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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Satair, an Airbus company, announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Unical Aviation Inc. ("Unical") and its subsidiary ecube. This milestone creates a premier, end-to-end global provider of Used Serviceable Material (USM) and aircraft lifecycle solutions.
This agreement brings together Unical's extensive inventory and distribution network, ecube's world-class disassembly and storage capabilities, and Satair's existing USM expertise through VAS Aero Services. As part of the new leadership structure, Sharon Green, CEO of Unical, will also assume the role of CEO of VAS Aero Services, ensuring strategic alignment across Satair's USM business units, while Tommy Hughes assumes his full-time responsibilities as CCO of Satair.
Richard Stoddart, CEO of Satair and Head of Airbus Material Services, commented:
"Today is a major step forward. Bringing Unical and ecube into our business isn't just about getting bigger; it's about leveraging the circular economy to the benefit of our customers. We're gaining excellent facilities and, crucially, a team of highly skilled professionals in the USM market. For our customers, this means better parts availability and a simpler way to manage an aircraft's full lifecycle."
Sharon Green, CEO of Unical and VAS Aero Services, added: "Joining Satair marks the culmination of Unical and ecube's transformation—and the beginning of a powerful next phase, bringing together our leadership in Used Serviceable Material and end-of-life capabilities with Satair's global scale and Airbus's vision for the future of material services. I'm proud of what our teams have built and confident that together we will deliver a true end-to-end lifecycle solution that improves material availability, extends asset life, and creates meaningful value for customers worldwide. Our teams are excited about joining Satair and working alongside new colleagues at VAS Aero Services—both highly respected and trusted organizations in our industry—and we look forward to delivering the full value of this combination across the global aviation market."
Industrialising the USM lifecycle
With the integration of Unical and ecube's major operational sites across North America and Europe, Satair significantly expands its industrial footprint. The acquisition advances Satair's strategy to provide a seamless, "one-stop shop" flow of material—from aircraft storage and disassembly to technical repair management and global distribution.
The combined operations will now begin a coordinated integration process, focused on coordinating our efforts across Satair, Unical, ecube, and VAS Aero Services to deliver a well-connected customer experience.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Satair, an Airbus company, announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Unical Aviation Inc. ("Unical") and its subsidiary ecube. This milestone creates a premier, end-to-end global provider of Used Serviceable Material (USM) and aircraft lifecycle solutions.
This agreement brings together Unical's extensive inventory and distribution network, ecube's world-class disassembly and storage capabilities, and Satair's existing USM expertise through VAS Aero Services. As part of the new leadership structure, Sharon Green, CEO of Unical, will also assume the role of CEO of VAS Aero Services, ensuring strategic alignment across Satair's USM business units, while Tommy Hughes assumes his full-time responsibilities as CCO of Satair.
Richard Stoddart, CEO of Satair and Head of Airbus Material Services, commented:
"Today is a major step forward. Bringing Unical and ecube into our business isn't just about getting bigger; it's about leveraging the circular economy to the benefit of our customers. We're gaining excellent facilities and, crucially, a team of highly skilled professionals in the USM market. For our customers, this means better parts availability and a simpler way to manage an aircraft's full lifecycle."
Sharon Green, CEO of Unical and VAS Aero Services, added: "Joining Satair marks the culmination of Unical and ecube's transformation—and the beginning of a powerful next phase, bringing together our leadership in Used Serviceable Material and end-of-life capabilities with Satair's global scale and Airbus's vision for the future of material services. I'm proud of what our teams have built and confident that together we will deliver a true end-to-end lifecycle solution that improves material availability, extends asset life, and creates meaningful value for customers worldwide. Our teams are excited about joining Satair and working alongside new colleagues at VAS Aero Services—both highly respected and trusted organizations in our industry—and we look forward to delivering the full value of this combination across the global aviation market."
Industrialising the USM lifecycle
With the integration of Unical and ecube's major operational sites across North America and Europe, Satair significantly expands its industrial footprint. The acquisition advances Satair's strategy to provide a seamless, "one-stop shop" flow of material—from aircraft storage and disassembly to technical repair management and global distribution.
The combined operations will now begin a coordinated integration process, focused on coordinating our efforts across Satair, Unical, ecube, and VAS Aero Services to deliver a well-connected customer experience.
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Satair Finalises Acquisition of Unical Aviation and ecube
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New central control unit coordinates solar, storage, backup power and household consumption in a scalable home energy ecosystem
DÜSSELDORF, Germany, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zendure, the global pioneer of plug-in home energy management systems (HEMS), is expanding the SolarFlow Mix Series with PowerHub. The central control unit combines photovoltaics, storage, grid and backup power, and controllable loads such as heat pumps, EV chargers and smart home devices into one architecture, evolving the SolarFlow Mix Series from modular storage into a fully integrated home energy ecosystem.
