VIJFHUIZEN, Netherlands, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In early November, JA officially concluded its truck roadshow, Journey Ahead: JA Roadshow 2026, wrapping up its first large-scale European roadshow under the unified "One JA" brand framework. Utilizing a mobile showroom format, the tour brought JA's latest solar and storage products directly to customers. Starting from Poland, the two-month tour traveled nearly 10,000 kilometers, crossed 11 countries, completed 15 stops, and engaged nearly 650 customers face-to-face.
The product lineup featuring HyperGen Pro modules alongside JAPlanet Fusion, JAPlanet 2.0, and JAGalaxy drew significant attention. Solar-plus-storage retrofits for existing PV plants emerged as a top inquiry. At the Valencia stop, a customer with an on-site PV plant shared that he is considering a hybrid retrofit to manage electricity sales based on peak-valley price spreads. Upon learning that the roadshow featured not only PV modules but also energy storage products, he made a special trip to learn about JA's existing portfolio and future plans.
Similar feedback echoed throughout the tour, as negative midday electricity prices and year-round peak-valley spreads prompted PV owners to recalculate investment models. By driving the showroom directly into core European markets, JA gained firsthand insights into customer needs for storage retrofits and flexible electricity sales.
Localized service and delivery capability are increasingly critical in supplier selection. JA's European support network now covers major countries with mature pre-sales and after-sales teams. Since Q2 2026, JA has grid-connected C&I BESS projects across Lithuania, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Austria, Croatia, Germany and other markets, covering manufacturing, logistics, commercial facilities, and energy services. The Sevlievo project in Bulgaria, for instance, is equipped with six JAPlanet C&I all-in-one energy storage systems with a capacity of 0.75MW/1.566MWh, operating in tandem with the existing 250 kWp PV plant on site. Earlier this year, JA also signed a 68.8 MW strategic cooperation agreement for PV modules in Europe, marking another solid move in the region. These real-world operational experiences provide verified, on-the-ground support for the products showcased during the roadshow.
The roadshow route has an endpoint, but JA's commitment to serving Europe does not. From a single starting point to an entire continent, JA's journey has only just begun.
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Nearly 10,000 km, 11 Countries, 15 Stops: JA's European Roadshow Draws to a Successful Close
FOR TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, PADEL PLAYERS AURA BRINGS THE TRAINING COURT HOME
Pongbot Exhibiting at CES, Booth #56042, Venetian Expo and at ShowStoppers
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pongbot, an AI driven sports company, today announced that Aura, a light-weight coaching robot powered by a dedicated AI chip for tennis, pickleball and padel players, has been named a CES Innovation Awards® 2027 Honoree in the sports & fitness category. The CES Innovation Awards® 2027 program received a record number of submissions – nearly 4000. The announcement comes ahead of CES® 2027, the most powerful tech event in the world, happening Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas, NV.
The world-renowned CES Innovation Awards program, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in 37 tech product categories. Those with the highest score in each category receive the "Best of Innovation" distinction. An elite panel of industry expert judges, including members of the media, designers, engineers and more, reviewed submissions.
An ultra-light multi-sport robot, Aura delivers voice-guided cues, builds customizable match-like drills, and generates individualized performance reports on technique, consistency, movement, and progress. Combining robotics, computer vision, machine learning, Aura makes data-driven coaching accessible - and is able to track every serve, spin and rally, turning each session into measurable feedback that accelerates skill development and performance.
A three-sport machine, Aura's internal design accommodates three different ball types while maintaining stable performance. Pongbot reworked the hardware architecture so a single mechanical launch-wheel system can automatically adjust its spacing and acceleration parameters for each ball type. The result is a lightweight 8.9 kg machine that one person can carry, load into a car, and take straight to the court—without sacrificing its multi-sport capabilities.
"We're honored to receive this award and thank CTA and the judges for recognizing Aura's unique ability to combine adaptive ball-delivery hardware with AI-powered visual analysis and coaching into one machine able to accommodate different sports. This recognition celebrates our team's hard work and our commitment to building technology that makes a meaningful difference for our customers," said Haibo Zhang, CEO of Pongbot.
The CES Innovation Awards class of 2027 honorees, including product descriptions and photos, can be found at CES.tech/innovation. More will be revealed on Jan. 4. During the show, attendees can explore select winning products in person at the CES Innovation Awards Showcase at the Venetian, booth #50243. Connect with the innovators behind them at CES 2027, Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas – next starts here.
About Pongbot
Founded in 2019, Pongbot is an AI-driven sports technology company that develops intelligent training systems for tennis, pickleball and padel, with more sports to come. Our mission is to provide athletes with an intelligent training partner and world-class coach. Pongbot holds 60+ patents, is backed by Qualcomm and endorsed by Olympic champion Zhang Jike.
About CES®
CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2027 takes place Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. Learn more at CES.tech and follow CES on social.
About Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®
As North America's largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world's leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 17 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES®– the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech.
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PONGBOT NAMED AS CES INNOVATION AWARDS® 2027 HONOREE
