BW ESS and Sungrow celebrate the successful commercial operation of the 100MW/331MWh Bramley battery energy storage system (BESS), a milestone in strengthening UK energy security. Featuring Sungrow's PowerTitan 2.0, the project benefits from cutting-edge grid-forming technology, enhanced safety features, and optimized cost efficiency, ensuring long-term performance. LONDON, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BW ESS and Sungrow are pleased to announce the commercial operation of the 100MW/331MWh Bramley battery energy storage system (BESS). The commercial operation ceremony that took place on site on Monday, February 17th, marked this significant milestone for the project. 100MW/331MWh Bramley Energy Storage Project in the UK Now Operational, Thanks to BW ESS and Sungrow Installed with Sungrow's cutting-edge BESS 3-hour PowerTitan 2.0, the Bramley project will play a vital role in bolstering UK energy security and fortifying the resilience of the electricity system. The project is connected to the UK grid 132kV electric circuit by the loop-in and loop-out Extra High Voltage (EHV) solution, optimising line protection and power generation protection schemes. The grid-forming technologies of PowerTitan 2.0 help tackle the power grid challenges of decreasing inertia and damping due to the increasing penetration of renewable energy sources. In addition, the PowerTitan 2.0's pioneering technology significantly reduces both capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) costs. The all-in-one AC-DC block design of PowerTitan 2.0, with pre-assembled battery modules and PCS, ensures seamless integration, significantly reducing installation time. With PowerTitan 2.0, the project complies with the UK electricity market codes and actively participates in grid balancing, ancillary services, and wholesale energy trading, ensuring competitive benefits for stakeholders. As safety is the priority of energy storage systems, Sungrow conducted the world's largest BESS burn test for the PowerTitan 2.0, enabling exceptional safety for plants including the Bramley project. "This is a landmark moment for BW ESS' UK roll-out, and a notable project in the context of the UK's energy transition," said Erik Strømsø, CEO of BW ESS. "Bramley is a state-of-the-art, pioneering project aligned with our mission to unlock the value of energy storage. I'm grateful that so many of our peers and partners were able to join us to mark the occasion." Shawn Shi, President of Sungrow Europe, commented: "We are proud to partner with BW ESS on this groundbreaking project. The Bramley BESS exemplifies our commitment to advancing clean energy solutions that not only support grid stability but also contribute to a more resilient and sustainable energy future. With the PowerTitan 2.0, we are setting new standards for efficiency, safety, and scalability, ensuring that we continue to meet the evolving energy needs of the UK and beyond." The partnership between Sungrow and BW ESS continues to grow. Last September, Sungrow further solidified its collaboration with BW ESS, signing an agreement for a 1.4GWh PowerTitan 2.0 ESS to support the development of the Hams Hall energy storage project in the UK. About Sungrow Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 28 years. As of December 2024, Sungrow has installed 740 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The Company is recognized as the world's No. 1 on PV inverter shipments (S&P Global Commodity Insights) and the world's most bankable energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects in over 180 countries, supported by a network of 520 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experience. At Sungrow, we're committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit: www.sungrowpower.com. CONTACT: Mina Zhang, mina.zhang@cn.sungrowpower.com
Participating in the DVN Lighting Workshop in Munich on February 19 and 20 Showcasing Nexlide, a new product featuring unique 'Edge' and 'Vision' technologies Hosting a roadshow for major European clients, gearing up to target European markets SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Innotek (CEO Moon Hyuksoo) announced on February 19 that it will participate in the 34th Lighting Workshop organized by Driving Vision News(DVN) to showcase its innovative automotive lighting technology. LG Innotek employees demonstrate Nexlide Vision. The product integrates Pixel Lighting, which enables various text and animation effects, and Smart Film technologies. Headquartered in France, DVN is a leading publication and academic organization in the automotive components industry. It hosts annual Lighting Workshops worldwide, which are renowned as a platform for exchange that brings together global leaders in vehicle OEMs and electronic components to discuss key issues of the automotive lighting industry and share insights on technology trends. This year's first DVN Lighting Workshop will take place on February 19 and 20 at Motorworld Munich, Germany. Various seminar sessions will be held over two days under the theme of 'Next Challenges: Sustainability, Development Speed Acceleration, and Software.' LG Innotek will