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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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Anker Solix S2000 review: 2 kWh power station built for the long haul Anker's newest mid-range portable power station leans on next-generation LFP cells and a thrifty idle draw, promising 15 years of useful service. Initial hands-on testing largely backs the headline claims — with a few small wrinkles.

5 hours ago

Products

Bluetti Balco plug-in storage launch: From the Eiffel Tower to a balcony near you The Bluetti Balco 260 and Balco 500 add silicon-carbide inverters for a high-efficiency new product line for plug-in storage.

11 hours ago

Fire risk and safety

Solar industry faces rising risks from fires and battery faults The 8th annual Solar Risk Assessment from kWh Analytics identifies equipment-driven fires, regulator fines, and battery inaccuracies as the latest threats to renewable asset returns.

May 15, 2026

Products

Anker Solix launches modular 5 kWh battery for residential PV The Chinese manufacturer has unveiled its new Solarbank 4 E5000 Pro in Berlin. The system features 5 kW of photovoltaic input capacity and 5 kWh of storage capacity.

Sandra Enkhardt

May 13, 2026

Products

Energy Vault to deploy grid-scale gravity energy storage system in South Africa Gravity storage gets a boost from South Africa's state-owned utility.

May 13, 2026

Industry

Ford Energy announces DC block utility-scale BESS based on 512 Ah LFP cells The automotive giant has formally unveiled Ford Energy, its new battery energy storage subsidiary, alongside initial details of its flagship grid-scale energy storage product.

May 12, 2026

Fire risk and safety

Sunwoda completes large-scale fire test for its ‘5 MWh Liquid Cooling ESS’ The important test for the 5 MWh unit was carried out at a CSA test facility in China.

May 08, 2026

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High-level discussions on solar and energy storage across Europe. Experts explore how to plan and execute bankable BESS projects, what quality and warranty factors matter, and how energy management systems optimize residential and C&I applications, including heat pumps, EV charging, and new market opportunities.

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April 01 – August 31, 2026

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Saudi Arabia is accelerating its clean energy transition. Join the third SunRise Arabia Clean Energy Conference in 2026 to explore how solar PV and energy storage are powering the Kingdom’s growing digital economy, including data centers. Policymakers, investors, and innovators will share insights on technology, deployment strategies, and long-term value creation in Saudi Arabia’s evolving energy landscape.

9:00 am – 6:00 pm, AST | September 30, 2026

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Products

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.

Feb 25, 2026

Grid-scale

Battery storage management keeps solar in the energy mix FlexGen’s Jason Abiecunas describes how BESS is at the heart of reliable new capacity.

Michael Puttré

Feb 20, 2026

Products

Risen Energy adds SiC and full liquid cooling to new 131 kW/261 kWh C&I storage unit The Chinese manufacturer says its SiC-based, liquid-cooled system boosts efficiency, hot-weather output, and installation speed.

Feb 13, 2026

Products

Can sodium-ion beat lithium-ion in portable power? The Bluetti Pioneer Na gives it a try The world of batteries needs alternative chemistries to skirt weaknesses with lithium-ion. Sodium-ion is a big hope, and in portable power, Bluetti's new product shows promise, and limitations.

Feb 13, 2026

Products & Services

CATL’s Tener Stack debuts in Latin America with Acciona’s 1 GWh Chile project A newly signed agreement includes the integration of a 1 GWh battery storage system for the 238 MWp Malgarida solar park in the Atacama desert, which is scheduled to become operational in early 2027.

Feb 13, 2026

Products & Services

Australia: Fox ESS partners with Origin to expand its virtual power plant offerings China-headquartered renewable energy technology provider Fox ESS has partnered with Origin Energy to enable its home battery storage systems to connect to the Origin Loop virtual power plant.

Feb 13, 2026

Software

Texas lands its first battery-only virtual power plant Solrite and sonnen’s new VPP offering builds on their previous collaboration to provide Texas homeowners with 60 kWh of storage, backup power and a $0.12/kWh retail rate.

Feb 12, 2026

Fire risk and safety

Comparing safety profiles of lithium-ion, sodium-ion and solid-state batteries New research finds that battery safety rankings are not universal but highly dependent on application scenarios, and shows that LFP batteries can emit high levels of hydrogen fluoride, challenging their reputation as the “safest” chemistry.

Feb 11, 2026

Products

Varta unveils residential battery with AI-driven energy management The Germany battery manufacturer is expanding its portfolio with a modularly scalable LFP storage solution featuring a new energy management system. The new product comes with the company’s proprietary “Varta.iq” software, which is designed to detect consumption anomalies, integrate dynamic electricity tariffs, and enable bidirectional charging.

Feb 11, 2026

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