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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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IFA 2026: Bluetti’s new products unveiled, rugged Pioneer 5000 is ready for job sites Bluetti's booth at IFA 2026 held launches of its new products, infomation sessions and workshops, and panels.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 11, 2026
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Why German energy provider Rabot Energy is selling a 2 kWh AC-only battery, no solar required Avoiding the need for smart meters, dynamic tariffs are made possible with Rabot Energy, with a guaranteed subsidy.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 11, 2026
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Cyberattack on BESS fleets ‘probable’ by 2031, modeling warns New risk analysis outlines how weaponizing remote cloud controls across utility-scale storage fleets could destabilize entire power grids, with researchers warning of a 92% probability of a major incident by 2031 under current practices.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 08, 2026
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IFA 2026: Jackery’s 100 kWh residential battery makes an appearance Alongside Jackery's other IFA announcements, its 100 kWh innovation caught attention.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 08, 2026
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Southco launches multi-point latch for BESS enclosures Southco has introduced the F2, a multi-point latch for battery storage enclosures, which the company says improves space efficiency, field servicing and sealing compared with conventional vertical rod latches.
Brian Publicover
Sep 04, 2026
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Interview with ESS Inc CEO Drew Buckley ESS Inc President and CEO Drew Buckley tells ESS News the company has pivoted its strategy in 2026 around sodium-ion storage, citing nearly $1 billion in early-stage opportunities and a more measured approach to its iron flow technology amid tight liquidity.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 04, 2026
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Chinese inverter and BESS makers stress compliance as US restrictions widen Chinese suppliers are emphasizing compliance, limited U.S. exposure and geographic diversification as Washington broadens restrictions on power equipment.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 03, 2026

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Tesla Powerwall 3
Tesla launches Powerwall 3 in UK & Germany Almost ten years after the "Powerwall 1," US EV giant Tesla has launched its home battery system, Powerwall 3, in the United Kingdom and Germany. The Powerwall 3 is being officially presented at The smarter E Europe this week.
Lior Kahana, Sandra Enkhardt, Carrie Hampel
Jun 19, 2024
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Containers with batteries on fire
Fire in a battery container causes EUR 700,000 in damage in Germany The cause of the battery container fire in Thuringia, Germany, is still unclear. The damage caused is enormous.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jun 18, 2024
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Screenshot from Eco Stor online tool
Eco Stor: Online calculator determines storage requirements for energy transition The "dunkelflaute" is a kind of a bogeyman in the energy transtion narrative. Now, a new tool from German-Norwegian storage provider Eco Stor can be used to determine exactly which storage capacities and how many reserve power plants are needed for stable power system operation, even in periods with little photovoltaic and wind production.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jun 17, 2024
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Battery energy storage container
TWAICE, NARDAC team to improve insurance terms with battery storage analytics   German battery analytics technology provider TWICE and NARDAC, UK-based insurance broker focused on large energy and infrastructure assets, have partnered to enable improved insurance coverage for battery energy storage system (BESS) asset owners, investors, and lenders.  
Marija Maisch
Jun 13, 2024
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Solarwatt Battery flex
Solarwatt launches DC version of Battery flex storage system Solarwatt says it has developed a DC version of its Battery flex PV storage system. The new version offers backup power and is optimized for the Steca SolBrid hybrid inverter.
Jochen Siemer
Jun 13, 2024
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Flexa management team Vjekoslav Salapic (left) and Sébastien Schikora
Enpal, Entrix announce Europe’s largest virtual power plant Under their joint venture Flexa, the two companies want to combine PV systems, home batteries and other decentralized energy resources into a network with a total output of several gigawatts, which will integrate an AI-powered electricity trading platform.
Jochen Siemer
Jun 12, 2024
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Sodium-sulfur battery from BASF and NGK
BASF, NGK launch sodium-sulfur battery with less than 1% degradation rate A set of technological improvements incorporated into the new product NAS MODEL L24 allows for lower maintenance costs compared to the earlier sodium sulfur battery type developed by the two manufacturers.
Marija Maisch
Jun 11, 2024
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Roofs with rooftop solar installations
Australia’s virtual power plant pilot hits right notes for future markets A West Australian (WA) government virtual power plant technology pilot, Project Symphony, has successfully proven rooftop solar, batteries and major appliances can play an integral role in the state’s energy transition and create $920 million in value over the next decade.
Ev Foley
Jun 07, 2024
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Torus building
US commercial real estate to host VPP-connected flywheels and batteries US-based technology provider Torus has agreed to supply nearly 26 MWh of energy storage for Gardner Group's commercial real estate portfolio. The project will integrate battery and flywheel energy storage systems (BESS, FESS) with Torus' proprietary energy management platform. 
Blathnaid O’Dea
Jun 05, 2024

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