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Sungrow Launches PowerMatrix, Redefining System-Level PV-Storage Integration

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HEFEI, China, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system (ESS) provider, unveiled its next-generation PowerMatrix system for renewable energy applications, alongside a newly released technical white paper, at the Global Renewable Energy Summit (GRES) 2026.

At the event, Sungrow also unveiled the Matrix Inverter, the core product enabling the PowerMatrix system. The PowerMatrix system further integrates the MPPT Booster and the PowerTitan 3.0 energy storage system.

PowerMatrix: Redefining Power Systems for the Renewable Era
Solar PV is rapidly becoming a major power source, with global installations projected by BloombergNEF to reach approximately 655 GW in 2025. As renewable penetration increases, power systems are facing growing challenges in balancing supply and demand while maintaining system stability under dynamic operating conditions. However, existing power systems were not originally designed to effectively address these evolving challenges.

To bridge this gap, PowerMatrix establishes a new system paradigm for renewable energy systems. Built on five core innovations—multi-port topology, native PV-storage integration, distributed control, reconfigurable energy paths, and source-level grid-forming—it integrates PV, storage, grid, and loads into a unified, multi-node energy network, where energy can be dynamically routed, balanced, and optimized in real time.

As a result, this system-level redesign enhances system stability, improves cost efficiency, and increases energy efficiency across the entire power chain.

Stability Redefinition: From Compensated Stability to Inherent Stability
PowerMatrix ensures a stable, continuous power supply through coordinated multi-node operation. It supports high PV DC/AC ratios, high ESS capacity, and around 3,000 full-load hours annually.

In operation, the system ensures continuous power delivery under dynamic conditions through multi-path redundancy and dynamic reconfiguration, with node-level fault isolation allowing unaffected units to remain in service.

At the sub-array level, each unit operates as an independent solar-plus-storage system with grid-forming capability, supporting both grid-connected and islanded operation.

The system delivers millisecond-level response, including 10 ms voltage stabilization and 5 ms inertia response, significantly improving system resilience and recovery performance.

Cost Redefinition: System-Level BOS Reduction
The PowerMatrix enables system-level cost optimization beyond conventional equipment-level cost reduction. By consolidating functions previously distributed across separate devices and system layers, it reduces system complexity and engineering requirements, while enabling more flexible system expansion and cost optimization throughout the project lifecycle.

In a reference system designed for 1 GW of rated grid connection capacity, 8 GWh of installed ESS capacity, and 3,000 annual full-load operating hours in China, the PowerMatrix reduces total CAPEX by approximately $120 million compared to a conventional AC-coupled architecture, with savings across substation & transmission cable, ESS equipment, PV equipment, and other system components.

From an investment perspective, phased deployment and scalable expansion allow capacity to be built in line with project needs rather than requiring full upfront build-out, thereby reducing upfront capital pressure and better aligning investment with project development and demand growth.

Efficiency Redefinition: Full-Link Energy Optimization
The PowerMatrix enhances energy efficiency across the full energy chain:

PV Side: A high-density MPPT architecture with up to 28 MPPTs per MW enables finer string-level optimization, reducing mismatch losses under shading, orientation differences, and module aging conditions, and improving overall energy yield.Storage Side: Cell-to-plant SOC balancing increases usable energy capacity by approximately 8%.Conversion and Delivery: Direct PV-to-storage charging reduces multi-stage power conversion, improving energy transfer efficiency by up to 5%.

In addition, source-level grid-forming capability further enhances grid adaptability, supporting higher renewable penetration and reducing curtailment.

Scalable Across Applications
The PowerMatrix is designed for utility-scale, commercial and industrial (C&I), mining microgrid, and AI data center applications, to deliver a unified, scalable energy system capable of adapting to diverse operational requirements. Its system-level optimization enhances energy reliability, efficiency, and controllability across different use cases, supporting both grid-connected and off-grid scenarios.

