ADELAIDE, Australia, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, a global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, has successfully deployed its Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at two Living Choice retirement villages in Flagstaff Hill and Fullarton, South Australia. Featuring PowerStack 200CS (ST225kWh-110kW-2h) BESS units and 455CS (ST455kWh-110kW-4h) BESS, these projects mark a significant milestone as the first commercial and industrial (C&I) community sites in the state to undergo CSIP-AUS testing, shaping the future of smart, flexible energy management.
Located at Flagstaff Hill and Fullarton, the two Living Choice retirement village projects are set to be commissioned in July 2025. Designed to ensure power supply for equipment while generating revenue through energy arbitrage and Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS), these systems enable the communities to reduce operational costs and actively participate in Australia's evolving energy market.
Why Sungrow?
- CSIP-AUS Testing Approved
As an Australia implementation guide for IEEE 2030.5 protocol, CSIP-AUS (Common Smart Inverter Profile for Australia) offers enhanced security, configurability, and remote command execution for distributed energy resources. As some of the first C&I projects in South Australia to undergo CSIP-AUS testing, these deployments mark a critical step in adapting to the state's move towards tighter grid interoperability.
Under the framework, SA Power Networks (SAPN) dispatches export/import limits and ramp-rate instructions via Sungrow's iSolarCloud platform API, with the BESS dynamically responding while continuing arbitrage and FCAS trading, enabling smarter, more responsive grid integration for C&I applications. By supporting CSIP-AUS, Sungrow not only meets current DNSP compliance requirements but also reduces integration complexity and SCADA deployment costs which is critical for the scalability of C&I energy storage projects.
- FCAS Commissioning Achieved
Sungrow's Community BESS projects in South Australia have also successfully achieved FCAS commissioning. With the increasing penetration of renewables, the importance of FCAS has become even more prominent. As a critical ancillary service in power systems, FCAS helps maintain grid frequency stability by quickly responding to supply-demand imbalances, regulating the charge and discharge of energy storage systems and keeping the frequency within an acceptable range. FCAS not only ensures the safety and reliability of the power system, but also provides flexible resources to the electricity market, enabling broader integration of renewable energy into the grid. Sungrow's self-developed EMS continuously evolves to pursue intelligent energy management strategies and optimized control logic for energy arbitrage, FCAS etc. participation under CSIP monitoring.
The successful deployment was made possible through the continued collaboration with YES Group, a key client and strategic partner of Sungrow. Together, the companies are pushing the boundaries of what distributed energy resources can achieve within Australia's evolving power networks.
"By supporting YES Group in these deployments, Sungrow is helping set a new benchmark for compliant, high-performance storage systems in community settings," said Joe Zhou, Country Director of Sungrow Australia. "It highlights our ability to deliver storage solutions that are technically advanced, grid-responsive, and fully aligned with Australia's shift toward dynamic energy regulation."
With other Australian states preparing to roll out similar guidelines, CSIP-AUS is fast becoming a national standard. Sungrow's forward-looking support for the protocol reinforces its position as a trusted provider of innovative, compliant, and cost-effective energy storage solutions.
About YES Group
YES Group is a vertically integrated company delivering turnkey solutions to the energy industry. With over 15 years of experience, the company has established itself as an industry leader, offering end-to-end expertise across project development, engineering, procurement, and construction. YES Group is committed to driving Australia's energy transition through innovative, reliable, and scalable energy solutions.
About Sungrow
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 28 years. As of June 2025, Sungrow has installed 870 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.
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Sungrow Delivers First C&I Community BESS Projects in South Australia Undergoing CSIP-AUS Testing
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YONGIN, South Korea, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WIRobotics, a global robotics company co-led by Co-CEOs Younbaek Lee and Yongjae Kim, announced the successful conclusion of its participation at CES 2026, marking a shift from technology demonstration to the execution phase of global collaboration across both humanoid and wearable robotics.
Across CES 2026 Unveiled and the main exhibition, WIRobotics showcased its wearable walking-assist robot WIM S and humanoid robot ALLEX, moving beyond demonstrations to engage in concrete business discussions and technical collaboration planning. This year's CES served as a meaningful turning point, with tangible outcomes pointing toward real-world partnerships and business expansion.
At the exhibition, ALLEX attracted strong interest from global technology companies including NVIDIA, Meta, and Amazon, with purchase interest expressed by several organizations. WIRobotics also established concrete plans for technical collaboration and joint technology development with select AI big-tech companies, advancing discussions into an actionable stage.
