DMEGC Solar, a globally recognized Tier 1 solar manufacturer, wrapped up a successful appearance at Intersolar Europe 2026, showcasing its latest INFINITY RT 3.0 photovoltaic modules and advanced energy storage solutions. The company's presence highlighted its growing position as a provider of integrated smart energy technologies.

Hosted at Messe München from June 23 to 25 as part of The smarter E Europe, this year's exhibition once again reinforced its status as one of the world's leading energy industry events. The event brought together more than 2,800 exhibitors and attendees from over 160 countries, reflecting the accelerating growth of the global solar and integrated energy sectors.

High Visitor Engagement and International Interest
Throughout the three-day event, DMEGC Solar's exhibition stand attracted a broad range of industry stakeholders, including installers, EPC contractors, distributors, and energy professionals. The booth served as a hub for technical discussions, live product presentations, and strategic partnership opportunities.

Visitors demonstrated strong interest in both the company's high-performance photovoltaic products and its integrated energy storage portfolio, underscoring the increasing market demand for comprehensive, end-to-end energy solutions.

INFINITY RT 3.0 Delivers Enhanced PV Performance
A key focus of DMEGC Solar's showcase was the INFINITY RT 3.0 series, which represents the company's latest developments in module efficiency, durability, and application-focused design.

Notable products featured included:

These innovations demonstrate DMEGC Solar's continued commitment to delivering higher efficiency, greater resilience, and tailored solutions for diverse market segments.

Advancing Integrated Energy Through Storage Solutions
In addition to its photovoltaic offerings, DMEGC Solar showcased its energy storage system (ESS) portfolio, emphasizing the company's strategic expansion into integrated energy solutions.

With energy storage playing an increasingly important role in modern renewable energy projects, DMEGC's ESS technologies are designed to support a wide range of applications, including grid-connected residential systems, remote and rural electrification projects, and off-grid installations.

By combining photovoltaic generation with energy storage capabilities, DMEGC Solar aims to provide customers with complete, future-ready energy systems rather than standalone components.

Future Outlook
"Intersolar Europe continues to provide an important platform for engaging with partners and demonstrating innovation," a DMEGC Solar spokesperson said. "Through the integration of advanced solar technologies and flexible energy storage solutions, we are helping accelerate the global transition toward smarter and more sustainable energy systems."

Jinko ESS, the energy storage arm of JinkoSolar Co., Ltd., has successfully supplied 722MWh of energy storage equipment for a major renewable energy development in India. The project incorporates 144 units of the company's SunTera G2 liquid-cooled energy storage systems, which are designed to support large-scale renewable energy integration, enhance grid reliability, facilitate clean energy distribution, and assist with peak demand management. Beyond supplying equipment, Jinko ESS offers comprehensive services including system integration, project execution, and long-term operational support tailored to various energy storage applications.

As renewable energy projects expand and a greater share of power generation is connected to national grids, energy storage has emerged as a crucial component for maintaining grid stability and optimizing asset performance. Utility-scale renewable energy facilities require storage solutions capable of meeting stringent standards for safety, environmental resilience, project delivery, and ongoing service support.

The Indian project presents several operational challenges, including extreme heat, elevated humidity levels, dusty conditions, intense solar exposure, and logistical complexities associated with long-distance transportation. These demanding conditions necessitate robust engineering, advanced thermal management, high protection standards, and dependable on-site service capabilities. The successful deployment of the 722MWh system highlights Jinko ESS's expertise in delivering large-scale energy storage solutions in challenging environments.

To address these requirements, the SunTera G2 system utilizes advanced liquid-cooling technology that maintains battery cell temperature variations within 2.5°C, improving system efficiency, consistency, and long-term operational reliability. The solution is engineered to perform in temperatures of up to 55°C and humidity levels reaching 99%. Additional features such as an IP55-rated enclosure, corrosion-resistant design, multilayer safety mechanisms, and intelligent thermal controls ensure dependable and secure operation for large renewable energy installations.

While equipment supply marks an important milestone, sustained performance throughout the system's lifecycle remains essential for maximizing customer value. Drawing on its expertise in battery cells, PACK manufacturing, system integration, and global project execution, Jinko ESS provides end-to-end support that includes system design, product deployment, field services, and long-term operations and maintenance partnerships. The company also offers an AI-enabled Energy Management System (EMS) that delivers real-time monitoring, operational analysis, load forecasting, and charge-discharge optimization, helping customers improve renewable energy utilization, strengthen grid responsiveness, and enhance asset returns.

According to Anita Li, Vice President of Jinko ESS, the growing scale of renewable energy projects is driving increased expectations for energy storage solutions. She noted that energy storage systems play a vital role not only in capacity management but also in ensuring project safety, grid dispatch efficiency, and long-term economic performance. Li described the successful delivery of the 722MWh project as another significant milestone for the company in handling complex utility-scale applications and reaffirmed Jinko ESS's commitment to supporting customers through reliable technology, effective project delivery, and ongoing service support.

Looking ahead, Jinko ESS intends to continue supporting large-scale energy storage developments worldwide through its integrated approach encompassing advanced products, system integration expertise, project management capabilities, and long-term service offerings. The company aims to contribute to a more resilient, adaptable, and sustainable global energy infrastructure as the transition to clean energy accelerates.

As global industries move rapidly toward electrification, demand for lithium-ion batteries is projected to soar. McKinsey forecasts that global battery consumption will climb from roughly 700 GWh in 2022 to nearly 4,700 GWh by 2030 - a nearly sevenfold increase. This acceleration is fueled by the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), large-scale energy storage systems, and consumer electronics. Yet, lithium production is struggling to keep up, with supply expected to fall short of the estimated 3 million tons needed annually by 2030. This anticipated shortage opens the door for innovation in how lithium is sourced.

Lithium plays a pivotal role in the clean energy transition thanks to its exceptionally high energy density, making it the material of choice for batteries. Since lithium-ion batteries debuted in 1991, their adoption has grown at an exponential pace, doubling every two to three years. However, this success also amplifies the challenge of securing enough raw materials to meet escalating demand.

Lithium is obtained from hard rock ores and underground brine deposits worldwide. While the richest deposits are being tapped first, newer resources—like Arkansas’s Smackover Formation or California’s Salton Sea—contain lower concentrations, often in geothermal fluids or dilute brines. This shift has prompted the industry to seek new extraction technologies capable of economically and sustainably accessing these unconventional reserves.

One promising approach is Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), which uses advanced chemical processes—such as sorbents, ion exchange, membranes, or electrochemical cells—to selectively remove lithium from brines. According to ID TechEx, DLE can achieve higher recovery rates, faster processing times, and lower environmental impacts than traditional evaporation ponds. This makes it an essential tool in tapping new lithium resources and addressing projected supply bottlenecks.

3M is strategically positioned to support the scale-up of DLE, leveraging decades of expertise in advanced materials, including precision-engineered particles and innovative nonwoven technologies.

Mark Copman, Senior Vice President of 3M New Growth Ventures, emphasized the timing: “Given current market dynamics, collaboration is key. 3M’s long track record in materials science equips us to help meet the lithium sector’s urgent needs while building a reliable supply chain for this critical resource.”

3M’s Contributions to DLE Advancement:

Through these innovations, 3M aims to strengthen energy security and provide efficient solutions to meet growing global demand. By helping bridge short-term lithium shortages and unlocking new local reserves, 3M supports the expansion of EV production and large-scale battery storage—cornerstones of the future energy ecosystem.