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SitusAMC Announces Strategic Decision to Retain Real Estate Valuation Services Business

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NEW YORK, July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SitusAMC, the leading provider of investment advisory, strategic outsourcing, talent, and technology solutions to the commercial and residential real estate finance industries, today announced the strategic decision to retain its Real Estate Valuation Services (REVS) business and commitment to invest $20MM of capital to expand technology capabilities for the business. This decision follows a period of strategic alternative exploration. 

ABOUT SITUSAMC’S REAL ESTATE VALUATION SERVICES
SitusAMC’s REVS business is a leading provider of independent commercial real estate valuation services. In 2023, the team provided valuation services on more than $2 trillion in CRE assets and completed more than 26,000 reviews and appraisals. The business operates globally and features a broad capability set including: 

Equity Valuation Management Services Bank & Lending CRE Valuation Management Services Appraisal & Consulting Services Pension Fund Advisory Services Daily Valuation Services 

SitusAMC’s REVS business is highly regarded in the industry, known for its deep bench of proven, highly credentialed valuation professionals, a commitment to providing white-glove client execution, and driven by industry-leading, tech-enabled platforms.  

“Our team’s dedication to best-in-class valuation service is unwavering, and we are focused on investing in differentiated technology to support our global engagements. We look forward to continuing our journey with SitusAMC as we continue to grow the business and expand our position as a leader in the industry.” – Brian Velky, Managing Director, Global Head of REVS. 

STRATEGIC DECISION TO RETAIN THE BUSINESS
Over the past several months, SitusAMC has received extensive interest in its REVS business. In late 2023, the company entered into a sale transaction with Altus Group, which ultimately did not materialize. Despite continued interest from third parties, SitusAMC has decided to retain its REVS business. 

“Due to the interest in the REVS business, we decided to explore strategic options; however, the market expressed a desire for choice in their valuation partners and we are happy to continue offering those solutions as a part of SitusAMC. Our capital commitment highlights our focus on driving superior execution and insights for our clients and the broader market.” – Michael Franco. SitusAMC Chief Executive Officer. 

“Customers are increasingly seeking diverse options for their real estate valuations, and SitusAMC’s Real Estate Valuation Services group stands out as a proven partner with deep and meaningful relationships across the industry. We are excited to support SitusAMC as they invest in the REVS business and drive continued growth, ensuring that their clients receive unparalleled service and expertise across their valuation needs.” – Agha Khan, Co-Head of Private Equity at Stone Point Capital, a longstanding investor in SitusAMC. 

FUTURE FOCUS
Backed by its deep commitment to white-glove client service, highest standards of delivery, and highly credentials and experienced professionals, SitusAMC’s REVS business is well positioned for expansion within the industry.  

To support its growth objectives, SitusAMC has committed $20MM of technology investments through 2028, with a particular emphasis on enhancing REVS’s industry-leading valuation platforms: 

Valuation Management System (VMS) – a cloud-based platform that provides workflow and data management as well as robust real-time reporting capabilities, will see further enhancements via a next-generation “VMS Next” platform release. Daily Valuation System (DVS) – the industry’s only cloud-based daily valuation platform that provides a standardized workflow and reporting process for net asset valuation reporting, will also see continued investments to enhance the recently released product functionality. 

“Our REVS team continues to set the standard for real estate valuations, driven by their best-in-class, tech-enabled services. We look forward to continuing to invest and support the business as they work alongside our broader team to power opportunity across the lifecycle of our clients CRE finance activity.” – Anne Jablonski, Executive Managing Director, Head of CRE, SitusAMC.  

For more information about SitusAMC’s Real Estate Valuation Services, please visit https://www.situsamc.com/real-estate-valuation-services or contact: 

Brian Velky 
Managing Director & Global Head
Real Estate Valuation Services
brianvelky@situsamc.com  

ABOUT SITUSAMC
SitusAMC is a leading independent provider of investment advisory, strategic outsourcing, talent, and technology solutions to the commercial and residential real estate finance industries. The company helps clients identify and capture opportunities in their real estate businesses through industry-leading services and innovative technologies that drive operational efficiency, increase business effectiveness, and improve market agility across the entire lifecycle of their global real estate activity.
Media Contact: mediarelations@situsamc.com.  

