CATL Globally Launches TENER+ Energy Storage System at All Energy 2026 and Signs Australian Partnership MoUs

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) announced the global launch of its TENER+ and TENER Sodium energy storage systems at the All Energy Australia 2026 exhibition in Melbourne. Alongside the product introduction, the company signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with local organizations to support utility-scale battery deployment and grid integration across Australia.

According to CATL, the new releases target grid connection requirements and long-term performance expectations for utility-scale energy projects. Company executives noted that the initiative arrives as renewables reach high generation levels within the National Electricity Market, alongside increasing retirements of coal-fired power infrastructure.

System Specifications and Features

• TENER+: Described as a 9MWh ultra-high capacity energy storage system engineered for a 25-year lifespan. It utilizes liquid cooling, features a top-exhaust design to minimize horizontal heat transfer, and maintains operating noise levels below 65 dBA at one metre.
• TENER Sodium: Positioned as a mass-produced sodium-ion battery energy storage system designed to operate in high temperatures of up to 55°C, delivering high round-trip efficiency and an operational lifespan exceeding 20 years.

Australian Partnership MoUs

CATL entered into three collaborative agreements to advance technical validation, grid delivery, and workforce training:

• Hitachi Energy: Proposed integration of CATL DC battery products with Hitachi Energy power conversion systems to standardise project delivery in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
• EPEC Group and ESVL: Collaboration focusing on grid integration, engineering delivery, and full-scale system validation.
• UNSW Sydney: Joint development of the Centre for Integrated Renewable Energy Training and Innovation in Western Sydney to support local skills development.

Verification and Next Steps

Project developers and stakeholders can review official announcements directly through CATL's corporate news portal or the All Energy Australia 2026 exhibitor directory. Interested parties should verify specific technical compliance, grid code approvals, and delivery timelines through official engineering documentation provided by the participating partners.