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Sungrow Launches PowerStack 255CS: A Next-Gen C&I Energy Storage System Redefining Efficiency, Safety, and Convenience

HEFEI, China, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, a global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, proudly announces the launch of PowerStack 255CS, the next-generation liquid-cooling commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage system, at Global Renewable Energy Summit 2025. Designed to redefine efficiency, safety, and convenience, the PowerStack 255CS accelerates the global transition toward a sustainable energy future.

Sungrow C&I ESS PowerStack 255CS Launches at GRES 2025
Sungrow C&I ESS PowerStack 255CS Launches at GRES 2025

The Growing Demand of C&I Energy Storage

With increasing global policy support, the installed capacity of C&I energy storage is expected to reach 46GWh by 2028. Businesses worldwide are turning to C&I ESS, to reduce energy consumption, lower electricity costs, enhance power supply reliability, and support the integration of renewable energy. However, the rapid energy transition requires innovative storage solutions to tackle pressing challenges such as unstable power supply and grid pressure from from growing demands of EV charging.

PowerStack 255CS: A Leap in Energy Storage Technology with 314Ah Cells Battery

  • High Efficiency & Extended Lifespan

Equipped with 314Ah battery cells, the PowerStack 255CS delivers a 257kWh capacity (2-hour system) or 514kWh capacity (4-hour system) for a single container. Following Sungrow’s renowned AC Block product design, the system ensures a round-trip efficiency (RTE) of more than 90% and a product design lifetime of up to 20 years.

Besides, incorporating advanced liquid-cooling technology, the AI-controlled heat balance technology analyzes the cell temperature and the operating conditions data, intelligently adjusting the cooling power to reduce auxiliary power consumption by 33% – maximizing both performance and economic benefits.

  • Unparalleled Safety Standards 

The PowerStack 255CS meets top-tier global safety certifications, including UL9540 and NFPA855/69/68/14, ensuring the highest standards of protection. It features advanced cell anomaly detection and multi-stage overcurrent protection to prevent thermal runaway. The system integrates early fire detection with multiple suppression measures, minimizing risks at every stage. With a comprehensive safety design incorporating cabinet-level, rack-level, and pack-level fuse protection, the PowerStack 255CS delivers robust fire prevention and enhanced operational security.

  • Unmatched Flexibility & Convenience

With a fully integrated Energy Management System (EMS), Power Conversion System (PCS), and Battery Management System (BMS), PowerStack 255CS streamlines energy storage operations while reducing installation complexity. The system supports multiple layout configurations, offering adaptable deployment for diverse site requirements. Additionally, pre-installed and pre-commissioned components enable rapid grid connection, enhancing overall efficiency. Its’ innovative design allows for scalable parallel applications, supporting up to 25 units and projects between 257kWh and 6.4MWh, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of energy storage needs.

  • Optimized for Diverse Energy Scenarios

A superior product alone does not guarantee optimal energy solutions. Optimal energy solutions of today require more than a superior product. Sungrow tailors PowerStack 255CS applications for various scenarios, ensuring maximum profitability and grid stability:

Standalone Energy Storage: Featuring an ultra-fast response time of 100ms, up to a hundred frequency regulation bids per day to maximize revenue. It also integrates Sungrow’s innovative grid-forming technology, ensuring stability even in complex grid environments.

PV + Energy Storage Integration: Supporting both AC and DC coupling, the system enables maximum solar power utilization and grid stability.

EV Charger + Energy Storage: Fast and convenient site construction through realizing demand control of storage and charger coordination in software, reducing transformer capacity retrofitting, and maximizing benefits.

Microgrid Scenarios: Built-in PCS with a three-phase design, 400V AC output without the need for an external transformer, and single-phase 100% unbalanced load support to meet a variety of power needs of users. With automatic transfer switching (ATS), it enables seamless transitions between PV, ESS, and diesel generators, ensuring continuous support for critical loads.

