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Octopus Energy, Lunar Energy partner to offer $0-down battery-based retail electric plan in Texas Homeowners in the deregulated Texas electricity market can sign up now for the 36-month PowerStore electricity plan, with a per-kWh rate of 8 cents and a $45 per month subscription for a 30 kWh Lunar Energy battery they can purchase after the initial term.

Apr 27, 2026

Products & Services

UK residential battery supplier GivEnergy enters administration proceedings Early-stage administration process raises questions over warranties, installer exposure, and UK residential storage market confidence.

Apr 09, 2026

Grid-scale

The community warning signs that can make or break a battery project Early signals from misinformation to tense public meetings are helping developers identify community opposition before permitting begins.

Apr 09, 2026

Projects & Applications

Swiss startup’s subscription model offers lifetime guarantee for second-life batteries Switzerland startup Evolium Technologies' subscription-based business model offers residential battery owners a lifetime guarantee on second life batteries. The startup tests and remotely monitors each battery cell so it can alert customers when a cell is under-performing.

Blathnaid O’Dea

Apr 02, 2026

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Switzerland’s behind-the-meter storage still beats utility-scale at 1.5 GWh, new installations up 90% Swiss households, farms, and businesses have installed 400% more behind-the-meter storage over the past four years, according to Swissolar's Battery Monitor Switzerland 2026, a first comprehensive study on just how many storage units are in use.

Mar 27, 2026

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Sunrun installs nearly half of US residential storage in 2025 The company boasted over 70% attachment rates last quarter.

Mar 26, 2026

Revenue streams

Why Rhythm Energy turned to Origin’s Kinergy for its Texas VPP ambitions In a first for North America, the Texas retailer is entering home battery aggregation, using Origin's Kinergy platform that comes out of Australia, along with interoperability specialist Intertrust. Co-founder Matthew Tolliver explains the choices, why residential batteries are the starting point, and the still strong friction in scaling VPPs.

Mar 24, 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.

1:00 – 5:00 pm, CEST | June 24, 2026

The smarter E Europe, ICM Conference Center | Munich, Germany

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This year we will accept entries across seven categories: Modules, Inverters, Balance of System (BoS), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Manufacturing, Sustainability, and Projects.

April 01 – August 31, 2026

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SunRise Arabia Clean Energy Conference 2026

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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Discounts don’t buy home battery trust in Australian rebate landscape, study finds A new study out of Curtin University in Perth has found that despite growing affordability from government rebates, Australian households hesitate to adopt home batteries due to significant non-financial barriers.

Jun 26, 2025

Products & Services

Anker Solix F3000 unveiled: Portable power station for homes now with official pricing for US, Canada (Updated) The F3000 is a new portable power station that can suit home backup, but also camping, vanlife, or work sites.

Jun 24, 2025

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German battery capacity up 150% since 2023 Renewables company 1Komma5° estimates home storage systems make up around 80% of the country's capacity.

Jun 23, 2025

Manufacturing

Taiwan eyes domestic battery sector boost with behind-the-meter grid-scale energy storage incentives The Taiwanese government may offer storage capacity incentives on a per MWh basis.

Tristan Rayner

Jun 20, 2025

Auctions

US state outlines path to 2 GW of energy storage by 2030 A 350 MW to 750 MW tender will open on Wednesday as the New Jersey Public Utilities Board (NJBPU) reveals details of a revamped energy storage drive with an emphasis on savings for bill payers.

Jun 20, 2025

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UK sets battery record in May The almost 3,400 MCS-certified installations of battery energy storage systems (BESS) up to 50 kW in size was more than double the figure recorded in May 2024.

Jun 20, 2025

Finance

Segen, BNP Paribas offer C&I energy storage, solar finance product The new partnership will initially provide financing to help crowd in investment for photovoltaic systems and energy storage in Germany and the United Kingdom.

Sandra Enkhardt

Jun 18, 2025

Manufacturing

Eiko Power inaugurates 400 MWh Italian production site, 2 GW fab due 2027 Eiko Power explains its strategy to bring battery R&D, testing, and assembly knowhow back to Europe. It expects certification from Dutch testing company Kiwa this year for its “aeronautical” liquid-immersed battery cells.

Sergio Matalucci

Jun 18, 2025

Auctions

Philippines reveals timeline for 10 GW renewables-plus-storage auction The Philippines government has kicked off its fourth green energy auction (GEA-4), targeting more than 10 GW of solar and wind capacity.

Brian Publicover

Jun 18, 2025

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