In Pictures: sonnen's German unit files for insolvency while US home battery sales double

sonnen's German insolvency filing raises questions for homeowners relying on its residential battery systems.

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The restructuring comes as demand for home energy storage continues to grow in markets like the US.

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US home battery sales have doubled even as sonnen's German parent unit faces insolvency proceedings.

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About 400 employees in Germany are affected by the insolvency filing, two months after Shell sold the company.

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The company's North American operations say production has tripled amid rising demand for backup power.

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Questions remain over how the German restructuring will affect sonnen's customers and partners abroad.

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sonnen's insolvency follows its sale by Shell to TIVEN earlier this year.

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Home battery systems like sonnen's are increasingly paired with solar to provide residential backup power.

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The contrast between German insolvency and US growth leaves sonnen's international customers seeking clarity.

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