Leveraging its dominant position in electric vehicles, lithium batteries and solar panel manufacturing, China is now strategically positioned to tap into new-type energy storage
Clean energy continues to dominate new power capacity. In 2024, more than 90% of all new electricity capacity worldwide came from clean sources such as solar, wind, hydro and
Chinese renewable generation reached 366 terawatt-hours (TWh), making wind and solar the country''s largest sources of new power. This transformation has also driven the
9 hours ago However, offtakers — companies that buy electricity from renewable energy operators — have become more cautious, says Bertagna.
Paired with solar and wind, which remain the cheapest forms of new electricity, energy storage has the potential to rewire global energy markets, and the U.S. grid along with
New Ember analysis shows battery storage costs have dropped to $65/MWh with total project costs at $125/kWh, making solar-plus-storage economically viable at $76/MWh
The global energy storage market is poised to hit new heights yet again in 2025. Despite policy changes and uncertainty in the world''s two largest markets, the US and China,
Explore what 2025 holds for clean energy—from solar and wind growth to storage innovations and grid modernization. Key insights from FFI Solutions.
Explore what 2025 holds for clean energy—from solar and wind growth to storage innovations and grid modernization. Key insights
Solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind have constituted the majority of new global power capacity for several years according to the United Nations 2025 Energy Transition Report.
Paired with solar and wind, which remain the cheapest forms of new electricity, energy storage has the potential to rewire global energy
Solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind have constituted the majority of new global power capacity for several years according to the United
During the first nine months of 2025, solar and battery storage have dominated growth among competing energy sources, according to the EIA.
The European photovoltaic container market is experiencing significant growth in Central and Eastern Europe, with demand increasing by over 350% in the past four years. Containerized solar solutions now account for approximately 45% of all temporary and mobile solar installations in the region. Poland leads with 40% market share in the CEE region, driven by construction site power needs, remote industrial operations, and emergency power applications that have reduced energy costs by 55-65% compared to diesel generators. The average system size has increased from 30kW to over 200kW, with folding container designs cutting transportation costs by 70% compared to traditional solutions. Emerging technologies including bifacial modules and integrated energy management have increased energy yields by 20-30%, while modular designs and local manufacturing have created new economic opportunities across the solar container value chain. Typical containerized projects now achieve payback periods of 3-5 years with levelized costs below $0.08/kWh.
Containerized energy storage solutions are revolutionizing power management across Europe's industrial and commercial sectors. Mobile 20ft and 40ft BESS containers now provide flexible, scalable energy storage with deployment times reduced by 75% compared to traditional stationary installations. Advanced lithium-ion technologies (LFP and NMC) have increased energy density by 35% while reducing costs by 30% annually. Intelligent energy management systems now optimize charging/discharging cycles based on real-time electricity pricing, increasing ROI by 45-65%. Safety innovations including advanced thermal management and integrated fire suppression have reduced risk profiles by 85%. These innovations have improved project economics significantly, with commercial and industrial energy storage projects typically achieving payback in 2-4 years through peak shaving, demand charge reduction, and backup power capabilities. Recent pricing trends show standard 20ft containers (200kWh-800kWh) starting at €85,000 and 40ft containers (800kWh-2MWh) from €160,000, with flexible financing including lease-to-own and energy-as-a-service models available.