On April 11, during the 13th International Energy Storage Summit and Exhibition (ESIE 2025), Sungrow Power held a PhD Talk themed “Deepening Scenarios x Wisdom Empowerment: Exploring Optimal Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Energy Storage.” The event featured Nan Nan Kou, a China energy transition expert from Bloomberg New Energy Finance, as the host. It brought together Wei Cao, General Manager of Sungrow’s Commercial and Industrial Energy Storage Product Line, Jing Song, an energy project research expert from the World Resources Institute’s Sustainable Transition Center, and Wenwen Zhou, General Manager of Sungrow Huican. Media representatives and industry leaders engaged in discussions on key topics such as policy changes, technological innovations, zero-carbon park practices, and solutions to industry challenges, all aimed at exploring optimal solutions for commercial and industrial energy storage amidst the wave of new energy marketization.
As the energy storage industry transitions from a phase driven by policy incentives to one focused on value creation, it is essential to leverage technological innovation and scenario-based product solutions to guide the green transformation of commerce and industry. The dual drivers of policy and technology are reshaping the industrial landscape.
2025 marks a critical juncture for the new energy industry, with ongoing policy reforms, advancements in energy storage technologies, and the accelerated integration of AI with energy systems fundamentally transforming the global energy landscape. In this context, commercial and industrial energy storage is becoming a new engine for green development. Dr. Wei Cao emphasized that the reform of the power market and new energy storage policies are pushing commercial and industrial energy storage from being merely a “backup power source” to a “value-creating entity.” The refinement of time-of-use pricing mechanisms and ancillary service markets is expected to diversify the revenue streams for energy storage users. Furthermore, the integration of AI into energy storage is transitioning the industry from an “experience-driven” model to an “intelligent-driven” paradigm.
Dr. Jing Song shared international experiences with zero-carbon parks, highlighting that their success hinges on the synergy between “distributed energy” and “digital management.” She noted that zero-carbon parks are not only pivotal for global carbon neutrality but also serve as a means to enhance regional energy resilience and industrial competitiveness.
Dr. Wenwen Zhou added that domestic zero-carbon parks are evolving from pilot projects to large-scale implementations, emphasizing that integrated solutions combining “source, grid, load, and storage” are key, with “energy-carbon synergy” as a crucial component.
Addressing the pain points of green transformation in commerce and industry, Dr. Song pointed out that companies face not only the demands of transitioning to greener practices but also challenges such as stable electricity supply, price fluctuations, and power rationing risks. The flexible configuration of energy storage and distributed energy is vital for overcoming these challenges. Dr. Cao asserted that “safety, efficiency, and long-termism” are the three critical factors for the sustainable development of commercial and industrial energy storage. He emphasized that Sungrow always begins with customer value, returning to scenario demands and advocating the concept of “one solution for one scenario” in commercial and industrial energy storage.
For instance, Sungrow recently launched its 255CS series products designed for scenarios involving solar storage integration, featuring both “AC coupling” and “DC coupling” modes. They also introduced the 800CS series products specifically for large industrial scenarios and created an integrated “solar-storage-charging” system for high-energy consumption parks. In regions prone to frequent power rationing, they are developing off-grid backup solutions centered on energy storage to ensure stable electricity supply. Additionally, they have tailored solutions for small and micro businesses and large user scenarios.
At the event, Dr. Zhou used Sungrow Industrial Park as an example to further explain the approach to resolving the energy “impossible triangle.” With the support of the iCarbon energy-carbon platform, Sungrow Huican has already implemented green low-carbon demonstrations in parks, factories, and hospitals, contributing to the dynamic balance of “economy-stability-low carbon.” “From a sustainable development perspective, Sungrow Industrial Park opted for a diversified clean energy supply solution, creating a complementary renewable energy system through solar, energy storage, and charging stations,” he noted.
The core demand for green transformation in commercial and industrial parks focuses on “cost reduction, stability enhancement, and carbon reduction.” Energy storage technologies need comprehensive upgrades in terms of economic optimization, system reliability enhancement, and multi-energy collaboration. According to Dr. Cao’s analysis of trends in commercial and industrial energy storage development, as distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) systems engage in electricity trading, the demand for “energy storage + trading services” has surged. Sungrow’s commercial storage products offer a full lifecycle service model that includes peak-valley arbitrage, demand management, and green electricity absorption across multiple scenarios.
“Energy storage companies should focus on creating value, not just competing on price,” Dr. Cao stated, highlighting that Sungrow will continue to deepen its efforts in commercial and industrial scenarios, relying on demand insights, product innovation, and exceptional service to enhance its global layout and build a competitive edge.
Regarding the domestic and international implementation of zero-carbon parks, Dr. Song believes that clarity in carbon accounting standards and the improvement of green electricity trading mechanisms are still needed on the policy side. Dr. Zhou emphasized that the development of zero-carbon parks cannot proceed without virtual power plants and energy-carbon synergy, requiring the integration of energy, carbon, and data flows. He elaborated on the key technologies and business models necessary for this integration.
Amidst domestic competition issues and international compliance challenges, attendees shared their insights from their respective fields, collectively calling for healthy competition to drive a sustainable industrial ecosystem.
As a leading new energy enterprise, Sungrow Power’s core competitiveness in the commercial and industrial energy storage sector stems from its technological innovation, deep scenario engagement, and commitment to safety, which create differentiated barriers through comprehensive in-house research and global layout. Currently, Sungrow’s commercial energy storage product solutions have been successfully applied in over 1,000 projects globally, aiding in the low-carbon transformation of commerce and industry.
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