Scalable energy system for growing demand
PowerHub coordinates battery storage, solar input and household loads as the intelligent center of the ecosystem. It scales from an 8 kWh base up to 50 kWh per unit, or 150 kWh in multi-unit setups. Up to three SolarFlow Mix units can connect to a single PowerHub, delivering up to 12 kW of continuous output, enough for an entire household including heat pumps and EV charging. It suits single-family homes, multi-generation households and small commercial applications.
PowerHub is available in single-phase (1P) and three-phase (3P) versions, matching homes across Germany, France and the Netherlands. The 3P version provides higher continuous power, full three-phase EV charging up to 22 kW, and balanced load distribution, essential for running heat pumps, induction cooktops and high-power EVFlow AC simultaneously. In backup mode, 1P secures one phase with a single SolarFlow Mix unit. 3P secures all three phases using three units in parallel.
The PowerHub also supports up to 43 kW three-phase PV input, 14 kW single-phase PV input and 24 kW solar capacity via native inputs, plus compatibility with third-party PV arrays. For EV charging upgrades, PowerHub natively integrates with Zendure's upcoming bidirectional smart EVFlow AC (7.4 / 11 / 22 kW, Socket and tethered variants), which supports ISO 15118-20 vehicle-to-grid (V2G), turning any compatible EV into a mobile home battery.
Smart energy management with ZENKI AI and ZenWave™
PowerHub runs on Zendure's open energy platform ZEN+OS and is managed by ZENKI AI, which learns household habits, weather and electricity prices to decide minute by minute when to store and use energy. Combined with ZenWave™, Zendure's dynamic tariff service, households can automatically trade energy on the spot market and significantly reduce bills. Open interfaces connect the ecosystem with EV chargers, heat pumps and smart home devices via European standards:
- SG-Ready: heat pumps respond to electricity prices and grid signals, compatible with 5,000+ heat pump models.
- EEBus: European standard linking smart appliances to the energy system.
- OCPP: open industry standard for EV chargers.
- VPP-Ready: compatible with virtual power plants for grid stabilisation and extra revenue.
Data is processed locally, so the home keeps managing its own energy even without internet, ZENKI AI's advanced features remain cloud-based.
Whole-home backup for energy security
During grid outages, PowerHub powers the entire household, not just individual devices, securing lighting, refrigerators and internet while supporting heat pumps and EV chargers. With 10 ms transfer time, it keeps computers and sensitive medical devices running uninterrupted. Black Start enables independent restart after a full blackout using only solar energy. Even off-grid, EV charging stays available at up to 11 kW.
Simple installation, higher cost-effectiveness
By integrating multiple components into one architecture, PowerHub reduces interfaces, simplifies installation and boosts efficiency. Self-generated solar is used more consistently, surplus energy is stored for evening use or high-demand loads. A household consuming 15,000 kWh annually can cut electricity costs by up to 88–91% with a PowerHub setup plus a 16 kWp PV system and ZenWave™, saving up to €3,168/year with three SolarFlow 3000 Mix AC+ units, or up to €5,472/year with three SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro or Mix AC+ units.
PowerHub at a glance
- Versions: 1P and 3P
- Storage: 8–150 kWh (up to 3 SolarFlow Mix units)
- Continuous power: up to 12 kW
- Solar input: up to 24 kW native + third-party PV
- EV charging: up to 22 kW (3P) / 7.4 kW (1P), 11 kW off-grid
- Backup switching: 10 ms (UPS-grade)
- Open protocols: SG-Ready, EEBus, OCPP, VPP-Ready
- Installation cost: from €2,000–€3,500 down to €300–€800
- Self-sufficiency: up to 91% (typical German household, 16 kWp PV + 3× SolarFlow 4000 Mix series)
Pioneer Programme
At launch, the first 1,000 customers in Europe who purchase and install two or more SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro or SolarFlow 4000 Mix AC+ units will receive a Zendure PowerHub free of charge. Details on Zendure's official website.
Availability
PowerHub is now available for pre-order, with shipments starting in July 2026. Pricing for the single-phase version starts at €699 in Germany, €719 in France and other European regions, and €729 in the Netherlands.
About Zendure
Zendure is a global pioneer of plug-in Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS), with R&D and operations centres in Silicon Valley, the Greater Bay Area, Japan and Germany. Its mission is to deliver reliable, affordable clean energy worldwide by popularizing the latest EnergyTech. The SolarFlow balcony energy storage system transforms sunlight into a safe, reliable and resilient energy source for everyday living.
Contact:
Patrick Chris
chris.qiu@zendure.com
+86-13697796028
New central control unit coordinates solar, storage, backup power and household consumption in a scalable home energy ecosystem
DÜSSELDORF, Germany, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zendure, the global pioneer of plug-in home energy management systems (HEMS), is expanding the SolarFlow Mix Series with PowerHub. The central control unit combines photovoltaics, storage, grid and backup power, and controllable loads such as heat pumps, EV chargers and smart home devices into one architecture, evolving the SolarFlow Mix Series from modular storage into a fully integrated home energy ecosystem.