“As renewable energy continues to grow as a dominant power source, the energy system is placing higher demands on the coordination and stability of solar and storage technologies,” said Lee Zhang, Sungrow Vice President and President of the Utility PV Inverter Business Unit. “Through the PowerMatrix, we aim to help advance this shift from standalone equipment integration to deeply coordinated system design, enabling solar-plus-storage to serve as an intelligent hub for future energy systems and making renewable energy a stable and dependable source of power.”

About Sungrow
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 29 years. As of Dec 2025, Sungrow has installed over 1000 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The company is recognized as the world’s most bankable PV inverter and energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects across the globe, supported by a network of 520 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experiences. At Sungrow, we’re committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit: www.sungrowpower.com/en

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Runjian Co., Ltd. Showcases Token-as-a-Service and AI Innovations at AIMX Singapore 2026

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SINGAPORE, Aug. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AIMX Singapore 2026 has successfully concluded at Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information, visited Runjian Co., Ltd.’s booth. As an official Platinum Partner of the event, Runjian focused firmly on Token overseas expansion, showcasing its Token-as-a-Service ecosystem layout across the ASEAN region under the theme “Token as a Service: Powering a Smarter ASEAN”.

At the exhibition, Runjian displayed a full lineup of innovative technological solutions covering multiple industry scenarios, including Wuxiang Cloud Valley Token Factory, Apollo 11 CEL enterprise platform, Lawer — ASEAN Legal AI Agent, Hanmate — Online Chinese Learning Platform, and iRun Renewable Energy Platform. The diversified product matrix fully demonstrates Runjian’s robust technical strength and practical application capabilities in core fields such as computing power service, green energy management, intelligent education, enterprise intelligent transformation and government digital governance. The innovative Token-driven technology system attracted extensive attention from global industry clients, developers and ecological partners, who conducted in-depth exchanges on ASEAN localized digital cooperation.

During the summit, Runjian delivered two influential keynote speeches at the main forum to share its overseas development layout. Athena Zhao, Vice President of Runjian Co. Ltd, elaborated on the innovative value of the Token-as-a-Service (TaaS) model in realizing inclusive and on-demand computing power services, helping Southeast Asian enterprises achieve efficient and cost-effective large-scale AI deployment. Meanwhile, Jake Yin, Vice President of the AI Business Group at Runjian Co. Ltd, shared the ontology-native advantages of the Apollo 11 platform, explaining how to help enterprises eliminate fragmented AI application pain points and build independent, controllable and continuously evolving proprietary intelligent systems.

Leveraging the high-end international platform of AIMX Singapore, Runjian actively connects global industrial resources to accelerate cross-border computing power circulation and Token overseas layout. Adhering to its unique regional development strategy, the company has set up overseas branches in Jakarta (Indonesia), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Thailand, with business coverage spanning all major ASEAN countries. Empowered by its solid local operational foundation, Runjian continues to deepen localized technological innovation and ecological cooperation across the ASEAN market. Moving forward, Runjian will join hands with global partners to build an open and win-win regional AI ecosystem, continuously empowering the high-quality development of the China-ASEAN digital economy.

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18535579700

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Jukebox Expands Free Background Remover With 25MB Uploads, Free Image Upscaling and New Creative Effects

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Latest update adds larger uploads, built-in image upscaling, new filters, layered outlines and paper cutout effects.

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 29, 2026 /CNW/ — Jukebox Print has released a major update to its free online remove background tool, increasing the maximum upload size from 20MB to 25MB per image and adding built-in image upscaling along with a new collection of creative effects. The tool supports JPG, PNG and WebP files, allows up to 50 images to be uploaded at once, and remains free to use with no registration required.

The biggest addition is image upscaling directly inside the download workflow. Once a background has been removed and the image is finished, users can upscale the final image before downloading it, without moving the file into another application. Jukebox has also expanded its creative tools with new filters, layered outlines, custom strokes, gradient outlines, wavy and jagged edges, fades and paper cutout effects. Multiple outline layers can be stacked, reordered and adjusted individually for colour, thickness and style, giving users much more control over the finished cutout.