ABOUT STONE POINT
Stone Point is an alternative investment firm based in Greenwich, CT, with more than $55 billion of assets under management. Stone Point targets investments in companies in the global financial services industry and related sectors. The firm invests in alternative asset classes, including private equity through its flagship Trident Funds and credit through commingled funds and separately managed accounts. In addition, Stone Point Capital Markets supports our firm, portfolio companies and other clients by providing dedicated financing solutions. For more information on Stone Point, please visit: www.stonepoint.com

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Sungrow Liquid-Cooled ESS PowerTitan 2.0 is Set to Unleash the AC Block Era

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LONDON, Sept. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, 66 sets of Sungrow’s energy storage system, PowerTitan 2.0, arrived in the UK, demonstrating its acceleration of energy storage deployment in Europe. In the Middle East, over 1,500 sets of PowerTitan 2.0 are set for deployment, contributing to one of the world’s largest energy storage projects with a capacity of 7.8 GWh. Similarly, in Asia, multiple PowerTitan 2.0 projects have been successfully commissioned, showcasing impressive performance in cost reduction, safety, grid forming, etc. PowerTitan 2.0 is being rapidly gaining global traction, pioneering the energy storage industry’s transition into the AC Block era.

What is the AC Block?

PowerTitan 2.0 introduces the revolutionary AC Block, which integrates a 5 MWh battery with a 2.5 MW PCS into a standard 20-foot container, a significant departure from the traditional method of separating direct current battery systems and alternating current PCS systems. This integration goes beyond just rearranging components; it involves efficiently combining the battery, PCS, fire suppression systems, and other modules while pushing the boundaries of spatial design. According to a report by S&P Global Commodity Insight, only three companies worldwide, including Sungrow, currently provide authentic AC Block solutions.

Dr. James Li, Sungrow ESS Director for Europe, stated that the success of PowerTitan 2.0 is significantly attributed to Sungrow’s fully self-developed PACK/BMS/PCS/EMS technologies, driving innovation through a foundational logic and holistic design approach. Moreover, PowerTitan 2.0 revolutionizes PACK structures and production processes, reducing the width of each PACK by 40mm for a more compact layout. Additionally, each cabinet houses 12 small standardized PCS units, matching the size specifications of PACKs for efficient space utilization. These benefits and innovations make the AC Block concept feasible.

With a more compact structure, increased heat dissipation challenges arise. PowerTitan 2.0 addresses this with a Fully Liquid-Cooled solution for battery PACKs and PCS units, ensuring rapid heat dissipation and extending system longevity.

The AC Block: An Optimal Choice

“In the operational projects, PowerTitan 2.0 demonstrates its exceptional competitiveness,” said Dr. James Li. It saves 29% on land usage, requiring only 2000 square meters for a hundred-megawatt-hour system, significantly reducing land costs. The all-in-one AC-DC block design streamlines deployment with embedded PCSs, pre-assembled components, MVT, and comprehensive factory testing to reduce installation time onsite.

Thanks to its innovative AC-DC block design, PowerTitan 2.0 increases the system’s round-trip efficiency (RTE) by 2%, boosts the total discharge volume over the entire lifecycle by 8%, and reduces fault losses by 92%. Moreover, standardized short cable connections between batteries and PCS in a fully liquid-cooled cabinet, along with advanced AI-based battery health management and ArcDefender Technology, effectively minimize thermal runaway and arcing risks, ensuring overall cabinet safety.

The system also incorporates the latest Stem Cell Grid Tech, enabling seamless 0ms grid switching, and active harmonic absorption. It has been widely deployed in global projects such as the SPP Hybrid project in Thailand, the Dalia project in the Middle East, and China’s offshore grid-forming energy storage project in Guangxi. The solution plays a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of new power systems. Notably, PowerTitan 2.0 operates with low noise levels below 75 dBA, utilizing carefully selected biodegradable or renewable transformer oil, refrigerants, and fire extinguishing agents, aligning with environmental sustainability.

Looking ahead, with continuous product innovation and further cost reductions, AC Blocks represented by PowerTitan 2.0 will become the optimal choice in the energy storage market and driving the global energy transition.

Contact:
Mina Zhang
mina.zhang@cn.sungrowpower.com

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Closer China-ASEAN cooperation boosts regional high-quality development

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NANNING, China, Sept. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Beijing Review:

Viet Nam’s aromatic Trung Nguyen coffee, Malaysia’s Musang King durian, Thailand’s fragrant jasmine rice and Laos’ refreshing beer—what do they all have in common?

The answer is they’ve all made an entrance into the vast Chinese market through the China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), earning rave reviews from delighted consumers.

On September 24, the 21st CAEXPO and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit kicked off in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Like a foodie’s fantasy come true and a business bonanza wrapped into one, the expo promised not just to tantalize taste buds but also to turbocharge trade ties between China and its Southeast Asian neighbors.

In addressing the opening ceremony, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said interactions between China and ASEAN have served as the most successful and dynamic model of cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, and are a vivid example of the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.

Along with the flourishing ties, the expo has become an important supplement to the 10 Plus One cooperation framework between China and ASEAN, providing strong support for regional high-quality development, Luo Yongkun, Deputy Director of the Institute of Southeast Asia and Oceania Studies at the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, told Beijing Review.

