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PALERMO, Italy, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar, a global leader in photovoltaic products and integrated energy solutions, announced the successful commissioning of a solar-plus-storage microgrid at a modern C&I facility in Sicily. This project represents a practical implementation of JA Solar's "PV+Storage+X" model - a flexible approach that combines solar generation and battery storage with specific industry applications ("X") to deliver tailored, sustainable energy solutions.
Designed under this paradigm, the system combines 3.2 MW of existing and 2 MW newly installed solar capacity with a 2.61 MWh battery energy storage system, delivering three benefits: maximized renewable self-consumption, improved energy resilience and a significant reduction in energy costs and carbon emissions.
The project demonstrates how JA Solar's model moves beyond generic hardware to deliver complete solutions. Built on robust solar and storage technology, each solution is tailored to the specific operational patterns, geographic conditions and business priorities of the industry served.
Key Implementation Features:
- Intelligent Energy Management: The system utilizes JA Solar's advanced control technology combined with a locally-sourced Italian Energy Management System (EMS) to optimize energy flows between solar generation, battery storage and facility consumption in real time.
- Operational Reliability: The storage system provides backup power, ensuring a stable, clean energy supply during grid outages and reducing reliance on backup diesel generators.
- Environmental Resilience: Engineered for Sicily's coastal environment, the system features enhanced protection against high humidity, salt corrosion and temperature extremes.
- Future-Ready Scalability: The modular design supports expansion as the facility's energy needs evolve.
The Sicily installation exemplifies JA Solar's growing global portfolio of "PV+Storage+X" deployments across mining, manufacturing, agriculture and industrial parks. It confirms that energy storage delivers the greatest value when fully integrated into real operating conditions. With this approach, JA Solar not only meets today's energy requirements but also future-proofs investments, enabling participation in advanced energy markets such as virtual power plants (VPPs) and grid-balancing services.
About JA Energy Storage
JA Solar is one of the world's leading brands in photovoltaic solutions, recognized for its quality, efficiency and technological track record. Its energy storage business, JA Energy Storage, provides customer-centric solutions for utility, commercial & industrial, and residential applications — reinforcing JA Solar's commitment to delivering comprehensive "PV + Storage + X" solutions that address the growing demand for energy autonomy, resilience, and flexibility in today's dynamic market.
For more information, visit www.jasolar.com/ess
PALERMO, Italy, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar, a global leader in photovoltaic products and integrated energy solutions, announced the successful commissioning of a solar-plus-storage microgrid at a modern C&I facility in Sicily. This project represents a practical implementation of JA Solar's "PV+Storage+X" model - a flexible approach that combines solar generation and battery storage with specific industry applications ("X") to deliver tailored, sustainable energy solutions.
Designed under this paradigm, the system combines 3.2 MW of existing and 2 MW newly installed solar capacity with a 2.61 MWh battery energy storage system, delivering three benefits: maximized renewable self-consumption, improved energy resilience and a significant reduction in energy costs and carbon emissions.
The project demonstrates how JA Solar's model moves beyond generic hardware to deliver complete solutions. Built on robust solar and storage technology, each solution is tailored to the specific operational patterns, geographic conditions and business priorities of the industry served.
Key Implementation Features:
- Intelligent Energy Management: The system utilizes JA Solar's advanced control technology combined with a locally-sourced Italian Energy Management System (EMS) to optimize energy flows between solar generation, battery storage and facility consumption in real time.
- Operational Reliability: The storage system provides backup power, ensuring a stable, clean energy supply during grid outages and reducing reliance on backup diesel generators.
- Environmental Resilience: Engineered for Sicily's coastal environment, the system features enhanced protection against high humidity, salt corrosion and temperature extremes.
- Future-Ready Scalability: The modular design supports expansion as the facility's energy needs evolve.
The Sicily installation exemplifies JA Solar's growing global portfolio of "PV+Storage+X" deployments across mining, manufacturing, agriculture and industrial parks. It confirms that energy storage delivers the greatest value when fully integrated into real operating conditions. With this approach, JA Solar not only meets today's energy requirements but also future-proofs investments, enabling participation in advanced energy markets such as virtual power plants (VPPs) and grid-balancing services.
About JA Energy Storage
JA Solar is one of the world's leading brands in photovoltaic solutions, recognized for its quality, efficiency and technological track record. Its energy storage business, JA Energy Storage, provides customer-centric solutions for utility, commercial & industrial, and residential applications — reinforcing JA Solar's commitment to delivering comprehensive "PV + Storage + X" solutions that address the growing demand for energy autonomy, resilience, and flexibility in today's dynamic market.
For more information, visit www.jasolar.com/ess
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Smart Energy in Action: JA Solar's first BESS for C&I in Sicily, Italy
SHANGHAI, April 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From April 2 to 31, the Assembly Character Toys brand Blokees made its debut at the 2026 Thailand Toy Expo. Blokees unveiled its two major categories — Blokees Model Kits and Blokees Wheels, highlighting a diverse product matrix of more than 300 products across 17 globally recognized IPs, including Ultraman, Transformers, DC, Evangelion, Naruto, Minions, Jurassic World, Hatsune Miku, and Hero Infinity. Four new model kits also made their global debut, emerging as key highlights of the event.
Mario Maurer attended the opening ceremony of Blokees Thailand Toy Expo as a special guest and engaged in interactive exchanges with consumers.
In the Blokees Model Kits category, Blokees exhibited its Champion, Legend, and Fantastic Series, featuring popular IPs such as Transformers, DC, Mega Man, Saint Seiya, Evangelion, and Naruto. More than 50 products were presented to consumers. Among them, four newly launched items—including Blokees Saint Seiya-Champion Class-12-Phoenix Ikki, Blokees Saint Seiya-Champion Class-14-Andromeda Shun, Blokees DC-Champion Class 05-Batman (HUSH), and Blokees DC-Champion Class 06-Catwoman (Hush)—drew strong interest from fans.
Blokees also highlighted its HERO5 and HERO10 series, featuring well-known IPs including Transformers, Saint Seiya, and Naruto, catering to consumers of hero-themed collectible models.
The DaaLaMode series introduced a range of products inspired by popular IPs such as Hatsune Miku, appealing to female consumers. Meanwhile, the TERRAVENTURE series presented nature and creature-themed model kits based on Jurassic World, further expanding Blokees' offerings across different consumer segments.
In the Blokees Wheels category, which integrates construction, play, and customization, products are organized into the C, E, and S series. The lineup includes IP-based offerings from Transformers, Ultraman, and Batman, with upcoming collaborations featuring Fast & Furious and Ford.
In addition, Blokees highlighted its global consumer ecosystem, BFC (Blokees Family Creator). Selected works from 2025 The 3rd BFC Creation Contest Stellar Season were exhibited in Thailand for the first time, reflecting strong user creativity and engagement. 2026 The 4th BFC Creation Contest Season of Awakening has officially launched, further encouraging global participation.
Under its "Universally appealing, Stepwise pricing, Globally promoting" strategy, Blokees continues to expand across Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America. Thailand is rapidly becoming a strategic hub in its regional expansion, as the company strengthens both product innovation and community-driven growth worldwide.
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Blokees made its debut at 2026 Thailand Toy Expo, exhibiting multiple products
