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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
23 hours ago
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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 TÜV SÜD.
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 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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Digital twins tackle performance by uncovering battery blind spots A case study shows how a digital twin can uncover insights into battery energy storage system (BESS) performance
Tristan Rayner
May 27, 2025
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Moss Landing-adjacent battery facility set for restart amid safety concerns More than four months after a fire devastated California’s Moss Landing battery energy storage facility, recovery efforts remain underway to salvage undamaged batteries. With cleanup efforts still in progress, plans are moving forward to reopen the adjacent Elkhorn site by June.
Tristan Rayner
May 26, 2025
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Swiss developer breaks ground on 1.6 GWh redox flow storage project The redox flow project has enormous storage capacity, expected to be finished in mid-2028.
Sandra Enkhardt
May 23, 2025
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UK startup unveils industrial batteries based on repurposed EV battery packs Allye Energy has launched two new battery storage systems that can provide 820 kW and 1.25 MW of power, respectively. The systems combine up to 18 repurposed EV battery packs with mixed chemistries.
Lior Kahana
May 23, 2025

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