The expo has been standing as a testament to the enduring friendship, cooperation and shared prosperity between China and ASEAN countries over the years, Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary General of ASEAN, said at the opening ceremony, adding that since its inception in 2004, the event has evolved into an important platform for dialogue, cooperation and development, covering sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, technology, education and tourism.

China considers ASEAN a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy and a key region in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation,” Ding said. “ASEAN countries, on their part, see in China a trustworthy and close partner.”

The shared values of peace, cooperation and mutual respect between China and ASEAN form the foundation of their partnership, Vongsey Vissoth, Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia, said, adding he believes that the two sides can achieve more fruitful results through their cooperation in trade and economy, with the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area bringing new opportunities.

China has been ASEAN’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years, while ASEAN has been China’s top trading partner since 2020. The cumulative two-way investment has exceeded $400 billion, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce.

The CAEXPO has made important contributions to the economic integration between ASEAN and China, facilitating investment flows and cross-border economic opportunities, laying the foundation for building a more connected, resilient and dynamic region, Kao said.

In 2010, the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area was officially launched, opening a channel for ASEAN enterprises to gain more efficient and convenient access to the Chinese market.

China’s Vice Minister of Commerce Li Fei said mutually beneficial cooperation between China and ASEAN countries has reached new levels.

Bilateral economic and trade cooperation has continued to upgrade over the years, with positive progress achieved in negotiations for version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, he added.

As early as 2015, China and ASEAN initiated the construction of the China-ASEAN Information Harbor to cultivate new drivers of economic development. Today, nearly 20 projects across nine ASEAN countries in fields such as digital government, digital industries and new communications have been conducted under the framework, Luo said.

“We need to leverage the harbor to promote digital connectivity and information sharing, and work for a digital Silk Road,” Ding said in his speech.

At this year’s CAEXPO, a new section was conducted to highlight strategic emerging industries, showcasing the latest progresses and technologies in fields such as digital technology, new energy and intelligent connected vehicles.

Leading Chinese green technology companies are also working closely with ASEAN enterprises and investing in new facilities to produce innovative and locally adapted products, contributing to ASEAN’s green transition.

The ongoing efforts to advance the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 will lead to a broader opening up in investment and services trade, Lei Xiaohua, a researcher with the Southeast Asia Research Institute at the Guangxi Academy of Social Sciences, said, adding that the CAEXPO will be endowed with a new mission in future regional industrial and supply chain cooperation.

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American Solar Energy Society Launches National Solar Tour App for Attendees

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BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) has launched the brand-new National Solar Tour App, now available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This cutting-edge app is designed to enhance the experience for attendees of the National Solar Tour, providing a streamlined way to explore and engage with solar and other clean energy installations and sustainable technologies across the country.

The National Solar Tour is the largest grassroots solar event in the United States, connecting thousands of people to learn about solar energy and sustainable solutions from those who live and work with it every day. The showcase weekend traditionally takes place the first weekend in October but is held virtually throughout the year. The new app will make attending the tour even more accessible and interactive for clean energy enthusiasts wanting to learn more about solar energy.

Key Features of the National Solar Tour App:

Interactive Map: Easily browse the ASES National Solar Tour map to find examples of the many types of solar energy and other energy-saving technology near you.RSVP to In-Person Tours: Conveniently RSVP to in-person events and plan your tour stops.Seamless Navigation: Effortlessly navigate to tour sites using your favorite maps app.

“This app opens new doors for clean energy supporters to connect with solar innovations firsthand,” says Carly Rixham, Executive Director of the American Solar Energy Society. “It’s designed to create an engaging experience for tour attendees and make the discovery of local solar projects even more accessible and exciting.”

The app is only intended for National Solar Tour attendees. Tour hosts should continue managing their site and event listings through the existing web portal at map.nationalsolartour.org.

Whether you’re a homeowner curious about installing solar panels or a business interested in adopting clean energy solutions, the National Solar Tour App will guide you to events and installations that inspire sustainable action.

Download the App Today:

Apple App Store: Download for iOSGoogle Play Store: Download for Android

For more information, visit nationalsolartour.org and follow us on social media for updates. The main showcase weekend is October 4-6, but tours take place all throughout the year and can be found on the National Solar Tour Map.

About American Solar Energy Society
The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a leading nonprofit advocating for sustainable living and 100% renewable energy. Since 1954, ASES has worked to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy through education, policy advocacy, and community events, including the annual National Solar Tour, annual National Solar Conference, and Solar Today Magazine.

Contact Information
For media inquiries, please contact:
solartour@ases.org
303-443-3130
Website: https://www.ases.org

 

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