Scalable energy system for growing demand
PowerHub coordinates battery storage, solar input and household loads as the intelligent center of the ecosystem. It scales from an 8 kWh base up to 50 kWh per unit, or 150 kWh in multi-unit setups. Up to three SolarFlow Mix units can connect to a single PowerHub, delivering up to 12 kW of continuous output, enough for an entire household including heat pumps and EV charging. It suits single-family homes, multi-generation households and small commercial applications.
PowerHub is available in single-phase (1P) and three-phase (3P) versions, matching homes across Germany, France and the Netherlands. The 3P version provides higher continuous power, full three-phase EV charging up to 22 kW, and balanced load distribution, essential for running heat pumps, induction cooktops and high-power EVFlow AC simultaneously. In backup mode, 1P secures one phase with a single SolarFlow Mix unit. 3P secures all three phases using three units in parallel.
The PowerHub also supports up to 43 kW three-phase PV input, 14 kW single-phase PV input and 24 kW solar capacity via native inputs, plus compatibility with third-party PV arrays. For EV charging upgrades, PowerHub natively integrates with Zendure's upcoming bidirectional smart EVFlow AC (7.4 / 11 / 22 kW, Socket and tethered variants), which supports ISO 15118-20 vehicle-to-grid (V2G), turning any compatible EV into a mobile home battery.
Smart energy management with ZENKI AI and ZenWave™
PowerHub runs on Zendure's open energy platform ZEN+OS and is managed by ZENKI AI, which learns household habits, weather and electricity prices to decide minute by minute when to store and use energy. Combined with ZenWave™, Zendure's dynamic tariff service, households can automatically trade energy on the spot market and significantly reduce bills. Open interfaces connect the ecosystem with EV chargers, heat pumps and smart home devices via European standards:
- SG-Ready: heat pumps respond to electricity prices and grid signals, compatible with 5,000+ heat pump models.
- EEBus: European standard linking smart appliances to the energy system.
- OCPP: open industry standard for EV chargers.
- VPP-Ready: compatible with virtual power plants for grid stabilisation and extra revenue.
Data is processed locally, so the home keeps managing its own energy even without internet, ZENKI AI's advanced features remain cloud-based.
Whole-home backup for energy security
During grid outages, PowerHub powers the entire household, not just individual devices, securing lighting, refrigerators and internet while supporting heat pumps and EV chargers. With 10 ms transfer time, it keeps computers and sensitive medical devices running uninterrupted. Black Start enables independent restart after a full blackout using only solar energy. Even off-grid, EV charging stays available at up to 11 kW.
Simple installation, higher cost-effectiveness
By integrating multiple components into one architecture, PowerHub reduces interfaces, simplifies installation and boosts efficiency. Self-generated solar is used more consistently, surplus energy is stored for evening use or high-demand loads. A household consuming 15,000 kWh annually can cut electricity costs by up to 88–91% with a PowerHub setup plus a 16 kWp PV system and ZenWave™, saving up to €3,168/year with three SolarFlow 3000 Mix AC+ units, or up to €5,472/year with three SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro or Mix AC+ units.
PowerHub at a glance
- Versions: 1P and 3P
- Storage: 8–150 kWh (up to 3 SolarFlow Mix units)
- Continuous power: up to 12 kW
- Solar input: up to 24 kW native + third-party PV
- EV charging: up to 22 kW (3P) / 7.4 kW (1P), 11 kW off-grid
- Backup switching: 10 ms (UPS-grade)
- Open protocols: SG-Ready, EEBus, OCPP, VPP-Ready
- Installation cost: from €2,000–€3,500 down to €300–€800
- Self-sufficiency: up to 91% (typical German household, 16 kWp PV + 3× SolarFlow 4000 Mix series)
Pioneer Programme
At launch, the first 1,000 customers in Europe who purchase and install two or more SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro or SolarFlow 4000 Mix AC+ units will receive a Zendure PowerHub free of charge. Details on Zendure's official website.
Availability
PowerHub is now available for pre-order, with shipments starting in July 2026. Pricing for the single-phase version starts at €699 in Germany, €719 in France and other European regions, and €729 in the Netherlands.
About Zendure
Zendure is a global pioneer of plug-in Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS), with R&D and operations centres in Silicon Valley, the Greater Bay Area, Japan and Germany. Its mission is to deliver reliable, affordable clean energy worldwide by popularizing the latest EnergyTech. The SolarFlow balcony energy storage system transforms sunlight into a safe, reliable and resilient energy source for everyday living.
Contact:
Patrick Chris
chris.qiu@zendure.com
+86-13697796028
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Zendure Launches PowerHub, Europe's First Plug-In HEMS Hub That Turns Any Solar Home Into a Whole-Home Energy Ecosystem
