The latest renewable energy news includes announcements from GameChange Energy, Global EV Sales, Envision Energy, ju:niz Energy, and others.
GameChange Energy Transformers Receive Independent Validation from Black & Veatch
GameChange Energy has received an independent technical validation from engineering company Black & Veatch for its pad-mounted and substation transformer portfolio. The assessment confirmed the design integrity, manufacturing quality, engineering processes, and factory testing capabilities of the company’s transformer products, providing additional confidence for utility-scale renewable energy and power infrastructure projects. The validation supports GameChange Energy’s strategy of expanding beyond solar trackers into broader energy infrastructure solutions, including transformers, electrical balance-of-system equipment, and grid technologies. The company said the independent review demonstrates its ability to deliver reliable, high-performance equipment for increasingly complex renewable energy projects while supporting utilities, developers, and industrial customers seeking resilient grid infrastructure.
Global EV Sales to Reach 32.6 Million by 2031 as Universal Platforms Transform Industry
Global automakers are accelerating investment in universal electric vehicle (EV) platforms to reduce development costs and speed product launches, according to Frost & Sullivan. The study forecasts global battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales will rise from 17.8 million units in 2024 to approximately 32.6 million units by 2031, with adoption accelerating after 2027 as affordable EVs enter the market and emissions regulations tighten. Universal platforms, advanced battery technologies, 800V electrical architectures, software-defined vehicles, and vertically integrated supply chains are expected to become key competitive differentiators. The report also highlights growing investments in multiple battery chemistries, manufacturing automation, and scalable vehicle architectures that enable OEMs to build multiple vehicle segments from a common platform while improving profitability and production efficiency.
Envision Energy and ju:niz Energy Launch First Gen 8 BESS Projects in Germany
Envision Energy and ju:niz Energy have delivered their first Gen 8 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Germany, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s energy storage infrastructure. The projects are designed to improve grid flexibility, enhance system resilience, and support greater integration of renewable energy as Germany accelerates its clean energy transition. Envision Energy is supplying its latest Gen 8 battery storage technology, while ju:niz Energy contributes local project development and regulatory expertise. The installations also establish a foundation for broader collaboration between the companies, with additional next-generation energy storage deployments planned across Germany and Europe. The partnership aims to create scalable battery storage infrastructure capable of supporting future electricity demand and renewable energy expansion.
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