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Varta says it expects strong demand for its Varta.wall DC high-voltage battery. It initially presented the product at Intersolar 2022, but has struggled with its market introduction. By Petra Hannen . German battery manufacturer Varta has launched Varta.wall, the latest generation of its high-voltage direct current storage systems. The company first unveiled the battery at Intersolar 2022, but has not explained the delay in its market launch. Since early 2023, Varta has been focused on a broad restructuring and has struggled with a deteriorating market, particularly in the AC storage systems segment that its existing product line serves. Regarding the new Varta.wall high-voltage DC storage system, the company said that numerous pre-orders have already been received, and production and delivery have already started. Varta.wall marks a milestone in its growth in energy storage systems. Our goal is to become the leading supplier of competitive DC storage systems “Made in Germany,” said Michael Ostermann, CEO of Varta. Varta describes the Varta.wall as a modular, plug-in system available in 10 kWh, 15 kWh and 20 kWh variants, with the option to expand. The design eliminates the need for external wiring, allowing for quick and easy installation. A specially developed app and integrated Wi-Fi access point further speed up the installation process. Varta.wall is manufactured at the Neunheim plant near Ellwangen, Germany, with an annual capacity of 50,000 units and space for a second module line. Varta says the system is compatible with all major European inverter manufacturers and already supports inverter models from Kostal and SMA. Varta has faced a number of recent business challenges, including a revised sales forecast for 2024 due to a “significant deterioration” in the energy storage market. In July this year, the company filed for a restructuring plan under the German Corporate Stabilisation and Restructuring Act (StaRUG) at the Stuttgart district court. |