Premium Power Experience & Global Reach

Sungrow’s commercial and industrial products have been deployed in over 1,000 projects worldwide, spanning various industries, including metallurgy, automotive, and textiles. Sungrow solutions are widely used across Europe, including Spain, the Benelux region, Italy, and other countries, as well as in Australia, Japan, the Middle East, and South Africa, among other regions. Furthermore, Sungrow has established five major global service regions (China, Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa), with over 520 service outlets, serving customers in more than 180 countries and regions.

Now available in the IEC, UL, and AU versions, Sungrow reaffirms its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for businesses worldwide. The PowerStack 255CS is a testament to Sungrow’s mission of driving innovation in energy storage and paving the way toward a greener future.

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.

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces the 5L DynaDrive Single-Use Bioreactor to Simplify and Accelerate Process Development and Help Bring Therapies to Market Faster

First-of-its-kind bench scale bioreactor enabling productivity, scalability and efficiency supporting reduced environmental impact

SINGAPORE, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the 5L DynaDrive Single-Use Bioreactor (S.U.B.), designed to meet the evolving needs of modern bioprocessing. The 5L DynaDrive expands the company’s robust portfolio of bioreactors, offering seamless scalability from 1 to 5,000 liters and accelerating bench-scale process development, while facilitating the cost-effective transition from bench to commercialization with consistent reactor design and film across all scales.

“The introduction of the 5L DynaDrive marks a significant advancement in our commitment to helping customers maximize productivity and accelerate time to market,” said Ray Mercier, president of Thermo Fisher’s single-use technologies business. “With 25 years of experience in single-use technology, we are dedicated to meeting our customers’ evolving needs. Our trusted innovations provide seamless scalability and enhanced efficiency, enabling customers to streamline their bioprocessing workflows and successfully develop and commercialize life-saving therapies.”

“The launch of the 5L DynaDrive Single-Use Bioreactor furthers our commitment to customer centricity and operational excellence, driving easier scale-up and enhanced bioprocessing capabilities across APJ,” said Tony Acciarito, President of Thermo Fisher, Asia Pacific Japan. “This addition to our product portfolio will strengthen customer capabilities, accelerate access to life-saving therapies, and enable sustainable healthcare solutions tailored to the diverse needs of the region.”

The 5L DynaDrive single-use bioreactor is engineered to meet the diverse needs of large biopharma, Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs), and small biotech companies. Its user-friendly design and benchtop size enables use with the HyPerforma™ G3Lab Controller to provide exceptional scalability and scalable proof of concept, affordably. With a 27% increase in productivity compared to glass bioreactors, the 5L DynaDrive combines small size with high performance and offers effective scale-up with consistent design, software, and film across all sizes. The robust, reliable solution utilizes biobased films built on Thermo Fisher’s existing Aegis™ film offerings and BioTitan Retention Devices, enabling minimized product loss and more sustainability.

To learn more about Thermo Fisher’s DynaDrive portfolio, please visit www.thermofisher.com/dynadrive.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue over $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com

Graylog Security and Log Management Solutions Drive Record 564% Growth in APAC Region

Strengthens Regional Support; Opens Office in Singapore

HOUSTON and HONG KONG, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Graylog, a leader in Threat Detection, Investigation, and Response, is deepening its commitment to the APAC region following a 6.5X increase in sales over the past two years — the fastest growth rate of any market for the company. As demand for modern security and log management solutions continues to rise, Graylog is expanding its footprint with a new office in Singapore, complementing its existing presence in Hong Kong. To further support this growth, Graylog has partnered with RIPEN, a leading IT security consultancy, to deliver dedicated Tier 1 and Tier 2 customer support across the region.

“Our growth in APAC isn’t just about numbers—it’s about ensuring our customers can quickly detect and respond to security threats,” said Adam Abernethy, Vice President of Customer Enablement at Graylog. “With RIPEN’s deep expertise and hands-on experience using Graylog in real-world security operations, customers get direct access to skilled professionals who can help them solve problems fast.

Expanding Graylog’s Global Sales and Support Network

Following the establishment of the company’s regional APAC office in 2022, Graylog is further expanding with the opening of an office in Singapore and the appointment of Gerald Lum as Regional Vice President of Sales. In this role, Mr. Lum will oversee the sales operations and performance in APAC, drive revenue targets, and implement sales strategies.

