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Designed for Reliable Backup Power
PHU QUOC ISLAND, Vietnam, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, successfully unveils its next-generation residential energy storage system (ESS) at 2025 Southeast Asia Distribution Summit. Featuring the upgraded MG Series inverters, this new solution covers power ranges from 5 kW to 10 kW. With industry-leading features like full-power operation at 45 °C, active PID recovery, and seamless backup power switching within 4ms, this new solution ensures households stay powered even in extreme climates or unstable grid conditions, designed to meet the rising demand for household energy independence across the region.
MG5/6RL inverters are already available and compatible with over 50 third-party energy storage batteries*. MG8/10RL models and the matching MGL060 battery will be released in Q4 2025.
One System, Endless Lifestyles
- Start Small, Dream Big: The system scales effortlessly from 5kW to 80kW with support for up to eight units in parallel—making it ideal for everything from compact apartments to spacious villas or future expansions. It's also compatible with mainstream third-party batteries, offering the flexibility to meet a wide range of application scenarios.
- Power Your Home, Your Way: Whether starting with solar today or planning for backup power tomorrow, the system adapts as your needs evolve—from PV-only setups to fully off-grid solutions. It also supports versatile configurations, including "Battery Ready" (install the inverter now and add batteries later) and "Backup Only" (a hybrid system without PV panels, offering reliable power during outages).
- One Port, Triple Functionality: Simplify your energy management with one port designed for three smart applications: Graded Load Management, Diesel Generator Coordination, and PV Expansion. Flexible and efficient, it brings intelligent control to any energy scenario.
Robust Backup for Uninterrupted Power
Seamless Transition, Continuous Comfort: In the event of a grid outage, the hybrid inverter automatically switches to off-grid mode within just 4 milliseconds—ensuring uninterrupted power without light flicker or appliance shutdown. Your daily life stays smooth, even when the grid doesn't.
Compact Size, Exceptional Power: Despite its small footprint, the system delivers up to 200% overload output for 10 seconds. For example, the MG6RL model can supply 12kW to instantly support high-power appliances like air conditioners, laundry machine during blackouts—making it both reliable and powerful.
Whisper-Quiet Operation: With noise levels as low as 35 dB—quieter than a library—Sungrow's Immersive Silence technology ensures a peaceful home environment.
Robust Power Generation for Unstoppable Performance
- Double the Punch, Zero Compromise: With up to 200% DC input and 160% maximum output capacity, the system delivers outstanding performance. For example, a 6kW inverter can simultaneously provide 6kW of rated AC output while charging the battery with 3.6kW of DC power—ensuring maximum energy utilization without compromise.
- Compatible with diverse PV Panel: Engineered to support up to 20A input current, the system is compatible with virtually all PV modules on the market. No DC energy goes to waste—enabling greater efficiency and seamless integration with your existing or future solar setup.
- Heat-Defying Performance: Built for extreme conditions, the system maintains full power output even at 45 °C ambient temperature. It ensures stable generation during peak heat hours, boosts self-consumption, and conserves battery power for when it's truly needed—delivering reliability when it matters most.
- Grid-Connected PID Repair, 25 Years of Peak Performance: Featuring Sungrow's patented PID ZERO® technology, the system is the industry's first to actively recover from PID effects without disconnecting from the grid. It counteracts long-term power loss caused by heat and humidity—ensuring your PV modules stay efficient for 25 years, no extra hardware or rewiring required.
Smarter Energy, Seamless Control
- Touch & Monitor at Your Finger: The intuitive 4.3-inch full-color touchscreen offers real-time monitoring and complete local control. Commissioning takes less than 30 seconds—no internet required, as easy as making tea. Dual LED indicators allow quick system checks at a glance: the left shows system status, while the right displays battery state of charge (SOC).
- Storm-Ready in One Tap: Prepare for extreme weather or scheduled outages with a single click—activate fast battery charging from the grid and go from 30% to 100% SOC in just one hour (based on a 6kW/6kWh system), giving you peace of mind when it matters most.
- AI Smart Energy Management: Later integration with Sungrow's iHomeManager (the forecast-based energy management system) will use AI to tailor energy strategies based on usage patterns, weather forecasts, dynamic electricity tariff, and extreme weather alerts, optimizing energy dispatch and boosting household green energy benefits by more than 12%*.
