LG Chem North America issues voluntary recall for some of its RESU 10H home batteries, after a handful of reports of “thermal events” and damage to property.
LG Chem home batteries recalled in US over fire safety concerns
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Alpha ESS launches 13.3kWh battery, cheaper than a Powerwall
Just as Tesla upped the Australian price of its Powerwall 2 by $800, the latest Alpha ESS Smile 5 has appeared on the market offering the same capacity for nearly $5,000 less.
Hundreds tap Northern Territory home battery grant scheme
NT Labor government says more than 300 applications have been made to the Territory’s $6,000 battery grant, driving a $7 million boost to the economy.
JinkoSolar enters US battery market with residential and large-scale offerings
Global solar giant Jinko has quietly added battery storage to its PV product portfolio in the US, including an 8kW/19.2kWh residential unit.
Rooftop solar set to continue growth in 2021, and take batteries and EVs along for the ride
SunWiz report predicts domestic market growth in both solar batteries and electric vehicles, as households and businesses start to embrace full suite of low-emissions technologies.
Zinc-air flow batteries target Australia market with minimum eight hours storage
Zinc8’s zinc-air flow batteries with a minimum of 8 hours storage, a 25-year life span and claims of costs as low as $US45kWh are coming to Australia via new partnership deal.
Tesla raises Powerwall 2 home battery price in US – will Australia follow?
Tesla has reportedly raised the price of its Powerwall 2 home battery units by $US500, due to heavy demand through a scorching US summer. Will Australia be next?
RACV Solar, Tesla batteries power Phillip Island prosthetic hand manufacturer
Victorian charity that uses 3D printers to manufacture prosthetic hands for children, for free, is now being powered by solar and Tesla Powerwalls.
Community solar “shining light” endorsed by John Hewson ahead of call for investors
Former Liberal leader backs plans for 1.8MW community solar and battery farm in New South Wales city of Goulburn, as developers issue call for investors.
All-electric, all-solar Canberra suburb set to launch unique home battery trial
Evoenergy prepares to launch a government-backed battery storage trial across up to 75 solar homes in the all-electric ACT suburb of Ginninderry.
