Renewable Energy

Pabianice – September 09, 2026 -- JA has launched its first large-scale European roadshow, Journey Ahead: JA Roadshow 2026, opening in Poland before an eight-week tour spanning more than 20 locations across 11 countries.

Tour targets Europe's largest energy markets across 11 countries

The itinerary includes Hungary, Romania, Germany, Italy and Spain, covering major photovoltaic and energy storage markets. The event marks JA's first large-scale rollout under its unified "One JA" brand, showcasing an integrated solar-and-storage ecosystem through three dedicated experience zones covering integrated PV storage, commercial and industrial (C&I) use cases, and data center applications.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- BLUETTI brought together executives from BSW-Solar, Shelly Group, Flatpeak and pv magazine at IFA 2026 to debate how real-time data and artificial intelligence are converting standalone solar and storage products into integrated home energy systems.

Panelists call for open standards to scale balcony solar and home batteries

Speakers argued that balcony photovoltaic units, home battery storage and smart home devices now let households generate, store and manage energy closer to the point of consumption. They said broader adoption depends on open integration standards, reliable data exchange and favorable market conditions.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- BLUETTI convened executives from BSW-Solar, Shelly Group, Flatpeak and pv magazine at IFA 2026 to press the case for open integration standards that turn household solar, storage and smart-device hardware into unified energy systems.

Industry leaders call for open data exchange to accelerate smart-home energy adoption

The panel, titled "Energy. Value. Future. - From Power Supply to Smarter Living," examined how balcony solar panels, home battery storage and connected devices are shifting households from passive consumers to active participants in energy markets. Speakers argued that reliable data exchange and supportive market frameworks are prerequisites for scaling adoption beyond early adopters.

Buffalo, N.Y. – September 09, 2026 -- Used cooking oil theft across the United States totaled between $300 million and $500 million in 2025, according to the North American Renderers Association, prompting Buffalo Biodiesel to issue a security warning to its roughly 30,000 restaurant customers across western New York and the Northeast.

Buffalo Biodiesel says hundreds of thefts have hit its customer base and the trend is accelerating

Ryan Haggerty, chief state litigator and general counsel at Buffalo Biodiesel, said restaurants are frequent targets because used cooking oil bins are typically stored outdoors in unlit, unmonitored areas. "Cooking oil theft nationally has become a big problem and there is a sophisticated and growing illegal black marketplace that is threatening the biodiesel sector," Haggerty said.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- BLUETTI has introduced the Pioneer 5000, a professional electric generator delivering 5 kW of continuous power and an 18 kW peak output, marking the company's entry into the professional power supply market for construction sites as a zero-emission alternative to diesel generators.

Battery capacity scales from 5.12 kWh to 35 kWh for extended off-grid operation

The unit runs on a LiFePO4 battery pack starting at 5.12 kWh, expandable to 35 kWh, enabling sustained power delivery for high-startup-current tools including electric drills, cutting machines, air compressors and water pumps.

IP65 and IK10 ratings target harsh jobsite conditions from -20°C to 55°C

The Pioneer 5000 is built with a rugged frame, off-road wheels, IP65 water and dust resistance, and IK10 impact protection, allowing operation in rain, dust and uneven terrain across a temperature range of -20°C to 55°C.

Pabianice – September 09, 2026 -- JA has kicked off its first large-scale European roadshow, with the inaugural stop in Pabianice, Poland, launching an eight-week tour that will hit more than 20 locations across 11 countries.

Tour spans 11 countries under unified brand strategy

The roadshow, branded "Journey Ahead: JA Roadshow 2026," marks JA's first coordinated European tour under its "One JA" framework. From Poland, the mobile showcase will move through Hungary, Romania, Germany, Italy, Spain and other markets, targeting Europe's key energy hubs over the next two months.

Shanghai – September 09, 2026 -- Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (ZPMC) has launched the Wind of Ocean, its first service operation vessel (SOV), built for French shipping group LD Armateurs (LDA) in a first-time partnership between the two companies.

Vessel specs target North Sea offshore wind maintenance

The SOV measures 90 meters in length, 19.6 meters in beam and 7.3 meters in depth, and can house up to 96 people. It offers more than 30 days of endurance without resupply, allowing unrestricted operation in North Sea conditions.

Beijing – September 08, 2026 -- Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA) is developing more than 1.8 GW of wind capacity in Egypt while breaking ground on a new energy storage manufacturing facility, deepening its role in the country's renewable energy buildout.

Wind portfolio exceeds 1.8 GW across three projects in the Gulf of Suez and Ras Ghareb

The company's operational and under-construction wind assets include the 500MW Amunet Gulf of Suez Wind Project, now fully online, alongside the 1.1GW Gulf of Suez Wind Project and the 202.5MW Ras Ghareb Wind Project, both currently under construction. During Amunet's build, POWERCHINA managed temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, strong winds and sand erosion by adjusting concrete-pouring schedules and monitoring wind speeds during turbine installation. The project secured its acceptance certificate ahead of contractual deadline and received the 2025 RoSPA Health and Safety Award.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Europe's power grids are buckling under demand from AI data centers and electric vehicles, pushing energy resilience to the top of corporate agendas across the continent. Ahead of IFA Berlin 2026, running September 4-8, Economist Enterprise and EcoFlow announced a panel discussion titled "Flexibility by Design: Energy Resilience for Business."

Grid connection delays and volatile power prices threaten industrial growth across Europe

The panel brings together leaders from energy regulation, grid operations, digital infrastructure and manufacturing to address what organizers call Europe's most pressing commercial challenge: grid bottlenecks and unpredictable energy costs. Discussion topics include periods of negative wholesale electricity prices, capital-efficient resilience strategies for businesses, and flexible connection agreements as an alternative to lengthy grid-connection queues.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Energy resilience has moved from a utility-sector concern to a boardroom priority across Europe as AI data centers and electric vehicle demand strain national grids, according to executives who joined an Economist Enterprise panel ahead of IFA Berlin 2026.

EcoFlow leverages 10 million deployed devices to target commercial energy markets

EcoFlow, which has deployed more than 10 million devices and serves 5 million users worldwide, is expanding its consumer battery and solar architecture into small business and enterprise markets. The company is transferring its modular hardware, dynamic tariff optimization and AI-driven software from residential use cases to commercial operators facing multi-year grid connection queues and volatile electricity pricing.