“As a cyber security evangelist with more than 20 years of sales and leadership experience, we welcome Gerald to the team and look forward to his contributions as we continue to help organizations across the APAC region enhance security operations, improve log management efficiency, and reduce operational costs,” said Joshua Ziel, Chief Sales Officer at Graylog.

The region continues to play an increasingly vital role in the company’s global expansion. As adoption accelerates, Mr. Lum’s arrival and the RIPEN partnership ensures that security teams have the resources, expertise, and support they need to maximize the value of their Graylog deployments.

Localised Support for APAC Security and IT Teams

RIPEN’s team will handle in-region support for Graylog’s Threat Detection, Investigation, and Response (TDIR) and Centralized Log Management solutions, helping customers:

  • Resolve security issues faster with direct access to experienced professionals
  • Get support in local languages for Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting
  • Streamline security operations by optimizing log management and threat detection workflows

“Having witnessed the transformative power of Graylog first-hand, we are thrilled to join forces to empower security and IT teams across APAC,” stated Raymond CHENG, VP of Operation at RIPEN. “Our collaboration will provide APAC customers with an unmatched advantage – the combined strength of our specialized knowledge and Graylog’s powerful technology – enabling them to detect threats faster, respond more effectively, and ultimately, stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape.”

RIPEN’s credentials include:

  • Accreditation from the Hong Kong Government’s Government IT Products (GITP) Scheme
  • ISO 9001:2015 certification from Accredited Certification International Limited (ACi)
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner and AWS Solutions Architect Associate certifications

APAC regional support is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 HKT, complementing Graylog’s existing global support coverage.

About Graylog

Graylog is the no-nonsense SIEM that cuts through noise and complexity. It delivers what security teams need most: full visibility, faster investigations, and smarter detection—without trade-offs or surprise costs. From automated workflows to correlation and anomaly detection, Graylog helps analysts move faster and stay focused. With a product suite spanning Graylog Enterprise, Security, API Security, and Open, we support everyone from large enterprises to lean teams. Trusted by over 60,000 organizations around the world. Learn more at graylog.com or connect with us on Bluesky and LinkedIn.

 

Navigating Robotics Deployment Challenges with SINBON

With expertise in designing and manufacturing the nervous systems of robotics solutions, SINBON focuses on solving implementation challenges with customization.

TAIPEI, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In spite of the potential for robotics technology to expand productivity, several implementation challenges continue to stand in the way of more widespread adoption. To help companies navigate these challenges, SINBON Electronics Co., Ltd. (TWSE#:3023), a leading electronic components maker and total solution provider, is highlighting the importance of customizing solutions to the unique characteristics of an industry, business, facility, and process.

To learn more about SINBON’s in-depth robotics expertise, please visit www.sinbon.com or follow on LinkedIn.

Key challenges to implementing robotics

According to the leading robotics review platform QVIRO, project engineers are facing several challenges when implementing automation:

  • Integration with existing systems: Seamlessly incorporating robotic solutions into legacy infrastructures requires flexibility and oftentimes outside expertise.
  • Skilled workforce shortages: Beyond installation, specialized skills are required for maintaining automated equipment.
  • Cost vs. benefit analysis: It is crucial to evaluate the long-term impact of the initial investment instead of focusing on the near term.
  • Safety and compliance: Regulatory standards for robotics usage require meticulous attention to ensure adherence and workplace safety.
  • Technical challenges and maintenance: Operational continuity must be balanced with upkeep of the technology.

Faced with these challenges, unleashing the long-term benefits of automation requires a careful understanding of each company’s unique challenges and its facility’s characteristics. With in-depth expertise in robotics, design for manufacturing, and system integration, SINBON embraces this tailored approach to guide companies in deploying robotics technology.

A decade of innovation in robotics

SINBON specializes in designing and manufacturing the nervous systems of robotics solutions, specifically the wire harnesses, control systems, and printed circuit boards. SINBON particularly excels in making wire harnesses for robotics equipment that are high-performance, lightweight, and ruggedized for various environments, ensuring stability and reliability across applications.

