[SMM PV News] RayGen Deploys 1 MW Solar and Thermal Storage System in Brazil

SK On will transition to a unified production system centered on its SK Battery America (SKBA) operations in Georgia to improve efficiency in North America. According to the company on the 3rd, starting April 6 (local time), production volumes from SKBA’s first plant will be transferred to the second plant. In addition, part of the second plant’s production lines will be converted from electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing to energy storage system (ESS) production. The Georgia Plant 1 has an annual capacity of 10GWh and began commercial operations in the first quarter of 2022, while Plant 2 has a capacity of 12GWh and started operations in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Recently, the Binhe Haoyu 100MW/200MWh independent energy storage station in Zhucheng completed acceptance and entered commercial operation. The project was invested in by an energy storage industry fund jointly initiated by Corun, CALB, and Kaibo Capital. It was jointly developed by members of the large energy storage ecosystem consortium, including Corun, CALC, Goxia Technology, Duanrui Technology, and Star Energy New Energy. The station adopts a hybrid energy storage technology route combining "lithium iron phosphate + all-vanadium redox flow batteries," which can meet the grid's full-time-scale regulation needs while significantly reducing the lifecycle levelized cost of energy, enhancing overall system economy and safety, and maximizing operational efficiency and economic benefits.

On April 1, ChuNeng New Energy showcased its full-scenario energy storage solutions at the ESIE 2026 exhibition, demonstrating for the first time a 6.25MWh energy storage system solution based on the integration of 588Ah batteries and CTP3.0 module-less technology, attracting significant industry attention. As the industry's first solution deeply integrating 588Ah large-format cells with CTP3.0 module-less technology, it demonstrates unique value in dimensions such as system integration efficiency, thermal management safety, and large-scale application. Within the lithium iron phosphate system, the 588Ah battery achieves leading performance with a gravimetric energy density of 190Wh/kg, a volumetric energy density of 419Wh/L, and an energy efficiency of 96.5%.