Puerto Rico receives an influx of solar-powered help
The U.S. territory is still devastated and is struggling with basic needs, including a widespread lack of electricity. Global nonprofit OHorizons and battery company sonnen are trying to help.
Amid devastation, Tesla begins restoring power in Puerto Rico
Current estimates suggest 80% of Puerto Rico is still without power, but thanks to Elon Musk’s efforts at least one children’s hospital has been able to turn the lights on.
sonnenCommunity comes to the United States
A 2,900 home planned development in Arizona will feature electricity trading between a network of PV and battery systems, as a grid-tied microgrid that will also absorb excess power at strategic times for the local grid.
sonnen to build microgrids in Puerto Rico
The company has already begun shipping energy storage systems to Puerto Rico, and hopes to have the first microgrids up and running in a month’s time.
sonnen to open new manufacturing and R&D hub in Atlanta
Production at the InnovationHub expected to commence in the second quarter of the year, the German storage specialist confirmed. Facility combines sonnen’s U.S. manufacturing operations and product research capabilities.
sonnen steals top Tesla executive
The German energy-storage company hired the highest-ranking North American sales manager from Tesla to spearhead its U.S. expansion plans
Sonnen receives further $85 million investment
The German company announced that it has secured USD 85 million in growth capital, some of which came from two new partners, which will help the company consolidate its healthy position further in the booming energy storage market.
Energy storage on the rise: New videos from pv magazine LIVE
We bring you interviews with Sonnen, Enphase and Ideal Power from the SPI 2016 trade show
Sonnen introduces new residential battery at up to 40% cost reduction
The new 4 kWh sonnenBatterie eco compact retails at $5,950 plus inverter but before installation.
Residential storage warms rapidly
Solar+storage: As the U.S. residential solar market matures, a growing number of homeowners are looking at various battery storage options as an addition to their arrays. pv magazine examines the state of the market, the challenges ahead and the leading players in this increasingly competitive space.