participate in the session titled 'Innovative Technology - Light Source' on the afternoon of February 19, where it will introduce the innovative technologies that the company has applied to Nexlide, a flexible stereoscopic automotive lighting module. The company holds more than 700 patents related to surface light sources (a light source with a surface with uniform illumination and no thickness). This technology enables the creation of automotive lighting modules that are thinner but emit light more evenly and brightly, enhancing automotive design flexibility for clients. During the workshop, an exhibition will also be held to showcase new next-generation automotive lighting products from participating companies. LG Innotek will install a booth and exhibit its Nexlide lineup, all of which can be applied to the front and rear of vehicles. These include Nexlide A, a rear lamp module that minimizes module thickness while providing bright, even light using LG Innotek's unique micro-optical pattern technology, and Nexlide A+, the industry's first surface light source module for front-end lighting applications. LG Innotek won the Innovation Award for Nexlide A+ at CES 2025. Other highlights of the exhibition include Nexlide C+, which uses 3D lighting technology to create 3D images, and Nexlide M, which can be mounted on both the front and rear of a vehicle and for which orders have been steadily increasing. LG Innotek will also unveil two new Nexlide products: Nexlide Edge, which has been made slimmer by replacing the LED packages with LED chips, and Nexlide Vision, which combines Pixel Lighting and Smart Film technologies to create various text and animation effects. Nexlide Vision will be exhibited through a hands-on demonstration for visitors. Its main feature is its ability to create not only pixels but also lines and planes. Visitors can write messages on a digital pad installed next to the product, and the text will appear on the automotive lights. An LG Innotek representative said, "Our technology is a key technology in the future mobility era as it significantly enhances V2X (vehicle-to-everything) communication using vehicle lamps," and added, "Currently, when a vehicle makes a sudden stop, all the driver can do is activate the hazard lights. Once Nexlide Vision is commercialized, however, vehicles will be able to communicate the driver's situation to the outside world in greater detail, such as the reason for the sudden stop and what kind of help is needed." Following the DVN Lighting Workshop, LG Innotek plans to conduct a roadshow for major European OEM clients, seeking to expand its share of the region's automotive lighting market. The company aims to grow its automotive lighting business into billion-dollar enterprise by 2030. Byaengkuk Yoo, head of LG Innotek's Automotive Components Business Unit, commented, "LG Innotek will continue to introduce automotive lighting module products that deliver exceptional customer value and grow to become a reliable technology partner—in not only North America but also Europe and Japan." LG Innotek employees demonstrate Nexlide Vision. The product integrates Pixel Lighting, which enables various text and animation effects, and Smart Film technologies. An aerial view of LG Innotek’s booth at the DVN Lighting Workshop in Munich on February 19 and 20, 2025.
SHANGHAI, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- electronica China 2025 will take place from April 15 to 17, 2025 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), in halls W3-W5 and N1-N5. It is expected to attract a total of 1,700 high-quality exhibitors from Chinese and international markets covering 100,000 square meters. The visitor registration is going on heatedly, register now and check out the highlights of the important trade fair for the electronics industry in Asia. Tech Exhibition Areas: Highlighting the Allure of Electronic Technology The venue will feature sections for semiconductors, sensors, power supplies, testing and measurement, passive components, displays, connectors, switches, wiring harnesses and cables, distributors, printed circuit boards, electronic manufacturing services, semiconductor intelligent manufacturing, etc. 1,700 premium enterprises from both Chinese and international markets will join in succession, showcasing their cutting - edge scientific research achievements and industry solutions. Theme Forums: Exploring the Future Development of Technological Innovation This year's exhibition will continue to host multiple themed forums, focusing on popular application markets and rapidly evolving industries such as electric vehicles, automotive electronics, humanoid robot, third-generation semiconductor, embedded system, AI, IoT, energy storage, smart manufacturing, connector, motor drive. Industry leaders, technical experts, and academic researchers from the electronic sector, application domains, and research institutes will be invited to address audience queries, share case studies, and provide cutting-edge technological solutions. Click to register now: https://ec.global-eservice.com/?lang=en&channel=mts For more information, please contact:Chloe Qiu at chloe.qiu@mm-sh.com.
