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DUBBO, Australia, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the leading global PV inverter and energy storage system provider, has successfully delivered a hybrid battery energy storage solution in collaboration with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Dubbo Regional Council, supporting advanced research into Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technologies.
The project provides a dedicated product and system platform for the UNSW Energy Team to test, validate and industrialise next-generation EMS and VPP algorithms. Integrated with energy assets at the Dubbo Regional Council Building, the system also contributes to Council's broader sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience objectives.
Project Overview
Sungrow was selected as the exclusive equipment supplier, UNSW acted as the engineering lead for the project, with Dubbo Regional Council as the system owner. The project was funded through TRaCE (Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy), an initiative under the Australian Department of Education designed to accelerate the translation of university research into real-world applications. The project commenced in Q1 2025 and has now been successfully completed.
Technical Highlights:Intelligent Control, Coordinated Performance
- System Composition: The solution consists of two Sungrow SH15T/SBH300 hybrid energy storage systems coordinated through a Logger1000.
- Integration Method: The system is AC-coupled to the building's existing solar PV installation, enabling seamless integration without disrupting the operation of the existing solar array.
- Control and Coordination: UNSW's Energy Management System (EMS) controls the entire setup via a single logger, while Sungrow's battery systems operate in a coordinated manner to ensure stable, efficient, and reliable performance.
- Advanced Functions: The platform supports advanced capabilities such as load monitoring, demand-side management, and predictive energy optimization based on weather and occupancy data.
Translating Research into Real-World Impact
This project represents a significant milestone in bridging academic research with practical energy solutions for Australian communities. By integrating Sungrow's hybrid battery systems with UNSW's EMS, the solution enables both behind-the-meter (BTM) and front-of-the-meter (FTM) functionality. This delivers operational value to Dubbo Regional Council by optimising energy use and reducing costs, while providing UNSW with a live, real-world "living lab" to validate and refine its research outcomes using real-time data.
"The system will allow us to save money directly for our community. Financial sustainability is one of the areas we are very focused on at the moment, and a real challenge for Councils right now, and this project will allow us to reduce our operating costs, which in turn reduces the costs for our community," said Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Josh Black.
"By combining Sungrow's expertise, UNSW with the commitment of Dubbo Regional Council and the support of TRaCE, we are developing a solution that not only enhances energy efficiency today but also paves the way for scalable, sustainable energy management in buildings across Australia," said Scientia Professor Deo Prasad AO, UNSW Project Leader.
Strong Local Partnerships
The successful delivery of the project was underpinned by close collaboration with experienced local partners. Diverse Electrical, Sungrow's long-term installation partner in the Dubbo region, delivered high-quality installation and commissioning services, working closely with UNSW and Council stakeholders throughout the project. SolarJuice also supported the deployment through local product distribution, ensuring timely access to equipment and logistical support.
Future Outlook
Sungrow and UNSW will continue to strengthen their collaboration on hybrid battery systems and energy management research. Future enhancements to the system are expected to include electric vehicle (EV) integration, National Electricity Market (NEM) trading capabilities, and backup power functionality, utilising Sungrow hardware and managed by UNSW's EMS.
Beyond this installation, Sungrow's Commercial & Industrial teams and UNSW are also progressing additional projects under the TRaCE initiative, further supporting the transition of Australian energy research into scalable, real-world solutions.
About Sungrow
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 29 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/en.
Contact:
Luly Wang, luly.wang@sungrow-hq.com
DUBBO, Australia, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the leading global PV inverter and energy storage system provider, has successfully delivered a hybrid battery energy storage solution in collaboration with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Dubbo Regional Council, supporting advanced research into Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technologies.
The project provides a dedicated product and system platform for the UNSW Energy Team to test, validate and industrialise next-generation EMS and VPP algorithms. Integrated with energy assets at the Dubbo Regional Council Building, the system also contributes to Council's broader sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience objectives.
Project Overview
Sungrow was selected as the exclusive equipment supplier, UNSW acted as the engineering lead for the project, with Dubbo Regional Council as the system owner. The project was funded through TRaCE (Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy), an initiative under the Australian Department of Education designed to accelerate the translation of university research into real-world applications. The project commenced in Q1 2025 and has now been successfully completed.
Technical Highlights:Intelligent Control, Coordinated Performance
- System Composition: The solution consists of two Sungrow SH15T/SBH300 hybrid energy storage systems coordinated through a Logger1000.
- Integration Method: The system is AC-coupled to the building's existing solar PV installation, enabling seamless integration without disrupting the operation of the existing solar array.
- Control and Coordination: UNSW's Energy Management System (EMS) controls the entire setup via a single logger, while Sungrow's battery systems operate in a coordinated manner to ensure stable, efficient, and reliable performance.
- Advanced Functions: The platform supports advanced capabilities such as load monitoring, demand-side management, and predictive energy optimization based on weather and occupancy data.
