A report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) notes that while it is still uncertain whether sodium-ion batteries will become a disruptive alternative to lithium-ion technology, they could offer significant cost-saving opportunities in applications such as electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage. November 28, 2025 Patrick Jowett Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) could offer a promising cost-reduction alternative to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), according to a report from the...

Solar association chair argues urgent battery energy storage deployment is key to supporting continued PV boom in Pakistan. Residential solar CEO predicts surge in behind-the-meter storage demand if and when Pakistan’s generous net metering policy is wound down. November 27, 2025 Matthew Lynas Image: Hadron Solar From ESS News Booming solar capacity additions in Pakistan have been making global headlines, but industry leaders are now calling for quick deployment of energy storage to complement...

The new 12.5 kWh pack-based design supports flexible configuration up to 250 kWh per system. An optional long-duration combiner box supports 2–4 clusters, expandable to 1,000 kWh and 8 hours of storage. November 27, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: Sungrow From ESS News Chinese inverter and battery manufacturer Sungrow has introduced its latest commercial and industrial (C&I) battery energy storage solution, the PowerKeeper series, offering a one-stop DC-coupled system with a modular design....