ALLEX was highly regarded for its high-degree-of-freedom hands and arms, as well as its ability to deliver human-like force control and natural interaction across the full body. Strong anticipation was also shown for ALLEX's research-focused platform scheduled for commercial availability later this year, along with an expanded configuration integrated with a wheeled mobile base.
The company's wearable robot WIM also delivered tangible business outcomes at CES 2026. WIRobotics held discussions regarding potential collaboration with senior living communities and government-led programs in the United States, while advancing distribution partnerships in Mexico, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, further solidifying its global expansion strategy.
With nearly three years of commercial deployment, WIM continues to demonstrate its value as a wearable robot designed for long-term daily use. Existing users from around the world visited the WIRobotics booth to experience product upgrades and share real-world usage feedback, reinforcing user trust and sustained adoption.
"CES 2026 marked a pivotal transition for WIRobotics—from presenting technology to executing real collaboration and business initiatives with global partners," said Younbaek Lee, Co-CEO of WIRobotics.
"The real-world experience and data accumulated through wearable robotics have become a core asset in accelerating the maturity and commercialization of our humanoid robotics technology. Building on both platforms, we will actively expand joint development and global market opportunities with our partners."
Following CES 2026, WIRobotics plans to accelerate global collaboration and business expansion centered on humanoid and wearable robotics, contributing to the broader integration of robotics across research, industry, and everyday life.
About WIRobotics
Founded in 2021, WIRobotics is a global robotics company spanning wearable robotics for everyday use and next-generation humanoid robotics. The company began commercial sales of lower-back and walking-assist wearable robots in 2023, and in the summer of 2025 unveiled the upper body of its humanoid robot, ALLEX, expanding into advanced humanoid robotics. By advancing both practical and cutting-edge robotic technologies, WIRobotics continues to shape the future of robotics on a global scale.
YONGIN, South Korea, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WIRobotics, a global robotics company co-led by Co-CEOs Younbaek Lee and Yongjae Kim, announced the successful conclusion of its participation at CES 2026, marking a shift from technology demonstration to the execution phase of global collaboration across both humanoid and wearable robotics.
Across CES 2026 Unveiled and the main exhibition, WIRobotics showcased its wearable walking-assist robot WIM S and humanoid robot ALLEX, moving beyond demonstrations to engage in concrete business discussions and technical collaboration planning. This year's CES served as a meaningful turning point, with tangible outcomes pointing toward real-world partnerships and business expansion.
At the exhibition, ALLEX attracted strong interest from global technology companies including NVIDIA, Meta, and Amazon, with purchase interest expressed by several organizations. WIRobotics also established concrete plans for technical collaboration and joint technology development with select AI big-tech companies, advancing discussions into an actionable stage.
ALLEX was highly regarded for its high-degree-of-freedom hands and arms, as well as its ability to deliver human-like force control and natural interaction across the full body. Strong anticipation was also shown for ALLEX's research-focused platform scheduled for commercial availability later this year, along with an expanded configuration integrated with a wheeled mobile base.
The company's wearable robot WIM also delivered tangible business outcomes at CES 2026. WIRobotics held discussions regarding potential collaboration with senior living communities and government-led programs in the United States, while advancing distribution partnerships in Mexico, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, further solidifying its global expansion strategy.
With nearly three years of commercial deployment, WIM continues to demonstrate its value as a wearable robot designed for long-term daily use. Existing users from around the world visited the WIRobotics booth to experience product upgrades and share real-world usage feedback, reinforcing user trust and sustained adoption.
"CES 2026 marked a pivotal transition for WIRobotics—from presenting technology to executing real collaboration and business initiatives with global partners," said Younbaek Lee, Co-CEO of WIRobotics.
"The real-world experience and data accumulated through wearable robotics have become a core asset in accelerating the maturity and commercialization of our humanoid robotics technology. Building on both platforms, we will actively expand joint development and global market opportunities with our partners."
Following CES 2026, WIRobotics plans to accelerate global collaboration and business expansion centered on humanoid and wearable robotics, contributing to the broader integration of robotics across research, industry, and everyday life.
About WIRobotics
Founded in 2021, WIRobotics is a global robotics company spanning wearable robotics for everyday use and next-generation humanoid robotics. The company began commercial sales of lower-back and walking-assist wearable robots in 2023, and in the summer of 2025 unveiled the upper body of its humanoid robot, ALLEX, expanding into advanced humanoid robotics. By advancing both practical and cutting-edge robotic technologies, WIRobotics continues to shape the future of robotics on a global scale.
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WIRobotics Concludes CES 2026, Advancing into Execution Phase of Global Collaboration Across Humanoid and Wearable Robotics