Translating Research into Real-World Impact
This project represents a significant milestone in bridging academic research with practical energy solutions for Australian communities. By integrating Sungrow's hybrid battery systems with UNSW's EMS, the solution enables both behind-the-meter (BTM) and front-of-the-meter (FTM) functionality. This delivers operational value to Dubbo Regional Council by optimising energy use and reducing costs, while providing UNSW with a live, real-world "living lab" to validate and refine its research outcomes using real-time data.
"The system will allow us to save money directly for our community. Financial sustainability is one of the areas we are very focused on at the moment, and a real challenge for Councils right now, and this project will allow us to reduce our operating costs, which in turn reduces the costs for our community," said Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Josh Black.
"By combining Sungrow's expertise, UNSW with the commitment of Dubbo Regional Council and the support of TRaCE, we are developing a solution that not only enhances energy efficiency today but also paves the way for scalable, sustainable energy management in buildings across Australia," said Scientia Professor Deo Prasad AO, UNSW Project Leader.
Strong Local Partnerships
The successful delivery of the project was underpinned by close collaboration with experienced local partners. Diverse Electrical, Sungrow's long-term installation partner in the Dubbo region, delivered high-quality installation and commissioning services, working closely with UNSW and Council stakeholders throughout the project. SolarJuice also supported the deployment through local product distribution, ensuring timely access to equipment and logistical support.
Future Outlook
Sungrow and UNSW will continue to strengthen their collaboration on hybrid battery systems and energy management research. Future enhancements to the system are expected to include electric vehicle (EV) integration, National Electricity Market (NEM) trading capabilities, and backup power functionality, utilising Sungrow hardware and managed by UNSW's EMS.
Beyond this installation, Sungrow's Commercial & Industrial teams and UNSW are also progressing additional projects under the TRaCE initiative, further supporting the transition of Australian energy research into scalable, real-world solutions.
About Sungrow
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 29 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/en.
Contact:
Luly Wang, luly.wang@sungrow-hq.com
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Sungrow Partners with UNSW and Dubbo Regional Council on Energy Management and VPP Research
Sungrow Partners with UNSW and Dubbo Regional Council on Energy Management and VPP Research
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BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 8, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, officially opened iQIYI LAND, its first global offline theme park, in Yangzhou, a city in central Jiangsu Province in eastern China. As China's first immersive indoor theme park developed by a streaming platform, the launch marks a significant milestone in iQIYI's strategy to integrate technology with creativity, expand the value of its IP beyond streaming, and bring its content ecosystem to life through physical, immersive experiences.
"At iQIYI, we have spent 15 years forging emotional bonds online," said Yu GONG, Founder and CEO of iQIYI. "With iQIYI LAND, we're bringing that connection into the real world. By blending original Chinese IP with immersive technologies such as VR and AI, we are pioneering a next-generation, interactive theme park deeply tied to our content. As demand for offline entertainment surges, we see iQIYI LAND as a new driver for our long-term growth."
iQIYI executives, local partners, industry leaders, celebrities, and member representatives gathered for the opening ceremony. Leading cast members from hit dramas made surprise appearances in themed zones, bringing their on-screen stories to life. In the "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty" zone, principal cast members engaged with visitors; in the "The Knockout"zone, one actor returned to the recreated "Old Factory Street"; and in the "Mysterious Lotus Casebook," a performer appeared on the immersive stage. Their presence marked the transformation of beloved screen narratives into interactive experiences, welcoming the park's first guests from across China.
Covering approximately 10,000 square meters, iQIYI LAND Yangzhou features a compact, high-efficiency indoor design for year-round operation and rapid IP cycles. Unlike traditional outdoor theme parks, it leverages digital production and immersive engineering to enable fast iteration and seamless content integration.
The park features seven core experience zones:
Immersive Theaters: A flagship immersive ride combining VR, motion systems, scent, wind, sound and real actors. Visitors enter story worlds such as "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty", participating directly in plotlines through interactive missions. Fans of "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty" relive climactic moments through original voice acting synced with motion platforms, scents, and touch effects (walking treacherous cliffs, soaring through skies, battling mythical human-faced eagle monsters).
Light-and-Shadow Spaces: A digital technology to recreate cinematic scenes such as the grasslands of "To the Wonder" or fantasy cloud worlds from "Love Between Fairy and Devil". Visitors walk inside dynamic visual environments and trigger story elements through movement.
Immersive Stage Performances: Live theatrical productions integrating LED screens, rotating stages, projections and real actors. For example, "Mysterious Lotus Casebook" features martial arts choreography and cinematic effects, blending drama and technology.
Iconic Film-and-TV Scene Photo Spots: Highly recognizable drama locations reconstructed for visitors, such as Gao Qiqiang's house from "The Knockout", Zhang Fengxia's grocery store from "To the Wonder" and Canal teahouse scenes from "Northward".
