News Digest Item
18 Aug 2016

“Volkswagen in talks with SMA Solar about energy storage business collaboration”

Clean Technica

Volkswagen AG has begun discussions with German solar energy group SMA Solar Technology AG about a possible collaboration on energy storage, James Ayre writes in Clean Technica. Talks so far appear to be in the early stages, however. SMA has said it is “way too soon” to comment. In addition, SMA is currently working with both Daimler and Tesla on energy storage. A VW spokesperson said the company was searching for the “right partners” to push the automaker’s “electric offensive” and added that SMA was “strong in stationary storage systems.” VW announced its goal of becoming a leading electric car producer and is looking at also becoming a leading battery producer as well.

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