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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
43 minutes 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
2 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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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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BYD announces more than 1.5 million residential systems installed worldwide According to its reports, BYD has added 500,000 residential systems since June 2024, while improving its line-up throughout 2025.
Tristan Rayner
Dec 22, 2025
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Geon launches new inverter battery for residential, commercial use The Indian manufacturer said its new Geon Gelithium series is an efficient back-up solution for homes, clinics, small retail outlets, offices, and light commercial applications. The system is available in two versions with an inverter rated capacity of 1,250 VA and 2,500 VA, respectively.
Emiliano Bellini
Dec 18, 2025

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