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A team from Open Energy Transition discusses the benefits of open energy system modelling in assessing resources, including energy storage of varying durations.

<p>Intertek has expanded its qauality assurance offering for the solar industry with the acquisition of Aerial PV Inspection GmbH (AePVI), which provides high-speed technology-powered inspection and diagnostic solutions for solar... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/operations-maintenance/intertek-acquires-pv-inspection-provider-aepvi/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/china-briefing-19-february-2026-co2-emissions-flat-or-falling-first-tariff-lifted-ma-jun-on-carbon-data/">China Briefing 19 February 2026: CO2 emissions ‘flat or falling’ | First tariff lifted | Ma Jun on carbon data</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>Viridi deployed a battery energy storage system (BESS) at a wastewater pumping station in Erie County Sewer District No. 2 in Hamburg, New York. The project strengthens public infrastructure while reducing operational costs and diesel emissions, while replacing traditional backup generators. Wastewater pumping stations are critical to public health, but typically rely on diesel generators&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/viridi-replaces-new-york-municipal-diesel-generator-with-battery/">Viridi replaces New York municipal diesel generator with battery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

The first large-scale commercial enhanced geothermal system (EGS) power generator in the United States is under construction with the company reporting in our generator survey that it plans to bring the project online in June 2026. Below, we examine what enhanced geothermal systems are and how they differ from conventional geothermal systems.

In this US news roundup, CC Power signs an agreement with Hydrostor for 400MWh of its Willow Rock LDES project, PowerSecure builds microgrids in New Mexico, and ESS Inc acquires VoltStorage.

<p>GameChange Solar has launched a new logistics platform to streamline site receiving, improve material visibility and reduce installation delays across utility-scale solar projects. With GeniusShip, every GameChange Solar delivery now arrives equipped with a unique QR code, giving site teams access to detailed shipment information. Teams can view component-level data, including part descriptions, quantities and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/gamechange-solar-launches-geniusship-logistics-aide/">GameChange Solar launches GeniusShip logistics aide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

We hear from Netherlands-based 'distributed hybridisation' sodium-ion BESS startup Moonwatt, as it announces its first project 18 months after being founded and around a year after executives introduced its tech and strategy to Energy-Storage.news.

<p>Talon PV, the solar cell manufacturer building a facility outside Houston, has signed a supply agreement with NexWafe, a German silicon wafer company. Talon PV will use NexWafe EpiNex silicon wafers in its TOPCon solar cell manufacturing operations, scheduled to come online next year. Under the agreement, NexWafe and Talon anticipate wafer supply volumes initially&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/talon-pv-secures-german-wafer-supply-for-american-made-solar-cells/">Talon PV secures German wafer supply for American-made solar cells</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Distribution intelligence company ProEnergy Supply (PES) has officially launched its proprietary and AI-driven transactional gateway, bridging the gap between solar system design and distributor ERP systems. Working with OpenSolar, PES enables distributors to sell equipment directly within the new OpenSolar &#8220;Shop&#8221; platform. “Live” inventory can be viewed and now purchased by over 28,000 active solar&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/proenergy-supply-opensolar-partner-on-distributor-inventory-platform/">ProEnergy Supply, OpenSolar partner on distributor inventory platform</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Calibrant Energy will build, own and operate a 23-MWh on-site battery energy storage system at Iron Mountain’s New Jersey data center. The project integrates large-scale storage with the facility’s existing 7.2-MW rooftop solar installation, creating a resilient energy ecosystem that supports Iron Mountain’s 24/7 carbon-free energy commitment. “This is what the future of powering large&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/nj-data-center-already-equipped-with-solar-is-now-adding-on-site-energy-storage/">NJ data center already equipped with solar is now adding on-site energy storage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

La innovación se basa en una lámina ultrafina (~100 nm) depositada por plasma que protege las celdas de perovskita frente a la humedad y mejora su rendimiento óptico. Además, actúa como superficie triboeléctrica, convirtiendo la energía del impacto de las gotas de lluvia en electricidad.

<p>ESS Tech Inc. announced it has acquired the intellectual property and assets of VoltStorage GMbH, a German iron-salt battery technology company. VoltStorage recently wound down operations after a decade in business. This acquisition adds VoltStorage&#8217;s portfolio of patents and technical development work to ESS&#8217;s existing intellectual property base. Through the transaction, ESS also gains access&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/ess-inc-acquires-additional-iron-flow-battery-ip/">ESS Inc. acquires additional iron-flow battery IP</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Residential solar and storage installers do much more than just install equipment. They step into a customer&#8217;s living room and talk about comfort, money and safety. That’s why communication about grid services and virtual power plants (VPPs) has never been more critical. These aren’t abstract “grid assets” – they’re batteries in someone’s garage, attached to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/how-to-communicate-vpp-value-to-homeowners/">How to communicate VPP value to homeowners</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

El proyecto, con una inversión total de 200.000 euros, ha permitido dotar de sistemas fotovoltaicos a edificios municipales con una capacidad de generación que el consistorio estima por encima de los 140 MWh anuales.

<p>Bottled water company Primo Brands has installed a 13-MW solar project at its bottling facility for Poland Springs in Hollis, Maine. The project was constructed by PowerFlex and is owned and operated by Onyx Renewables. “At Primo Brands, water is our business, and being good stewards of natural resources is core to who we are,”&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/poland-springs-water-bottling-plant-adds-13-mw-solar-array-on-site/">Poland Springs water bottling plant adds 13-MW solar array on site</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Open and transparent data can accelerate the decarbonisation of China’s industries and boost public interest...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/ma-jun-no-business-interest-in-chinese-coal-power-due-to-cheaper-renewables/">Ma Jun: ‘No business interest’ in Chinese coal power due to cheaper renewables </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

El consorcio iniciará la construcción de su planta en el 2026 con una inversión total de 1.650 millones de euros y una capacidad de producción de 2,7 millones de toneladas de acero plano que reduce el 98 % de emisiones con respecto a una fábrica siderúrgica de alto horno. Cuenta con socios tecnológicos, acuerdos industriales y 60 M€ del PERTE de descarbonización.

The 2026 edition of The Energy Storage Report is out now and available to download, charting the key trends, challenges and successes in the industry.

Investigadores de la Universitat Rovira i Virgili participan en el desarrollo de un método innovador que identifica en tiempo real el estado de carga y de salud de baterías de almacenamiento energético.

Ukraine's government sees energy storage as a tool of strategic national importance as the country weathers Russian attacks and looks to the future.

Investigadores de la Universidad de Corea han desarrollado un marco de aprendizaje automático que predice la eficiencia de las células solares a partir de la calidad de las obleas, lo que permite una selección temprana de las obleas y optimizar las rutas de producción.

This story was originally published by Grist . Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter . It’s no secret that U.S. electricity prices have been rising over the last few years: The average residential energy bill in 2025 was roughly 30 percent higher than in 2021. This jump is largely in line with the overall…

Before temperatures plunged to the teens in the wee hours of Feb. 2 in North Carolina, Duke Energy pleaded with customers like me to conserve. Since electricity supplies would be strained, the utility said in a blanket email, we could help avoid planned blackouts by lowering our thermostats and perhaps putting on a…

Heat pumps can save households money on their utility bills and are essential to cutting carbon emissions. The catch? The superefficient appliance can cost thousands of dollars more than a new gas furnace. Zero Homes aims to change that. The startup just raised $16.8 million to make it cheaper and easier for…