Since entering the robotics sector in 2014, SINBON has expanded its capabilities to encompass various robotics and automation technologies serving many sectors, including:

  • Industrial robots: Mainly for automotive, electronics, and metal processing applications
  • SCARA Robots (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm): For electronics assembly, packaging, and semiconductor manufacturing
  • Humanoid robots: For customer service, education, and healthcare
  • Special-purpose robots: Designed for extreme environments such as military applications, disaster rescue, nuclear processing, and deep-sea exploration
  • Cartesian robots: For high-precision semiconductor packaging, precision instrument assembly, and laboratory automation
  • Service robots: Such as food delivery robots, companion robots, and medical care robots
  • Cobots (collaborative robots): Designed to work alongside humans and enhance workflows
  • Parallel robots (Delta robots): Widely used in food packaging, pharmaceuticals, and automated inspection applications
  • Warehouse robots: Used in smart logistics and warehouse management, including AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) and AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots)

SINBON’s competitive edge

As a sustainability-first manufacturer and trusted partner across Europe, America, and Asia, SINBON guides customers through their automation journey with tailored robotics solutions that drive efficiency and innovation. With a consultative approach and long-term customer support, the company ensures that automation empowers businesses to continuously grow.

About SINBON Electronics

Established in 1989 in Taiwan, SINBON Electronics is a leading provider of integrated design and production services for bespoke interconnect solutions. Driven by a commitment to customer centricity and the principles of ESG, the company offers a wide range of products and OEM/ODM services that ensure reliability and efficiency, combining extensive engineering expertise, industry knowledge, and leading innovations to customize solutions for long-term customer success. SINBON has a global footprint, with operations in Taiwan, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, Hungary, and the United States.

For more information: https://www.sinbon.com/

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DuRoBo Debuts First Product: Krono–Your ePaper Focus Hub

NEW YORK, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DuRoBo, a Dutch technology company, has introduced its debut product, Krono—an AI-powered ePaper focus hub. This Android-based e-ink device combines the capabilities of an e-reader, note-keeper, and audio player. It has now been pre-launched on Indiegogo.

DuRoBo Krono
DuRoBo Krono

This slab-like device, offered in black and white, features a distinctive axis on the back, adorned with breathing lights and a knob at the left end. The overall design gives a mechanical aesthetic. Krono’s UI, in line with its ePaper focus hub positioning, showcases a clean geometric style, with occasional playful visual elements scattered across various interfaces, creating a refreshing and enduring appeal.

Krono’s crowdfunding campaign highlights three primary functionalities: read, record, and listen, each optimized by AI integration for improved performance and usability.

The reading experience, a key strength of ePaper devices, is enhanced by a lightweight, portable body, suitable for on-the-go readers or those enjoying leisurely reading at home. Spark, a notable feature, serves as a note-taking and memo tool. It supports both voice and text input—voice for quickly capturing spontaneous ideas or to-do items, and text for detailed editing and refining of thoughts. Unlike typical E Ink devices focused on reading, Durobo Krono offers a dedicated Music function, expanding its use beyond text to include audio content.

One important advantage of the device is that it runs on an open Android system, allowing users to download apps for reading, podcasts, music, and communication, ensuring a fully personalized user experience.

Overall, the fusion of ePaper, Android, and AI positions Krono as a unique offering, combining a comfortable display, the flexibility of an open system, and AI-powered reading and audio capabilities. It’s expected that Krono can provide a novel experience previously unseen in ePaper products.

About DuRoBo

DuRoBo is a Dutch tech company specializing in ePaper products, including eReaders, tablets, and monitors. With a robust supply chain, exceptional hardware and software development capabilities, and original design expertise, DuRoBo operates across consumer products, industry solutions, and customized collaborations. More information can be found at https://www.durobo.com/ 

In record time: Octa broker on how speed inspires trust


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2025 – In online trading, speed is king. Below, the experts at Octa, a regulated and trusted broker since 2011, break down the aspects of trading where speed matters most and offer an accessible way to accelerate trading progress.

