The Haier Smart Cube AI-optimised energy storage system enables the smooth integration of solar energy generation, powering appliances and equipment, electric vehicles and low-carbon heating, while giving the user total control.

We talk to Elli Group, the EV infrastructure and utility arm of automotive OEM Volkswagen, about its new second life energy storage and energy trading ventures.

BMW has partnered with a California utility to test out vehicle-to-X technologies, while fellow carmaker Volvo has invested in a bi-directional charging solutions provider.

Manufacturers should make bi-directional charging possible to allow batteries to be used as stationary energy storage, according to Senator.

California utility PG&E has invited residential and commercial customers to enrol onto three vehicle-to-everything (V2X) programmes using EV batteries for a range of use cases.

Stem Inc and Sunverge, best known for providing battery and solar-plus-storage solutions for businesses and homes respectively, are partnering with companies in the electric vehicle (EV) sector.