Renewable Energy

Sungrow to Host Dual Energy Storage Summits in Mexico, Chile

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Sungrow to Host Dual Energy Storage Summits in Mexico, Chile

Mexico City – September 11, 2026 -- Sungrow will convene two flagship Latin America energy summits this fall, gathering government officials, utilities, EPCs, and developers to address grid modernization and storage deployment across the region.

Mexico Summit Set for September 10 Targets Local Grid Needs

The Sungrow Summit North LATAM Mexico 2026 will take place September 10 at Casino Campo Marte in Mexico City. Technical sessions will cover Grid-Forming technology, the PowerTitan 3.0 energy storage system, the new SG510HX solution, next-generation modular inverters, and Long-Term Service Agreements tailored to Mexican market requirements.

Chile Event Follows October 22 in Santiago

Sungrow Summit Chile 2026 will convene October 22 at Centro de Eventos Hilaria in Santiago, focusing on challenges specific to Chile's renewable energy and storage market, which the company describes as among the most dynamic in Latin America.

CSG Reports 700 TWh Bay Area Demand, Expands Asia-Pacific Grid Links

Shenzhen – September 11, 2026 -- China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. (CSG) disclosed that electricity consumption across the Greater Bay Area has exceeded 700 TWh annually, a volume the company says surpasses that of the world's other major bay areas. The figures were presented by Chairman and Party Secretary Qian Chaoyang at the Asia-Pacific Media Forum, which opened in Shenzhen on September 5 and drew more than 400 representatives from over 40 countries and regions.

Grid reliability holds at world-class levels despite rising demand

CSG reported average annual outage time per customer at under 30 minutes across the Greater Bay Area, with power supply reliability maintained at what the company calls a world-class benchmark.

TCL Unveils Integrated Home Energy Ecosystem at IFA 2026

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TCL Unveils Integrated Home Energy Ecosystem at IFA 2026

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- TCL Industries and TCL Technology are showcasing a unified residential energy ecosystem at IFA 2026, linking solar generation, battery storage and smart home controls under a single management platform.

TCL builds its 'Inspiration Habitat' exhibit around three pillars: smart devices, displays and clean energy

The immersive space at Messe Berlin's Hall 21A, running September 4-8, 2026, lets visitors interact directly with hardware spanning SunPower Home Energy and TCL Smart Home product lines.

SparkLabs Launches $75,000 True Zero Global Prize Ahead of COP31

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SparkLabs Launches $75,000 True Zero Global Prize Ahead of COP31

Palo Alto, Calif. – September 10, 2026 -- SparkLabs Group and SparkLabs True Zero opened applications for the True Zero Global Prize, a $75,000 startup competition targeting climate, energy and planetary-health innovation ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.

First-place winner to receive $50,000, runner-up $25,000

The grant-funded prize will award $50,000 to the top startup and $25,000 to the second-place finisher, with winners announced November 15 during COP31, which runs November 9-20 in Antalya. Applications opened September 1, 2026, close September 28, and finalists will present to judges on October 5 before the announcement.

LG Energy Solution, Seoul National University Crack LMR Battery Gas Problem

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LG Energy Solution, Seoul National University Crack LMR Battery Gas Problem

Seoul – September 10, 2026 -- LG Energy Solution and Seoul National University have developed a voltage-control method that suppresses gas evolution in lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries, clearing a major barrier to commercializing the cobalt-free chemistry in large-format EV cells.

The joint research team, led by Professor Jongwoo Lim of Seoul National University's Department of Chemistry, published its findings in Nature Communications on September 7 Seoul time. LG Energy Solution announced the results the same day.

Optimized 40 Ah cells retained 92.2% of initial energy after 883 cycles

Researchers applied the new operating protocol to 40 Ah-class large-format LMR cells, which held onto 92.2 percent of their original energy capacity following 883 charge-discharge cycles. The result demonstrates cycle-life stability sufficient to move LMR materials beyond small-format applications and into large EV battery packs.

Hong Kong Launches Green Accelerator to Close EMDE Bankability Gap

Hong Kong – September 10, 2026 -- A coalition of seven institutions including HSBC, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and Temasek-backed GenZero has launched the Green Accelerator (GA), a non-profit platform designed to convert green technology projects in emerging markets into investment-ready assets for multilateral development banks, sovereign wealth funds and commercial lenders.

TÜV Association Warns AfD Election Gains Threaten Tech Policy

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- The TÜV Association has warned that the AfD's strong showing in the Saxony-Anhalt state election threatens Germany's evidence-based approach to climate, energy and digital policy.

TÜV Association ties technical certification standards to scientific fact-finding

Dr. Joachim Bühler, managing director of the TÜV Association, said the TÜV inspection industry has always guided technological progress based on scientific findings and verified facts. He argued this same principle must now apply to politics following the AfD's election success in Saxony-Anhalt.

Association cites reliance on foreign skilled workers and EU integration

Bühler stated that TÜV organizations require skilled workers from both domestic and international labor markets and benefit directly from a unified Europe. He described the sector as standing for openness and international cooperation.

EVE Energy Cuts Europe Shipping Time 50% via Arctic Route

Ningbo, China – September 10, 2026 -- EVE Energy has cut its maritime transit time to Hamburg by nearly 50% after becoming one of the first Chinese battery manufacturers to deploy the Northern Sea Route for lithium product exports.

Battery cargo departs Ningbo aboard MV Dubai Tower for 20-day Arctic transit

The shipment left Ningbo Zhoushan Port on August 15 aboard the MV Dubai Tower and is scheduled to reach Hamburg in approximately 20 days, cutting nearly half the voyage time required by traditional China-Europe maritime routes. The batteries were manufactured at EVE Energy's production bases in Huizhou and Jingmen before being consolidated for ocean shipment.

Sungrow Launches MGTL Hybrid Inverters Across Emerging Solar Markets

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Sungrow Launches MGTL Hybrid Inverters Across Emerging Solar Markets

Da Nang – September 10, 2026 -- Sungrow has launched its next-generation MGTL Series three-phase hybrid inverters across Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, targeting homes and businesses seeking integrated solar-plus-storage systems.

New series spans 10 kW to 25 kW for residential and commercial use

The MGTL Series combines solar generation and energy storage into a single system, supporting a power range of 10 kW to 25 kW. Sungrow positions the launch as a tool to help users maximize solar utilization, strengthen backup resilience, and simplify installation across multiple regions.

JA Launches 8-Week European Solar Roadshow Across 11 Countries

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JA Launches 8-Week European Solar Roadshow Across 11 Countries

Pabianice – – September 09, 2026 -- Solar and energy storage manufacturer JA has kicked off its first large-scale European roadshow, "Journey Ahead: JA Roadshow 2026," with the opening stop in Pabianice, Poland, launching an eight-week tour that will cover more than 20 locations across 11 countries.

Roadshow targets Europe's key energy markets amid security concerns

The tour will move through major markets including Hungary, Romania, Germany, Italy and Spain, giving JA direct access to industrial and commercial customers seeking integrated solar-plus-storage solutions. The initiative is designed around growing European demand for energy security and forms the company's first unified brand presentation under the "One JA" concept.