Octa Broker

The modern world revolves around speed and solutions that solve problems faster than their predecessors. Speed advantage determines success in many industries and areas of life: information delivery, financial transactions, manufacturing, sports, and many more. This is especially true about all things digital, particularly online trading, where delays are considered a serious red flag by the modern consumer.

Why modern trading is all about speed

For modern traders, the broker’s ability to provide efficient order execution, fast withdrawals, and timely customer service are the key requirements for building trust. Without speed, a broker can hardly expect to establish long-term client relationships. Moreover, in the financial sector, speed comes in many forms.

The e-brokerage industry entirely depends on high-speed data feeds and information transfers executed with millisecond precision. Retail traders who operate from their desktops or mobile devices find navigating the markets proportionately easier if they are fast enough where and when it counts.

In online trading, especially in scalping or intraday trading with lesser timeframes, a breakout, reversal, or reaction to a news release can happen in seconds. Delayed order execution, a stuttering trading platform, or suspended reaction due to incomplete information can easily turn a low-risk, high-probability trade into a risky venture with an uncertain outcome.

Where in trading speed makes the most difference

Traders emphasise the importance of strategy, but it is the execution that often separates a positive outcome from a negative one. Choosing the right price movement direction is ineffective unless the action is taken on time. Fast execution results in less slippage, better prices, tighter spreads, and greater control over trading risks.

Another speed-related factor that determines a positive trading experience and is, therefore, highly valued by traders is withdrawal speed. Octa broker’s recent survey shows that the ability to withdraw their funds without hiccups is one of the main reasons traders choose one broker over another.

Octa broker uses its global reach to establish close cooperation with various payment providers and systems. This way, Octa offers some of the fastest withdrawals on the market while avoiding any hidden charges. All the broker’s fees are reflected in its terms and conditions and can be reviewed in advance.

CFDs: a perfect instrument for modern-day trading

Contracts for difference, or CFDs, are well-known for speed and flexibility. Instead of buying an asset or a futures contract with delivery obligations, CFDs involve trading price movement, and that makes the entire transaction faster and more direct.

CFDs enable traders to profit from upward and downward market movements without restrictions. There is no need to wait for a market surge or borrow from an exchange when going short, as is often the case with crypto trading. This flexibility is especially advantageous in fast-moving markets, where direction can reverse in seconds.

Another advantage of CFDs is tight spreads and direct market access, which ensures that the displayed prices are among the most competitive in the market. Trades are executed without interference, eliminating delays and improving the chances of getting filled at or near the intended price.

Last but not least, CFDs provide multiple leverage options, which, if used wisely, can significantly increase a trader’s potential, albeit at the cost of increased exposure. Leverage allows traders to capitalise on short bursts of volatility instead of waiting for a major directional move to turn a profit.

Modern trading is driven by speed, efficiency, and transparency. Brokers build trust by allowing traders to operate efficiently in a high-frequency environment and act on volatility without delay. By ensuring fast withdrawals and a transparent, clearly communicated fee structure, brokers facilitate a seamless trading journey for their clients, contributing to their success in a vibrant environment where speed reigns supreme.
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Trading involves risks and may not be suitable for all investors. Use your expertise wisely and evaluate all associated risks before making an investment decision. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

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Hashtag: #Octa

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Octa

is an international CFD broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services used by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools.

The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.

In Southeast Asia, Octa received the ‘Best Trading Platform Malaysia 2024’ and the ‘Most Reliable Broker Asia 2023’ awards from Brands and Business Magazine and International Global Forex Awards, respectively.

Sungrow Redefines Utility-Scale Solar Solutions with Launch of 1+X 2.0 Modular Inverter

HEFEI, China, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the global leading inverter and energy storage system provider, unveiled its groundbreaking 1+X 2.0 Modular Inverter for utility-scale applications during the Global Renewable Energy Summit 2025, held April 7-9. The 1+X 2.0 Modular Inverter features a more scalable block design (800kW to 9.6MW), stable operation without derating at temperatures up to 52 degrees Celsius, AI-driven fault detection, and pioneering grid-forming capabilities, meeting the high demands for superior performance, maximum availability, and enhanced reliability of the inverter.