Coming Soon: Longer Lasting, Safer, More Flexible Batteries
Launching in Q4, the new MGL060 battery features large-capacity 314 Ah LFP cells with 8000 cycles (EOL 60%), delivering triple the lifespan of average industry offerings. Its pack-level DC/DC energy optimization works like a dedicated optimizer for each cell group, ensuring each operates independently and efficiently, even when new and old batteries are mixed.
*Notes: Data based on households configured with PV–ESS–EV charging system and heat pumps; actual benefits may vary depending on load types and capacity.
About Sungrow
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 28 years. As of December 2024, Sungrow has installed 740 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The Company is recognized as the world's most bankable PV inverter and energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects across the globe, supported by a network of 520 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experience. At Sungrow, we're committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit: www.sungrowpower.com
Designed for Reliable Backup Power
PHU QUOC ISLAND, Vietnam, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, successfully unveils its next-generation residential energy storage system (ESS) at 2025 Southeast Asia Distribution Summit. Featuring the upgraded MG Series inverters, this new solution covers power ranges from 5 kW to 10 kW. With industry-leading features like full-power operation at 45 °C, active PID recovery, and seamless backup power switching within 4ms, this new solution ensures households stay powered even in extreme climates or unstable grid conditions, designed to meet the rising demand for household energy independence across the region.
MG5/6RL inverters are already available and compatible with over 50 third-party energy storage batteries*. MG8/10RL models and the matching MGL060 battery will be released in Q4 2025.
One System, Endless Lifestyles
- Start Small, Dream Big: The system scales effortlessly from 5kW to 80kW with support for up to eight units in parallel—making it ideal for everything from compact apartments to spacious villas or future expansions. It's also compatible with mainstream third-party batteries, offering the flexibility to meet a wide range of application scenarios.
- Power Your Home, Your Way: Whether starting with solar today or planning for backup power tomorrow, the system adapts as your needs evolve—from PV-only setups to fully off-grid solutions. It also supports versatile configurations, including "Battery Ready" (install the inverter now and add batteries later) and "Backup Only" (a hybrid system without PV panels, offering reliable power during outages).
- One Port, Triple Functionality: Simplify your energy management with one port designed for three smart applications: Graded Load Management, Diesel Generator Coordination, and PV Expansion. Flexible and efficient, it brings intelligent control to any energy scenario.
Robust Backup for Uninterrupted Power
Seamless Transition, Continuous Comfort: In the event of a grid outage, the hybrid inverter automatically switches to off-grid mode within just 4 milliseconds—ensuring uninterrupted power without light flicker or appliance shutdown. Your daily life stays smooth, even when the grid doesn't.
Compact Size, Exceptional Power: Despite its small footprint, the system delivers up to 200% overload output for 10 seconds. For example, the MG6RL model can supply 12kW to instantly support high-power appliances like air conditioners, laundry machine during blackouts—making it both reliable and powerful.
Whisper-Quiet Operation: With noise levels as low as 35 dB—quieter than a library—Sungrow's Immersive Silence technology ensures a peaceful home environment.
Robust Power Generation for Unstoppable Performance
- Double the Punch, Zero Compromise: With up to 200% DC input and 160% maximum output capacity, the system delivers outstanding performance. For example, a 6kW inverter can simultaneously provide 6kW of rated AC output while charging the battery with 3.6kW of DC power—ensuring maximum energy utilization without compromise.
- Compatible with diverse PV Panel: Engineered to support up to 20A input current, the system is compatible with virtually all PV modules on the market. No DC energy goes to waste—enabling greater efficiency and seamless integration with your existing or future solar setup.
- Heat-Defying Performance: Built for extreme conditions, the system maintains full power output even at 45 °C ambient temperature. It ensures stable generation during peak heat hours, boosts self-consumption, and conserves battery power for when it's truly needed—delivering reliability when it matters most.
- Grid-Connected PID Repair, 25 Years of Peak Performance: Featuring Sungrow's patented PID ZERO® technology, the system is the industry's first to actively recover from PID effects without disconnecting from the grid. It counteracts long-term power loss caused by heat and humidity—ensuring your PV modules stay efficient for 25 years, no extra hardware or rewiring required.