The update continues Jukebox’s move beyond basic background removal into a more complete creative image tool. Users can add text, mask images into shapes, apply shadows, use stock photography, upload their own backgrounds or create new backgrounds with AI. Finished cutouts can also be sent directly into the Jukebox Sticker Maker to continue designing and prepare artwork for custom sticker printing. With larger 25MB uploads, image upscaling and the expanded Effects 3.0 controls, this is the most powerful version of Jukebox’s background remover released to date.

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Jukebox Print is an online printing company serving customers around the world with premium printed products and free creative tools for businesses, designers and creators.

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In HelloNation, Tax Expert Sal Julian Details Which Itemized Deductions High-Income Individuals Lose Without Knowing It

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Many High-Income Filers Miss Deductions Not Because They Are Unaware They Exist, but Because of Timing, Limits, and Poor Coordination.

ENDICOTT, N.Y., Aug. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What are the most common reasons high-income individuals leave deductions on the table each year, and what can be done to address them before December 31? A HelloNation article identifies the specific limitations, timing failures, and coordination gaps that reduce tax efficiency for high earners, and outlines practical steps that can close those gaps before the year ends.

The HelloNation article opens with an important observation: high-income individuals rarely miss deductions because they are unaware those deductions exist. More often, the problem is a matter of limitations, poor timing, or financial decisions made throughout the year without regard to their tax consequences. Identifying where those breakdowns occur most often is the first step toward avoiding them.

State and local taxes, commonly called SALT, are among the first areas the article addresses. Taxpayers can deduct state income taxes and property taxes paid, but the total in this category is capped at $40,000 per year under current law. For high earners in states with significant income and property tax burdens, that cap is frequently reached before all applicable taxes are accounted for, meaning a portion of those payments produces no federal deduction at all.

Mortgage interest deductibility carries its own set of limits. The deduction applies only to the first $750,000 of qualifying mortgage debt originated after December 31, 2018, and homeowners with larger balances must prorate the deductible portion accordingly. Those with multiple properties sometimes assume full deductibility without accounting for this calculation, which can result in missed planning adjustments.

Charitable contributions offer significant timing leverage that many high earners do not fully use. Donating appreciated stock rather than cash allows a taxpayer to claim the full fair market value of the contribution without recognizing capital gains on the appreciation. A donor-advised fund lets contributors make donations in the most tax-advantaged years and distribute those funds to charities over time, improving the overall efficiency of a regular giving program.

Deduction stacking is a related strategy the article describes as particularly underused. Because the standard deduction is now relatively high, some filers find their itemized deductions do not consistently exceed that threshold from year to year. By concentrating charitable contributions and other deductible expenditures into alternating years, a taxpayer can alternate between a larger deduction year and a standard deduction year, producing more total benefit over time than applying either deduction at a similar level annually.

Tax-advantaged accounts represent another area of common missed opportunity that the article examines. Traditional 401(k) contributions remain deductible at any income level, and health savings accounts provide a triple benefit: deductible contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free qualified withdrawals. For 2026, those enrolled in qualifying high-deductible plans can contribute up to $4,400 individually or $8,750 for family coverage, with an additional $1,000 available for those over 55.

Tax Expert Sal Julian is among the contributors whose insights the article draws on to identify these common gaps. The article’s central point, and one that Tax Expert Sal Julian’s guidance reinforces, is that many high earners leave available itemized deductions behind not because the opportunities do not exist, but because decisions are made throughout the year without a coordinated tax strategy in place.

What Deductions Are High-Income Individuals Losing Without Knowing It? features insights from Sal Julian, Tax Expert of Endicott, New York, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused digital publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities. HelloNation maintains partnerships with the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the United States First Responders Association.

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