Energy Storage

HEFEI – November 02, 2026 -- HIZENERGY has retained its place on the BloombergNEF (BNEF) Energy Storage Tier 1 list for Q4 2026, after the benchmark introduced a methodology upgrade and raised qualification thresholds for storage vendors worldwide.

BNEF tightens Tier 1 screening for global storage vendors

Financial institutions, asset owners, EPC contractors and institutional investors use the BNEF Tier 1 assessment. It evaluates bankability, independently verified operational track records, technical robustness and reliable cross-border delivery.

HIZENERGY says the stricter screening makes continuous Tier 1 recognition a stronger validation of vendor capability. It attributes its standing to a growing portfolio of third-party validated live projects, proven bankability credentials and a regionally anchored global delivery network.

SHENZHEN – October 31, 2026 -- SKYWORTH Solar has launched Solavita, a global brand that consolidates its smart microgrid portfolio into four product lines covering residential, commercial, utility and portable applications.

Solavita targets grid flexibility demand across home, business and utility segments

The company cites the International Energy Agency's 2026 mid-year electricity update, which stresses flexible resources and more efficient use of infrastructure as renewable generation expands. Customer priorities differ by market: controlling electricity costs, using more local solar power, or keeping essential loads running where grid supply is unreliable.

Chairman Fan Ruiwu said the company's focus is on the value the systems provide "throughout their life," and that SKYWORTH will work with local partners to adapt delivery to each market.

Melbourne – October 29, 2026 -- HiTHIUM showed a 6.9MWh, 8-hour-native battery energy storage system (BESS) at All Energy Australia on October 28, claiming that a purpose-built 8-hour system undercuts two 4-hour systems by about 23% on cost.

CSIRO analysis puts the 8-hour cost advantage at 23%

HiTHIUM cited CSIRO GenCost analysis showing that two 4-hour systems delivering the same 8-hour output would cost about 23% more than a purpose-built 8-hour system. The company also pointed to Australian market data: 4-hour-plus high-price events accounted for over 70% of scarcity revenue in 2025, shifting storage value toward firm supply duration.

Policy demand is building. The federal Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) supports dispatchable clean energy projects, while New South Wales continues to advance dedicated long-duration energy storage (LDES) tenders for projects of eight hours or longer.

KITCHENER – October 29, 2026 -- Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ), has sold two standalone battery energy storage projects in France with combined capacity of 200 MW / 800 MWh to BW ESS, a global energy storage owner-operator. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Two 100 MW / 400 MWh projects anchor BW ESS's first French position

The portfolio comprises Baixas in the Pyrénées-Orientales department and Coquainvilliers in Calvados, each rated at 100 MW / 400 MWh. Both have transmission-level grid connections and were developed around very limited expected network constraints.

The deal is the first transaction between the two companies and marks BW ESS's entry into the French energy market.

MELBOURNE – October 29, 2026 -- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) launched TENER+, a 9MWh ultra-high capacity energy storage system, at All Energy Australia 2026 and signed three memorandums of understanding with Hitachi Energy, EPEC Group and UNSW Sydney to speed up utility-scale battery delivery and grid connection in Australia.

TENER+ cuts container count by up to 40% and footprint by 12%

CATL says TENER+ reduces the number of containers needed by up to 40% and the project footprint by 12%, which targets developers facing land constraints. The system is designed for a 25-year lifespan and uses liquid cooling with protection for humid and coastal environments. Noise stays below 65 dBA at 1 metre.

Taizhou – October 29, 2026 -- LUTIAN has invested more than RMB 300 million in research and development since 2023 to carry its motor and power electronics expertise into solar and energy storage, Chairman Changguo Luo told the LUTIAN Global Energy Partner Conference 2026. The event ran October 12-14 in Taizhou and drew more than 200 domestic and international guests from over 60 countries and regions.

LuckEner pitches inverters, batteries and cloud monitoring for residential and C&I

LuckEner Product Director Wang Yang presented the portfolio for residential and commercial and industrial (C&I) applications. It covers hybrid and on-grid inverters and battery systems, built for varying energy needs and grid conditions.

The hardware is paired with LT Cloud, a platform offering real-time monitoring, remote diagnostics, intelligent control and AI-assisted energy management.

Toronto – October 29, 2026 -- Rodan Energy Solutions Inc. will develop, own and operate a 50 megawatt-hour (MWh) behind-the-meter battery energy storage system (BESS) at St. Marys Cement's Bowmanville, Ontario plant, which will be Canada's largest installation of its kind to date. The long-term agreement with St. Marys Cement Inc. (Canada), a subsidiary of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA), requires no upfront capital from the cement producer.

Rodan carries development capital and operational risk under the Bowmanville deal

Rodan assumes the development capital and the operational risk. St. Marys Cement receives a fully managed energy solution over the life of the asset. Rodan will run the system through its proprietary FlexOps platform, targeting grid flexibility resources and energy cost savings.

Reno – – October 29, 2026 -- Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: DFLI) will publish its second-quarter 2026 financial and operational results after market close on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Dragonfly Energy schedules a 4:30 PM ET call after the earnings release

Management will hold a conference call at 4:30 PM Eastern Time on August 6, directly after the earnings press release. Investors can follow a live webcast through the Events and Presentations page in the Investor Relations section of the company's website. Participants who want to ask questions by phone must register in advance. Registration provides dial-in details and a unique PIN.

The company asks participants to log in or dial in at least 10 minutes before the start. An archived webcast and the earnings release will be posted to the same page shortly after the call.

Toronto – October 22, 2026 -- Hoymiles has launched its HiOne all-in-one residential energy storage system in Canada and shown its HoyUltra 261A commercial and industrial (C&I) storage system in North America for the first time. Both debuts took place at Electricity Transformation Canada (ETC) 2026 in Toronto.

HiOne combines inverter, battery and EMS in a unit installable in 15 minutes

The residential system integrates the inverter, battery system and energy management system (EMS) in a single unit. Installation can take as little as 15 minutes. HiOne has four MPPTs and a maximum input current of 20A, built for varied roof orientations and shading. Seamless backup switching keeps essential household loads running during grid outages.

Toronto – October 21, 2026 -- HiTHIUM, which says it has surpassed 200 GWh in cumulative delivered energy storage capacity, has entered the Canadian market with 4-hour and 8-hour lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) and a new 4 MWh sodium-ion product designed for extreme cold.

HiTHIUM builds Canadian footprint across six locations

Toronto serves as the main hub for Canadian operations. The company also runs subsidiary offices in British Columbia and Alberta, and operating sites in Quebec, Yellowknife and Fort Smith, said Mizhi Zhang, President of Global Business.

HiTHIUM is targeting a market where installed Canadian storage is expected to double between 2025 and 2027. Total wind, solar and storage capacity is on track to reach 50 GW by 2035, according to the company.