Smarter Energy, Seamless Control
- Touch & Monitor at Your Finger: The intuitive 4.3-inch full-color touchscreen offers real-time monitoring and complete local control. Commissioning takes less than 30 seconds—no internet required, as easy as making tea. Dual LED indicators allow quick system checks at a glance: the left shows system status, while the right displays battery state of charge (SOC).
- Storm-Ready in One Tap: Prepare for extreme weather or scheduled outages with a single click—activate fast battery charging from the grid and go from 30% to 100% SOC in just one hour (based on a 6kW/6kWh system), giving you peace of mind when it matters most.
- AI Smart Energy Management: Later integration with Sungrow's iHomeManager (the forecast-based energy management system) will use AI to tailor energy strategies based on usage patterns, weather forecasts, dynamic electricity tariff, and extreme weather alerts, optimizing energy dispatch and boosting household green energy benefits by more than 12%*.
Coming Soon: Longer Lasting, Safer, More Flexible Batteries
Launching in Q4, the new MGL060 battery features large-capacity 314 Ah LFP cells with 8000 cycles (EOL 60%), delivering triple the lifespan of average industry offerings. Its pack-level DC/DC energy optimization works like a dedicated optimizer for each cell group, ensuring each operates independently and efficiently, even when new and old batteries are mixed.
*Notes: Data based on households configured with PV–ESS–EV charging system and heat pumps; actual benefits may vary depending on load types and capacity.
About Sungrow
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 28 years. As of December 2024, Sungrow has installed 740 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The Company is recognized as the world's most bankable PV inverter and energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects across the globe, supported by a network of 520 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experience. At Sungrow, we're committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit: www.sungrowpower.com
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Sungrow Unveils Next-Generation Residential ESS
- CATL opens Middle East's first NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh —currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China.
- The facility offers comprehensive full-lifecycle after-sales support, cultivates local technical talent and accelerates the deployment of advanced electrification and energy storage solutions.
- It also functions as a regional ecosystem hub linking diverse stakeholders and resources to drive industrial synergy and sustainable growth.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 10, 2026, CATL opened the Middle East's first and currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China—the NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh—strengthening its after-sales presence in the Middle East and supporting the region's shift toward cleaner energy systems.
The opening comes as Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East advance ambitious electrification and decarbonization goals under Vision 2030 and similar national initiatives. Taking Saudi Arabia as an example, The Kingdom has set a goal to transition 30% of all vehicles in Riyadh to electric by 2030, as part of a larger strategy to reduce emissions in the capital city by 50%. Sustainability policies are also driving the shift to electric equipment, such as promoting the use of electric forklifts, while encouraging the use of green energy on farms under the Saudi Green Initiative. However, progress is tempered by persistent challenges, including longstanding oil dependency, surging electricity demand, extreme climatic conditions, and limited charging and service infrastructure.
Strategically designed to overcome these obstacles, the Riyadh facility offers comprehensive full-lifecycle after-sales support, cultivates local technical talent and accelerates the deployment of advanced electrification and energy storage solutions.
Covering more than 7,000 square meters, the Riyadh center combines exhibition areas, diagnostics and maintenance zones, refurbishment facilities, training spaces, and a customer lounge. It is designed to serve not only as a localized service hub for the region and a showcase of CATL's system-level capabilities across electric mobility, energy storage, and intelligent electrification, but also as a platform that links diverse resources, fostering industrial synergy across the ecosystem.
A full-lifecycle approach to new energy services
Relying on CATL's deep R&D and extreme manufacturing capabilities, NING SERVICE Experience Center provides customers with full-lifecycle services that encompass battery diagnostics, repair, maintenance, rework, training, recycling, aftermarket logistics and warehousing. Its services span over seven major product categories—from passenger and commercial vehicles to energy storage systems—along with diverse repair scenarios, setting a new benchmark for new energy service delivery in the region.
Leveraging CATL's advanced diagnostics and repair expertise, along with established service processes, the center's comprehensive after-sales services
helps enterprise customers reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and extend asset life, providing greater certainty around long-term performance and residual value while reducing long-term ownership costs and delivering more cost-effective and reliable services for end users.