Sungrow 1+X Modular Inverter
Sungrow 1+X Modular Inverter

Small Module, Mega Impact
The 1+X 2.0 Modular Inverter provides increased modularity compared to the previous version. With each unit having a power rating of 800kW, the inverter provides flexible scalability from 800kW to 9.6MW (single unit to 12 units in parallel). This results in great flexibility which covers various scenarios.

The product’s split modular design isolates critical components (IGBTs, capacitors) in the upper inverter module for quick field replacement. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) time is slashed to one hour per module swap—the easy O&M enables field engineers to perform quick replacements.

With the AI-powered diagnostics function, the 1+X Modular Inverter provides real-time fault identification, eliminating manual troubleshooting and delays, accelerating repairs, and minimizing reliance on manpower.

Enhanced Durability in Harsh Conditions
Engineered to be robust in harsh conditions such as scorching heat in the Middle East, the 1+X 2.0 Modular Inverter integrates high-power-density semiconductors, a high-efficiency heat exchanger as well as a dual-cycle thermal management system to ensure optimized heat dissipation, maintaining stable operation without derating when the temperature reaches up to 52 degrees Celsius.

Its IP66 protection construction provides resilience to extreme conditions. The sealed module, with internal components fully protected and using advanced heat dissipation techniques as well as self-cleaning air duct functions, will guarantee the high reliability of the inverter.

Holistic AI-Driven DC-Side Safety Management System: Eliminating Fire Risks
Addressing the industry’s top challenge—most PV system faults originate in DC circuits. The DC faults may result in short-circuit, arcing, or even fire. The 1+X 2.0 Modular Inverter is providing a holistic AI-driven DC-side safety management system to solve the issue:

  • Dual DC Arc Protection System
    When an arc fault is detected, the combiner box reliably disconnects the faulty circuit within 40 milliseconds, blocking fire risks at the source. Simultaneously, via inverter cluster control technology, other combiner boxes in the same block are synchronously shut down in tandem to prevent any fault contribution.
  • Terminal Overheating Protection System
    A high-precision temperature sensor network is deployed to monitor inverter terminal temperatures in real-time. Upon detecting abnormal temperatures, the corresponding circuit is immediately disconnected, eliminating fire risks caused by poor electrical contact.

Pioneering Grid-Forming Technology
In addition to installing energy storage systems, the grid-forming capability of the PV system is also critical to the stable operation of projects. Equipped with Sungrow’s solar grid-forming technology, the 1+X 2.0 Modular Inverter can reliably operate in diverse grid conditions. When facing grid fluctuations, the inverter enables equivalent inertia support within five milliseconds, rapidly stabilizing grid frequency. It withstands transient overvoltage up to 1.8 times the rated voltage which meets the highest industry benchmark and automatically adapts to both strong and weak grids, ensuring stable system operation under all grid conditions.

Grid-forming can be used to provide power during plant construction and commissioning by forming a microgrid within or across several inverter blocks. This eliminates the need for diesel generators, accelerates the lead time of grid connection, and maximizes power generation for the lifecycle of the project. This technology was already applied in landmark projects including the Middle East and North America. For example, a 1GW project in the Middle East with this technology achieved grid connection 30 days ahead of schedule, generating 2.9 million USD in additional revenue, significantly reducing the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).

Energy storage is now essential in renewable power plants. Sungrow 1+X Modular Inverter 2.0 is compatible with both DC- and AC-coupled solar-plus-storage solutions, further increasing renewable energy utilization. The DC-coupled solution with this new product is more efficient and cost-effective, enabling an initial investment reduction of over 10% and system conversion efficiency enhanced by 5% compared to traditional AC-coupled solutions. The solution enables 100% grid-forming capability based on AC capacity, making it a solar-plus-storage generator.

Furthermore, the 1+X 2.0 Modular Inverter enables a significant CAPEX and OPEX slash by allowing compliance with more PV modules per string design, MPLC advanced communication technology, larger block designs, intelligent Medium Voltage disconnection, and more flexible O&M. Due to these functions, a 1GW solar plant can have cost savings of approximately 7.41 million USD.

