France-based battery maker Saft has entered series production of its lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries to be incorporated into Bosch's BPT-S 5 Hybrid energy management and storage system intended for Germany's residential PV market.
The BPT-S 5 Hybrid system integrates a solar inverter, energy management system and Saft's Li-ion batteries. Saft says the unit has been safety tested and certified for installation in Germany.