Advancing localized operations and capability building
The Riyadh center serves as a key platform for CATL's localized operations in the Middle East, supporting talent development and long-term local value creation. Through dedicated training facilities, CATL builds after-sales and technical expertise in the new energy sector, contributing to skilled employment and knowledge transfer across the Middle East. Globally, NING SERVICE operates 10 training centers, totalling 2,300 square meters, and has certified more than 9,700 new energy after-sales professionals through partnerships with vocational institutions.
Beyond talent development, CATL is deepening its localization strategy by reinforcing local infrastructure and building ecosystem partnerships. CATL is in discussion with top-tier local industry players—including fuel network operators to rapidly provide green electricity to gas stations and major infrastructure companies to electrify their truck fleets, as well as energy companies to deploy solar-plus-storage solutions.
These initiatives not only bolster CATL's local service capabilities and market confidence, but also by enabling key partners, jointly drive the scaled adoption of comprehensive new energy solutions across the Middle East.
"As a leading energy company in Saudi Arabia, we see tremendous opportunities in energy transformation. For instance, we plan to deploy solar-plus-storage solutions at our gas stations and electrify forklifts to reduce reliance on oil. We look forward to collaborating with top players like CATL to drive this transition forward," said Ahmed Ibrahim，Assistant General Manager For Procurement of Al Drees, a leading provider of petroleum and logistics services in Saudi Arabia.
"The launch of CATL's Riyadh aftermarket flagship underscores our shared commitment to driving the global energy transition. This milestone not only reflects the growing demand for sustainable solutions in Saudi Arabia but also embodies our collective vision for a cleaner, electrified future. As the investor behind the experience centre, we are confident that this partnership will accelerate electrification and strengthen the region's role in advancing the energy transition." said Lin Chaofan, CEO of F4S.
Part of a global network
The Saudi Arabia opening builds on CATL's global service footprint, which includes more than 1,200 professional service stations across 76 countries and 73 spare-parts warehouses worldwide. CATL ranks No. 1 globally in spare parts inventory stocked with 100% genuine parts, with a total warehouse area of more than 370,000 square meters. To date, NING SERVICE has supported more than six million electric vehicles, providing professional after-sales services for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage customers.
A long-term commitment to the Middle East
Bruce Li, President of Quality System, Aftermarket Business, Battery Management System Department at CATL, said the Riyadh center reflects a strategic, long-term view of the region.
"Our decision to establish this center in Riyadh is not only a commercial choice, but a long-term commitment," Li said. "As the first NING SERVICE Experience Center in the Middle East, it is more than a service facility. It is a new energy aftermarket ecosystem hub that brings together advanced technology, professional training, and industry collaboration—effectively connecting diverse stakeholders and resources to foster deeper synergy and sustainable growth across the region. Starting from here, CATL will continue to expand its after-sales service network across the Middle East, align closely with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, and support the region's energy transition through a reliable, end-to-end service system."
As the Middle East accelerates its shift toward electrification and energy storage adoption, CATL's expanded NING SERVICE presence is poised to deliver the technical reliability and sustained partnerships essential for this transformation.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 10, 2026, CATL opened the Middle East's first and currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China—the NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh—strengthening its after-sales presence in the Middle East and supporting the region's shift toward cleaner energy systems.
The opening comes as Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East advance ambitious electrification and decarbonization goals under Vision 2030 and similar national initiatives. Taking Saudi Arabia as an example, The Kingdom has set a goal to transition 30% of all vehicles in Riyadh to electric by 2030, as part of a larger strategy to reduce emissions in the capital city by 50%. Sustainability policies are also driving the shift to electric equipment, such as promoting the use of electric forklifts, while encouraging the use of green energy on farms under the Saudi Green Initiative. However, progress is tempered by persistent challenges, including longstanding oil dependency, surging electricity demand, extreme climatic conditions, and limited charging and service infrastructure.
Strategically designed to overcome these obstacles, the Riyadh facility offers comprehensive full-lifecycle after-sales support, cultivates local technical talent and accelerates the deployment of advanced electrification and energy storage solutions.
Covering more than 7,000 square meters, the Riyadh center combines exhibition areas, diagnostics and maintenance zones, refurbishment facilities, training spaces, and a customer lounge. It is designed to serve not only as a localized service hub for the region and a showcase of CATL's system-level capabilities across electric mobility, energy storage, and intelligent electrification, but also as a platform that links diverse resources, fostering industrial synergy across the ecosystem.