TOKYO, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- February 19, 2025 at the opening of Japan's World Smart Energy Week 2025, Polyshine Solar captivated global attention with its revolutionary lightweight flexible photovoltaic modules. Designed to redefine rooftop solar adoption worldwide, the product combines ultra-lightweight engineering, easy installation, and a 25-year performance guarantee, empowering households and businesses to utilize clean energy. Visitors explore Polyshine Solar's booth at Japan’s World Smart Energy Week 2025 Key Innovations 70% Weight Reduction: Utilizing patented polymer encapsulation technology, the modules achieve a remarkable weight reduction of 70% compared to traditional glass-based panels (as light as 2.92 kg/㎡). With a bending radius of 0.5 meters, they eliminate installation barriers for curved surfaces or low-load-bearing structures, requiring zero retrofitting costs. Easy Installation: Featuring peel-and-stick adhesion or strap-fastening options, the system enables rapid, secure deployment of distributed solar stations, making green energy accessible in minutes. Global Compliance: Certified by TUV, CQC, CE, and other international authorities, the product meets diverse energy transition needs across markets. Product Lineup Commercial & Industrial Rooftop Series: Seamlessly adheres to curved or low-load roofs without drilling or mounting frames. Balcony Solar Solutions: Integrated grommets and Velcro straps allow DIY installation, transforming urban spaces into micro power plants. Driving the Energy TransitionPolyshine Solar represents not just a product but a paradigm shift. By simplifying solar installation to "stick-and-generate" ease, it democratizes access to renewable energy. At the exhibition, the company received over 2,000 inquiries, underscoring its transformative potential. Moving forward, Polyshine Solar plans global deployment of its systems, turning underutilized rooftops into clean energy assets and empowering every building owner to contribute to sustainable development. Visitors explore Polyshine Solar's booth at Japan’s World Smart Energy Week 2025
MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The global semiconductor manufacturing industry closed 2024 with strong fourth quarter results and solid year-on-year (YoY) growth across most of the key industry segments, SEMI announced today in its Q4 2024 publication of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor (SMM) Report, prepared in partnership with TechInsights. The industry outlook is cautiously optimistic at the start of 2025 as seasonality and macroeconomic uncertainty may impede near-term growth despite momentum from strong investments related to AI applications. Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Reports Solid Q4 2024 Results, SEMI Reports After declining in the first half of 2024, electronics sales bounced back later in the year resulting in a 2% annual increase. Electronics sales grew 4% YoY in Q4 2024 and are expected to see a 1% YoY increase in Q1 2025 impacted by seasonality. Integrated circuit (IC) sales rose by 29% YoY in Q4 2024 and continued growth is expected in Q1 2025 with a 23% increase YoY as AI-fueled demand continues boosting shipments of high-performance computing (HPC) and datacenter memory chips. Similar to electronics sales, semiconductor capital expenditures (CapEx) decreased in the first half of 2024 but saw a strong rebound, particularly in the fourth quarter, resulting in 3% annual growth by the end of 2024. Memory-related CapEx continued to lead the growth surging 53% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 56% YoY in Q4 2024. Non-memory CapEx also edged up in Q4 2024 showing 19% QoQ and 17% YoY improvement. Total CapEx is expected to remain strong in Q1 2025, growing 16% relative to the same period of the previous year on the strength of investments to support high bandwidth memory (HBM) capacity additions for AI deployment. The semiconductor capital equipment segment remained resilient primarily due to increased investments into expanding leading-edge logic, advanced packaging and HBM capacity. Wafer fab equipment (WFE) spending increased 14% YoY and 8% QoQ in Q4 2024. Quarterly WFE billings are expected to be around $26 billion in Q1 2025. China's investment continues to play a significant role in the WFE market but started to subside by end of the year. Additionally, back-end equipment showed strong increases in Q4 2024 with the Test segment logging 5% QoQ growth and an impressive 55% YoY increase for the quarter, while the Assembly and Packaging segment experienced a YoY increase of 15%. Both segments are expected to show similar QoQ growth between 6-8% in Q1 2025. In Q4 2024, installed wafer fab capacity surpassed a record 42 million wafers per quarter worldwide (in 300mm wafer equivalent), and capacity is projected to reach