Live Character Interactions: Professional performers act as IP characters, creating surprise storylines and role-play interactions. Visitors can unlock hidden plots and experience "being inside the drama."
Social Games: Multiplayer interactive game zones and competitions projected onto LED screens creating social entertainment and spectator engagement.
IP-Exclusive Retail and Dining: Themed restaurants and merchandise shops with IP-inspired menus and limited-edition collectibles. Dining is designed as part of storytelling rather than simple food service.
iQIYI LAND aims to extend IP lifecycles and deepen fan engagement through immersive experiences and consumer products, supporting future content releases. New parks in Kaifeng, a city in eastern Henan Province in central China, and in Beijing, China's capital in the north, are in development, blending local culture with storytelling. By merging digital innovation with Chinese narratives, iQIYI is creating destinations that attract audiences beyond the screen and fuel growth in China's cultural tourism sector.
Contact:
iQIYI Press
press@qiyi.com
BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 8, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, officially opened iQIYI LAND, its first global offline theme park, in Yangzhou, a city in central Jiangsu Province in eastern China. As China's first immersive indoor theme park developed by a streaming platform, the launch marks a significant milestone in iQIYI's strategy to integrate technology with creativity, expand the value of its IP beyond streaming, and bring its content ecosystem to life through physical, immersive experiences.
"At iQIYI, we have spent 15 years forging emotional bonds online," said Yu GONG, Founder and CEO of iQIYI. "With iQIYI LAND, we're bringing that connection into the real world. By blending original Chinese IP with immersive technologies such as VR and AI, we are pioneering a next-generation, interactive theme park deeply tied to our content. As demand for offline entertainment surges, we see iQIYI LAND as a new driver for our long-term growth."
iQIYI executives, local partners, industry leaders, celebrities, and member representatives gathered for the opening ceremony. Leading cast members from hit dramas made surprise appearances in themed zones, bringing their on-screen stories to life. In the "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty" zone, principal cast members engaged with visitors; in the "The Knockout"zone, one actor returned to the recreated "Old Factory Street"; and in the "Mysterious Lotus Casebook," a performer appeared on the immersive stage. Their presence marked the transformation of beloved screen narratives into interactive experiences, welcoming the park's first guests from across China.
Covering approximately 10,000 square meters, iQIYI LAND Yangzhou features a compact, high-efficiency indoor design for year-round operation and rapid IP cycles. Unlike traditional outdoor theme parks, it leverages digital production and immersive engineering to enable fast iteration and seamless content integration.
The park features seven core experience zones:
Immersive Theaters: A flagship immersive ride combining VR, motion systems, scent, wind, sound and real actors. Visitors enter story worlds such as "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty", participating directly in plotlines through interactive missions. Fans of "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty" relive climactic moments through original voice acting synced with motion platforms, scents, and touch effects (walking treacherous cliffs, soaring through skies, battling mythical human-faced eagle monsters).
Light-and-Shadow Spaces: A digital technology to recreate cinematic scenes such as the grasslands of "To the Wonder" or fantasy cloud worlds from "Love Between Fairy and Devil". Visitors walk inside dynamic visual environments and trigger story elements through movement.
Immersive Stage Performances: Live theatrical productions integrating LED screens, rotating stages, projections and real actors. For example, "Mysterious Lotus Casebook" features martial arts choreography and cinematic effects, blending drama and technology.
Iconic Film-and-TV Scene Photo Spots: Highly recognizable drama locations reconstructed for visitors, such as Gao Qiqiang's house from "The Knockout", Zhang Fengxia's grocery store from "To the Wonder" and Canal teahouse scenes from "Northward".
Live Character Interactions: Professional performers act as IP characters, creating surprise storylines and role-play interactions. Visitors can unlock hidden plots and experience "being inside the drama."
Social Games: Multiplayer interactive game zones and competitions projected onto LED screens creating social entertainment and spectator engagement.
IP-Exclusive Retail and Dining: Themed restaurants and merchandise shops with IP-inspired menus and limited-edition collectibles. Dining is designed as part of storytelling rather than simple food service.
iQIYI LAND aims to extend IP lifecycles and deepen fan engagement through immersive experiences and consumer products, supporting future content releases. New parks in Kaifeng, a city in eastern Henan Province in central China, and in Beijing, China's capital in the north, are in development, blending local culture with storytelling. By merging digital innovation with Chinese narratives, iQIYI is creating destinations that attract audiences beyond the screen and fuel growth in China's cultural tourism sector.
Contact:
iQIYI Press
press@qiyi.com
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
iQIYI Opens First Tech-Enabled Immersive Theme Park, Bringing Chinese IP to Real Life
iQIYI Opens First Tech-Enabled Immersive Theme Park, Bringing Chinese IP to Real Life
iQIYI Opens First Tech-Enabled Immersive Theme Park, Bringing Chinese IP to Real Life