A full-lifecycle approach to new energy services
Relying on CATL's deep R&D and extreme manufacturing capabilities, NING SERVICE Experience Center provides customers with full-lifecycle services that encompass battery diagnostics, repair, maintenance, rework, training, recycling, aftermarket logistics and warehousing. Its services span over seven major product categories—from passenger and commercial vehicles to energy storage systems—along with diverse repair scenarios, setting a new benchmark for new energy service delivery in the region.
Leveraging CATL's advanced diagnostics and repair expertise, along with established service processes, the center's comprehensive after-sales services
helps enterprise customers reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and extend asset life, providing greater certainty around long-term performance and residual value while reducing long-term ownership costs and delivering more cost-effective and reliable services for end users.
Advancing localized operations and capability building
The Riyadh center serves as a key platform for CATL's localized operations in the Middle East, supporting talent development and long-term local value creation. Through dedicated training facilities, CATL builds after-sales and technical expertise in the new energy sector, contributing to skilled employment and knowledge transfer across the Middle East. Globally, NING SERVICE operates 10 training centers, totalling 2,300 square meters, and has certified more than 9,700 new energy after-sales professionals through partnerships with vocational institutions.
Beyond talent development, CATL is deepening its localization strategy by reinforcing local infrastructure and building ecosystem partnerships. CATL is in discussion with top-tier local industry players—including fuel network operators to rapidly provide green electricity to gas stations and major infrastructure companies to electrify their truck fleets, as well as energy companies to deploy solar-plus-storage solutions.
These initiatives not only bolster CATL's local service capabilities and market confidence, but also by enabling key partners, jointly drive the scaled adoption of comprehensive new energy solutions across the Middle East.
"As a leading energy company in Saudi Arabia, we see tremendous opportunities in energy transformation. For instance, we plan to deploy solar-plus-storage solutions at our gas stations and electrify forklifts to reduce reliance on oil. We look forward to collaborating with top players like CATL to drive this transition forward," said Ahmed Ibrahim，Assistant General Manager For Procurement of Al Drees, a leading provider of petroleum and logistics services in Saudi Arabia.
"The launch of CATL's Riyadh aftermarket flagship underscores our shared commitment to driving the global energy transition. This milestone not only reflects the growing demand for sustainable solutions in Saudi Arabia but also embodies our collective vision for a cleaner, electrified future. As the investor behind the experience centre, we are confident that this partnership will accelerate electrification and strengthen the region's role in advancing the energy transition." said Lin Chaofan, CEO of F4S.
Part of a global network
The Saudi Arabia opening builds on CATL's global service footprint, which includes more than 1,200 professional service stations across 76 countries and 73 spare-parts warehouses worldwide. CATL ranks No. 1 globally in spare parts inventory stocked with 100% genuine parts, with a total warehouse area of more than 370,000 square meters. To date, NING SERVICE has supported more than six million electric vehicles, providing professional after-sales services for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage customers.
A long-term commitment to the Middle East
Bruce Li, President of Quality System, Aftermarket Business, Battery Management System Department at CATL, said the Riyadh center reflects a strategic, long-term view of the region.
"Our decision to establish this center in Riyadh is not only a commercial choice, but a long-term commitment," Li said. "As the first NING SERVICE Experience Center in the Middle East, it is more than a service facility. It is a new energy aftermarket ecosystem hub that brings together advanced technology, professional training, and industry collaboration—effectively connecting diverse stakeholders and resources to foster deeper synergy and sustainable growth across the region. Starting from here, CATL will continue to expand its after-sales service network across the Middle East, align closely with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, and support the region's energy transition through a reliable, end-to-end service system."
As the Middle East accelerates its shift toward electrification and energy storage adoption, CATL's expanded NING SERVICE presence is poised to deliver the technical reliability and sustained partnerships essential for this transformation.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
CATL Opens Middle East's Largest New Energy Aftermarket Facility in Riyadh
CATL Opens Middle East's Largest New Energy Aftermarket Facility in Riyadh
CATL Opens Middle East's Largest New Energy Aftermarket Facility in Riyadh
