Global Energy Storage Industry Updates (October 14, 2025): Growatt’s Smart Home System, Haichen’s 6.25MWh Shipment to Europe, and France’s New Grid Tariff Policy

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Growatt has introduced its new wireless central energy manager, the GroHome Manager, designed to simplify installation by eliminating cable connections between the battery and smart meter. Compatible with various power configurations, the system integrates Smart Scheduling Mode, which uses big data to determine optimal charging and discharging times, thereby maximizing user profit and system efficiency.

Tags: #HaichenEnergy #EnergyStorageSystem

Haichen Energy has reached a new milestone with the successful shipment of its first batch of ∞Power 6.25MWh 4h prefabricated energy storage containers—the world’s first system equipped with kAh-class battery cells—to Europe. This marks the first-ever delivery of a 6MWh+ high-energy-density system, signaling a new phase in large-scale, long-duration energy storage deployment.

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Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a rechargeable magnesium battery that overcomes long-standing challenges of magnesium-based storage. The team designed a novel amorphous oxide cathode, enabling efficient magnesium ion insertion and extraction at room temperature. The full-scale prototype maintained stable energy output after 200 charge–discharge cycles, demonstrating strong potential for next-generation energy storage.

Tags: #SamsungSDI #BatteryStorage

At the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas, Samsung SDI unveiled its latest SBB 1.7 and SBB 2.0 battery energy storage systems, featuring high-nickel NCM and LFP battery chemistries respectively. The company announced plans to start U.S. production in 2026, offering modular, containerized “Samsung’s Battery Box” (SBB) solutions to meet growing grid-scale and commercial demand.

Tags: #EnergyStorage #BESS

Global grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installations reached 49.4GW/136.5GWh in the first nine months of 2025—a 36% year-on-year increase. However, September deployments dipped 19% compared with the same month last year, mainly due to slower growth in China. The U.S., Europe, and Oceania all reported increased installations this year, reflecting sustained momentum in the energy transition.

Tags: #pv-magazine #FranceEnergy

The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has announced new grid tariff measures under the TURPE 7 framework, aimed at encouraging the strategic use of battery storage and improving renewable energy integration. The updated “annual charging and discharging component” introduces adjusted pricing mechanisms for medium- and high-voltage storage facilities. The new policy takes effect on August 1, 2026.

Tags: #EnergyPolicy #ChinaPower

China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and National Energy Administration (NEA) jointly issued the Administrative Measures for Cross-Provincial and Cross-Regional Emergency Power Dispatch, effective from October 1, 2025, with a five-year validity period. The regulation prioritizes market-based mechanisms during power shortages or grid risks; when insufficient, dispatch agencies are authorized to initiate emergency coordination.

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Tianjin Saruid Technology Co., Ltd. has unveiled a new UPS monitoring system for weather radar applications. The system features a monitoring device that transmits UPS data to an upper computer for analysis and database storage. The server then evaluates system status and reports to a monitoring terminal, reducing maintenance workload while improving system reliability and operational lifespan.

Tags: #PVStorage #Microgrid

Guangxi Guiren Energy-Saving Technology Co., Ltd. disclosed a photovoltaic microgrid energy storage device featuring a housing with a support frame, mounting plate, and integrated cooling structure with axial fans. This design enhances heat dissipation, prevents dust accumulation, and protects the battery pack from damage—ensuring cleaner surfaces and longer system durability.