The world is witnessing an energy revolution. As traditional coal plants grow older, we''re seeing a rapid increase in the use of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar
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
The U.S. has become a "side character" in the global story of renewable energy, experts say. China dominates the sector, with positive implications for the climate and their
By analyzing data and forecasts from various sources, including government reports, industry publications, and academic studies, this study provides insights into the
In terms of storage types, the dominant advantage of lithium-ion batteries continues to expand, accounting for 97.4% of the new type storage installation. Other types,
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
The skyrocketing demand for energy storage solutions, driven by the need to integrate intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar into the power grid
Key Findings: Wind and solar combined grew by 16%, reinforcing their role as the fastest growing areas of the energy system. China was responsible for 56% of new additions
4 hours ago The rapid rise of renewables, particularly wind and solar, has increased volatility in wholesale electricity markets.
The world is witnessing an energy revolution. As traditional coal plants grow older, we''re seeing a rapid increase in the use of
The skyrocketing demand for energy storage solutions, driven by the need to integrate intermittent renewable energy sources such as
New York/ London, Febru– The cost of clean power technologies such as wind, solar and battery technologies are expected to fall further by 2-11% in 2025, breaking last year''s
The Southern African solar container market is experiencing significant growth, with demand increasing by over 420% in the past five years. Containerized solar solutions now account for approximately 38% of all temporary and mobile solar installations in the region. South Africa leads with 45% market share, driven by mining operations, agricultural applications, remote communities, and construction site power needs that have reduced energy costs by 60-70% compared to diesel generators. The average system size has increased from 40kW to over 250kW, with innovative container designs cutting transportation costs by 65% compared to traditional solutions. Emerging technologies including bifacial modules and integrated energy management have increased energy yields by 25-35%, while modular designs and local assembly have created new economic opportunities across the solar container value chain. Typical containerized projects now achieve payback periods of 3.5-5.5 years with levelized costs below R1.40/kWh.
Containerized energy storage solutions are revolutionizing power management across South Africa's industrial and commercial sectors. Mobile 20ft and 40ft BESS containers now provide flexible, scalable energy storage with deployment times reduced by 70% compared to traditional stationary installations. Advanced lithium-ion technologies (LFP and NMC) have increased energy density by 40% while reducing costs by 35% annually. Intelligent energy management systems now optimize charging/discharging cycles based on real-time electricity pricing (including Eskom time-of-use tariffs), increasing ROI by 50-70%. Safety innovations including advanced thermal management and integrated fire suppression have reduced risk profiles by 90%. These innovations have improved project economics significantly, with commercial and industrial energy storage projects typically achieving payback in 2.5-4.5 years through peak shaving, demand charge reduction, and backup power capabilities. Recent pricing trends show standard 20ft containers (250kWh-850kWh) starting at R1.6 million and 40ft containers (850kWh-2.5MWh) from R3.2 million, with flexible financing including lease-to-own and energy-as-a-service models available.