“The 1+X 2.0 represents a paradigm shift for the utility-scale solar market,” said Lee Zhang, Vice President at Sungrow. “From deserts to mountains, it empowers our customers to push boundaries while delivering outstanding returns on investment. We’re proud to drive the energy transition forward with solutions that marry innovation with sustainability,” Zhang added.

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.

Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW Data Centre, gamechanger to revolutionise Nigeria’s Digital Landscape


LAGOS, NIGERIA – EQS Newswire – 15 April 2025 – The newly commissioned LGS2 12MW IT Load Data Centre built by Rack Centre-West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and cloud neutral data centre, has been described as the best-in-class and a game changer that would revolutionise Nigeria’s digital landscape.

The Chairman, Rack Centre, Maher Jarmakani, disclosed this during the official commissioning of the data centre held at the company’s head office in Lagos on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Jarmakani noted that the commissioning of the new facility reinforces the company’s commitment to innovation, reliability and security, stating that its goal of providing premium data infrastructure such as the 12MW IT load LGS2 was geared towards ensuring uninterrupted, energy-efficient, world-class services and providing scalable solutions for enterprises, cloud providers, and financial institutions.

He disclosed that the company would continue to lead and play a critical role in powering Nigeria’s digital future.

“It is important to note that Rack Centre is the only data center located on Lagos Mainland, and with its proximity to critical government apparatus, this facility provides the required connectivity that makes Alausa’s day-to-day communication and cloud services efficient and reliable. Rack Centre’s infrastructure ensures that every byte of data moves swiftly and securely, and our role as a digital switch platform will only grow—connecting people, businesses and ideas to build a truly advanced society,” he said.

In his keynote address, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu who was represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Sam Egube stated that the unveiling of the new 12MW LGS2 IT Load data centre, marks a pivotal moment in the journey towards a truly digital economy.

While commending the management of Rack Centre for constructing a data centre infrastructure with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind, he noted that investment in such advanced technology would certainly attract investors from across the globe particularly those who see Lagos as a hub of innovation and digital transformation.

He further described the company as a trailblazer in the tech and data infrastructure space adding that this new facility represents a leap in the shared ambition to make Lagos a smart, globally competitive digital hub.

Delivering the vote of thanks, the Chief Executive Officer, Rack Centre, Lars Johannisson expressed profound appreciation to the Lagos State Government for creating an enabling environment and providing the necessary support to deliver this landmark project.

Johannisson explained that the facility offers best-in-class services that meet the highest international standards, offering scalable solutions to hyperscalers, enterprises, and cloud service providers.

He described the newly commissioned facility as a significant milestone that symbolises a new chapter in Nigeria’s digital transformation, shaped by technological advancement, sustainable digitisation and AI.

While acknowledging the company’s transformative journey over the last 12 years, he disclosed that the company had risen from a pioneering entrepreneurial venture into a cornerstone of West Africa’s digital ecosystem, thereby underlining its role in securing and enabling Nigeria’s digital economy.

He further noted that with the facility now being utilised, the data centre capacity of the company would increase by eight-fold as this would consolidate its leadership as the digital infrastructure hub in sub-Saharan Africa.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Rack Centre.

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About Rack Centre:

Rack Centre is the leading Tier III Carrier and cloud-neutral data centre in the West African region. Established in 2012, the company focuses solely on providing best-in-class data centre colocation services and interconnection between carriers and customers. Knowing this gives customers a technically superior, physically more secure, and lower-cost environment for their information systems.

The Carrier and Cloud neutrality advantage allows customers to manage traffic to get better value, lower latency, and higher resilience. It also creates an open market for partnerships between customers, networks, cloud and content providers, the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria, AF-CIX, a fast-growing IXP and managed service providers.

Rack Centre’s clientele includes 70+ telecommunication carriers, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), global Tier 1 networks, and pan Africa international carriers, including direct interconnections to all undersea cables serving the South Atlantic Coast of Africa, including Equiano and in the foreseeable future 2Africa and every country on the Atlantic coast of Africa.

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