nearly 42.7 million in Q1 2025. Foundry and Logic-related capacity continues to show stronger increases, growing 2.3% QoQ in Q4 2024, and the segment is projected to rise 2.1% in Q1 2025 driven by capacity expansion for advanced nodes. Memory capacity increased 1.1% in Q4 2024 and is forecasted to remain at the same level in Q1 2025 driven by strong demand for HBM. "Despite seasonality and the challenges of macroeconomic uncertainty, momentum in AI-driven investments continues to fuel expansion across key segments, including memory, capital expenditures, and wafer fab equipment," said Clark Tseng, Senior Director of Market Intelligence at SEMI. "Looking forward for 2025, the industry remains cautiously optimistic, with robust growth prospects driven by ongoing demand for high-performance computing and data center buildout." "As we begin the year, our expectation is for stronger performance in the second half, with semiconductor sales anticipated to remain flat sequentially in the first half, followed by a notable double-digit increase in the latter half," said Boris Metodiev, Director of Market Analysis at TechInsights. "Inventory challenges persist for discrete, analog, and optoelectronic manufacturers, which will need to be addressed before we can expect widespread growth to resume." The Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor (SMM) report provides end-to-end data on the worldwide semiconductor manufacturing industry. The report highlights key trends based on industry indicators including capital equipment, fab capacity, and semiconductor and electronics sales, along with a capital equipment market forecast. The SMM report also contains two years of quarterly data and a one-quarter outlook for the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain including leading IDM, fabless, foundry, and OSAT companies. An SMM subscription includes quarterly reports. Download a sample of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor report. For more information on the report or to subscribe, please contact the SEMI Market Intelligence Team at mktstats@semi.org. Details on SEMI market data are available at SEMI Market Data. About SEMI SEMI® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members' business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more. Association ContactSherrie Gutierrez/SEMIPhone: 1.831.889.3800 Email: sgutierrez@semi.org
QINGDAO, China, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading global home appliance and consumer electronics brand, has reinforced its competitive strength in the global market. Hisense's global TV shipments reached 29.14 million units in 2024, accounting for 14% of the global market share, according to data from the international market research institute Omdia. Hisense has secured the No. 2 position globally from 2022 through 2024, stands as the only TV manufacturer to achieve continuous growth over seven consecutive years. Hisense TV ranked global No. 2 Hisense has solidified its position as the global leader in the large-screen TV market. With a 19.8% market share in shipments for TVs sized 75 inches and above, Hisense ranks first globally. In the ultra-large TV segment, Hisense holds a dominant market share of 30.3% for 98-inch+ models and an impressive 58.8% for 100-inch+ models, also securing the top global position. According to GFK and Circana, Hisense TVs rank first in countries such as Japan, Australia, South Africa, and Slovenia. Hisense's ongoing success in a highly competitive market is due to its commitment to user-centric technology and ultimate quality, enhancing everyday life for customers. As the pinnacle of Hisense's technology, the 116-inch TriChroma LED TV features advanced RGB Local Dimming Display Technology. Powered by the Hi-View AI Engine X, it uses AI-driven features like AI Peak Brightness and AI RGB Local Dimming to ensure real-time adjustments for vivid, lifelike visuals. For Hisense, AI is the driving force behind innovation, enhancing viewing experiences and energy efficiency. Hisense's unwavering commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has solidified its position as a global TV market leader. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships, Hisense continues to enhance the viewing experience and set industry standards. As it looks to the future, Hisense is well-positioned to sustain its growth and remain a top choice for consumers worldwide. About Hisense Hisense is a leading global home appliance and consumer electronics brand. According to Omdia, Hisense has ranked No. 2 globally in total TV shipments from 2022 to 2024, and No. 1 in 100''+ TVs segment from 2023 to 2024. The company has rapidly expanded to operate in more than 160 countries and specializes in multi-media goods, home appliances, and intelligent IT information.
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