveiled the single-phase Ocean 2 all-in-one battery inverter at Key Energy in Rimini. The system features a more compact 5 kWh LFP battery stackable up to 30 kWh and offering 100% depth of discharge, 3.4 kW discharge power, and IP66 protection.
Emiliano Bellini
6 hours ago
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Australian regulator ramps up battery inspections Solar battery installers have been warned to “do it once and do it well” as the number of batteries installed across Australia under the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program surges past the 250,000 milestone, delivering a combined 6.3 GWh of capacity.
David Carroll
Mar 02, 2026
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Bluetti launching Elite 300, world’s smallest 3 kWh portable power station [UPDATED] The Bluetti Elite 300, packing more power than ever into a small form, will be available with early-bird discounts from March 8.
Tristan Rayner
Feb 27, 2026
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Growatt debuts high-voltage battery for residential, small C&I solar The APX HV Battery 2.0 supports 5–30 kWh capacities and up to 15 kW of output. The IP66-rated system features a stacked, cable-free design.
Emiliano Bellini
Feb 27, 2026
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Troubled Waratah Super Battery gets timeline for replacement transformer and full operational date: End of 2026 It's mixed news: the failure in HVT3 means it requires a full replacement, but a replacement from the local transformer manufacturer will happen in rapid time.
Tristan Rayner
Feb 26, 2026
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AlphaESS releases containerized C&I storage system The Chinese manufacturer said its Aster TB250/TB500 system is compatible with both 40 0V and 800 V PV systems. Parallel connection allows scaling up to 3 MW / 8.46 MWh.
Lior Kahana
Feb 25, 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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SMA releases new storage system for C&I solar German inverter and battery manufacturer SMA Solar Technology AG has unveiled a modular lithium iron phosphate battery system for commercial and industrial applications, with capacities ranging from 89 kWh to 197 kWh and integrated cybersecurity features.
Marian Willuhn
Feb 05, 2026
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Survey: Battery storage operators struggle with performance, data access and supplier accountability Battery storage analytics specialist Twaice has once again surveyed operators of large-scale energy storage facilities, concluding that operational efficiency is failing to keep pace with the sector’s rapid growth.
Jochen Siemer
Feb 04, 2026
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Battery management systems key to deploying batteries in data centers A new study highlights the critical role of advanced AI-integrated battery management system technologies in monitoring, optimizing, and predicting battery performance for reliable and sustainable data center operations.
Emiliano Bellini
Feb 04, 2026
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India’s Loom Solar unveils 261 kWh BESS for C&I applications Indian solar manufacturer Loom Solar has launched a 125 kW/261 kWh CAML battery energy storage system (BESS) for commercial and industrial (C&I) applications. The BESS is scalable up to 1 MWh.
Uma Gupta
Feb 04, 2026
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Growatt launches 5 kWh AC-coupled balcony storage system The IP66-rated Aura 5000 system features bidirectional inverter functionality and an AC output of up to 2.5 kW.
Lior Kahana
Feb 03, 2026
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Cubenergy releases new energy storage block offering up to 16 MWh of capacity Cubenergy has launched FlexCombo 2.0, a scalable battery energy storage system for utility, commercial, and industrial applications, offering up to 16 MWh capacity with LFP batteries. Its modular design, advanced BMS, and cloud-based operations enable easy installation, seamless expansion, and efficient grid integration, according to the manufacturer.
Lior Kahana
Feb 03, 2026
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Tesla and lithium-ion top new long-duration storage leaderboard, Energy Dome in the mix The snapshot of the long-duration industry suggest big changes to come as major decisions get made for technologies and vendors.
Tristan Rayner
Jan 30, 2026

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