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The US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has launched the newest edition of its cornerstone battery storage safety standard, NFPA 855.

<p>Intersolar &#38; Energy Storage North America (IESNA) announced the 2026 Solar Games in San Diego, California, will feature two key changes: Point-based system: Instead of single-elimination, teams now compete for points each round. The teams with the highest totals advance, ensuring the top performers are in the finals. Updated eligibility: Teams that have competed two&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/09/intersolar-changes-solar-games-to-point-based-system-expands-eligibility/">Intersolar changes Solar Games to point-based system, expands eligibility</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Un informe elaborado por Monitor Deloitte a petición de Aeelec señala que un marco retributivo poco atractivo, las áreas de mejora administrativas, una retribución al capital insuficiente o la incertidumbre regulatoria frenan el despliegue de las redes eléctricas en España.

<p>OpenSolar announced the new OpenSolar 3.0 — a software platform for solar installers that combines AI-powered design, lead generation and a fully integrated workflow — all free of charge. OS 3.0 is the company’s biggest release to date, reimagining the installer experience from first customer contact to system install and final payment. “OS 3.0 is&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/09/opensolar-3-0-offers-solar-design-lead-gen-and-workflow-services-for-free/">OpenSolar 3.0 offers solar design, lead gen and workflow services for free</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Electricity Transformation Canada 2025 adds a solar Installer Demo area, technical training sessions, and expanded exhibitor showcases to spotlight innovation across clean energy markets Canada’s premier clean energy conference and... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/canada/etc-preview-what-to-see-at-electricity-transformation-canada-2025-in-toronto/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Data company 257 has launched Pink, an AI-powered platform for residential energy providers that aims to reduce acquisition costs. “Our mission is simple: to harness data and AI to help energy companies grow faster and accelerate residential electrification,” said Scott Rosenberg, co-founder and CEO of 257. “With Pink, every provider — of any size, in&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/09/ai-platform-pink-aims-to-reduce-residential-energy-customer-acquisition-costs/">AI platform Pink aims to reduce residential energy customer acquisition costs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Velto Renewables compra 260 MW solares a Bankinter y Plenium Partners por 1.100 millones; Turbo Energy suministrará BESS 366 MWh para el sector comercial e industrial en España; y Ecoener construye el primer proyecto con baterías que se conecte a la red pública en República Dominicana.

Jeff Zwijack, associate director of energy storage at Clean Energy Associates, writes that BESS projects depend on the reliability of fully integrated systems, not just high-quality battery cells.

A flurry of BESS project deployment news in Germany from Re.venture, Green Flexibility, EWE and Terra One, with the projects designed to relieve grid congestion and one configured for a 4-hour duration.

La Asociación Catalana de Comunidades de Regantes, junto con la delegación de la UNEFCAT (Unión Española Fotovoltaica en Cataluña) han presentado un acuerdo de país que se presenta como una solución viable al problema de la coexistencia de la energía fotovoltaica y los regadíos.

Las láminas fotovoltaicas desarrolladas por el fabricante alemán Heliatek se adhieren a superficies curvas mediante un adhesivo integrado en la parte posterior. Se han instalado en la chimenea de 27 metros de altura.

Cleveland has big ambitions to reduce its planet-warming emissions. But a massive steelmaking facility run by Cleveland-Cliffs, one of Ohio’s major employers, could make it difficult for the city to see those plans through. The plant emits roughly 4.2 million metric tons of greenhouse gases each year, complicating…

Electric trucks can beat diesel-fueled ones on the cost of moving freight from California’s seaports to its inland distribution hubs — as long as the battery-powered vehicles can reliably recharge at both ends of their route. That fact is spurring a boom in the construction of truck-charging depots across the state.…

ESN Premium speaks to Matt Harper, president of flow battery company Invinity Energy Systems, about pursuing a competitive advantage in an emerging space.

Tesla has issued a product recall on its Powerwall 2 residential battery storage solution across Australia due to a “battery cell defect” from a third-party supplier.

Chang Jae Won of the Korea Smart Grid Association believes companies lack a model for recovering their investment in DC energy storage.

<p>India’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from its power sector fell by 1% year-on-year in the...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-indias-power-sector-co2-falls-for-only-second-time-in-half-a-century/">Analysis: India’s power-sector CO2 falls for only second time in half a century</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>GlassPoint has secured a partnership to generate its solar steam for Searles Valley Minerals (SVM), a hundred- and fifty-year-old California mining and production firm, one of the largest local employers with over 600 employees. The mining firm operates the mine and processes the minerals, soda ash, and borate, and has been burning both coal and [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/solar-steam-from-glasspoint-to-decarbonize-a-california-mine/">Solar steam from Glasspoint to decarbonize a California mine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<p>Delta debuted its new microgrid solution for data centers at RE+ 2025. Delta’s Data Center Microgrid Solution integrates renewables, batteries, gensets and other energy sources to ensure stable power delivery during grid connection delays, enhance grid resilience and mitigate fluctuations in microgrid operations. Featuring virtual synchronous generator (VSG)-based multi-power source synchronization, real-time control with less&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/09/delta-debuts-microgrid-solution-for-data-centers/">Delta debuts microgrid solution for data centers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>From whole-home backup to balcony solar, new products expand Hoymiles’ U.S. footprint Hoymiles used RE+ 2025 in Las Vegas to showcase a full portfolio of new solar and storage products... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/hoymiles-debuts-tier-1-storage-and-inverter-lineup-at-re-2025/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>On Sept. 17, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) approved a proposal by Nevada Power Company and Sierra Pacific Power that shifts to 15-minute netting for solar owners and adds mandatory demand charges to all customers. According to Vote Solar, the approved order failed to include recommendations from solar industry and advocacy organizations that&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/09/nevada-puc-approves-shift-to-15-minute-netting-new-demand-charges-for-all-customers/">Nevada PUC approves shift to 15-minute netting, new demand charges for all customers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>At RE+, Sungrow introduced a 4.8 MW modular inverter, the PowerTitan 3.0 AC Block energy storage system, and the PowerStack 255CS for C&#38;I projects—highlighting grid-forming capabilities, liquid-cooled reliability, and new... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/sungrow-explains-next-gen-inverters-bess-and-meeting-data-center-demand/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Wood Mackenzie finds VPP deployments, offtakers, and monetized programs each grew by more than 33% year-over-year, even as total capacity rose a modest 13.7% due to utility and regulatory constraints... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/energy-storage/virtual-power-plant-market-hits-37-5-gw-as-deployments-surge-but-barriers-cap-growth/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>The virtual power plant (VPP) market grew rapidly over the last year, reaching 37.5 GW of behind-the-meter flexible capacity, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. The report, “2025 North America virtual power plant market report,&#8221; finds that the VPP market broadened more than it deepened, with the number of company deployments, unique offtakers&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/09/north-american-vpp-market-reaches-37-5-gw-of-flexible-capacity/">North American VPP market reaches 37.5 GW of flexible capacity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

In early 2023, the European Union implemented a ban on seaborne imports of diesel fuel, commonly called gasoil, from Russia following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine the previous year. The ban reoriented trade flows as Europe imported more diesel from the Middle East and the United States rather than Russia. This summer, Europe's increased reliance on imports from the Middle East, coupled with conflict-related disruptions to refineries and escalating geopolitical tensions, contributed to a tightened global diesel market.