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Remote Australian community deploys 19 kW/61.4 kWh battery-backed power system
A remote Aboriginal community in South Australia's Great Victoria Desert has replaced a diesel-reliant off-grid power system with a solar-plus-storage installation designed to meet most of its electricity needs.
Jul 09, 2026
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How storage is reshaping Italy’s energy system
<b>ESS News</b> spoke with Federico Brucciani, secretary of Italian PV association Italia Solare, about the rapid expansion of residential solar-plus-storage in Italy, where 80% of new PV systems now include batteries, as well as the structural weaknesses of the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment.
Europe’s storage capacity passes 100 GW, overtakes nuclear
Europe's installed energy storage capacity surpassed 100 GW for the first time in 2025, overtaking the region's nuclear fleet, according to the 10th edition of the European Market Monitor on Energy Storage (EMMES), published by LCP Delta and Energy Storage Europe.
Brazil battery storage growth outpaces official financing figures
Clean Energy Latin America (CELA) says battery deployment is expanding faster than official figures indicate, with many systems financed through distributed solar programs while utility-scale renewables face mounting pressure from curtailment, high interest rates, and regulatory uncertainty.
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Behind-the-meter deployments set to lead Brazilian energy storage by 2034
A new study estimates the Brazilian battery market could attract BRL 77.2 billion ($14.2 billion) investment and accumulate 71.8 GWh of storage capacity within nine years. Installations without grid feed-in could account for 45% of the market, followed by the capacity reserve market-driven and off-grid installations. The study did not consider transmission and distribution and distributed-generation market potential.
How to size PV systems and batteries
Experts from Fonte Solar, Huawei, and Greener have exchanged solar-plus-storage tips, insights, and case studies at the invitation of pv magazine. In a panel at Intersolar South America 2025, they highlighted the need to understand consumption profiles and customer needs, as well as the technology's limitations and potential.
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Brazil’s UCB Power presents residential ‘all-in-one’, commercial battery products
Offering simple, 'plug-and-play' installation, the UniPower Slim integrates an inverter and battery for homes. The UBESS 215 features 215 kWh per unit and is aimed at companies seeking electricity savings, and energy quality, as well as reducing peak electricity consumption.
Brazil bets big on batteries
Energy storage in Brazil is entering a period of accelerated growth. Despite the lack of a legal framework for project operations, companies are moving to expand domestic battery production, diversify business models, and ensure that energy storage is ready to play a central role in the country’s energy transition.
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“Grid-forming technology is no longer experimental – it’s here and working”
In grids increasingly dominated by renewables, grid-forming technology is emerging as critical tool for maintaining stability and ensuring reliable power system operation. In this interview with ESS News, Rui Sun, Sungrow’s Deputy General Manager-Grid Technology Center, explains how grid-forming works, why it matters, and where the technology is already proving its value. He elaborates on technical challenges, regulatory gaps, and why grid-forming could soon become the new industry standard.
Jul 07, 2025
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