MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) today unveiled TENER+ in a global launch at All Energy Australia 2026, where it also showcased TENER Sodium. The company signed memorandums of understanding (MoU) with Hitachi Energy, EPEC Group and UNSW Sydney to strengthen the delivery and grid connection of utility-scale battery projects in Australia.
TENER: Engineered for long-term performance and Australia's demanding grid connection requirements
CATL's TENER+ and TENER Sodium energy storage systems are designed to deliver the reliability and long-term performance Australian utility-scale energy projects need. Engineered for harsh weather conditions, they are designed to support compliance with Australia's demanding grid connection requirements and give project financiers confidence in the reliability and long-term performance that underpin battery revenues.
TENER+ is a 9MWh ultra-high capacity energy storage system that helps developers to achieve a longer-term project value and to maximise the storage capacity of their project, TENER+ reduces the number of containers needed by up to 40% and the project footprint by 12%, making this ideal for projects that are facing land constraints. Its intelligent thermal management system supports a higher round-trip efficiency and lower auxiliary power consumption. Multiple TENER+ batteries can be simultaneously commissioned with a single click to streamline project deployment.
Designed for a 25-year lifespan, TENER+ features liquid cooling and protection for humid and coastal environments. Noise levels remain below 65 dBA at 1 metre. Its "no heat island" top-exhaust design directs hot air vertically upwards, away from adjacent units. This prevents horizontal heat discharge and minimises thermal impact on neighbouring PCS units, allowing them to operate at full rated power even in extreme summer conditions.
TENER Sodium is the world's first mass-produced, field-validated sodium-ion battery energy storage system. It delivers more than 30MWh through its modular cabinet architecture. Built for Australia's heat, it operates in temperatures of up to 55°C and delivers more than 10,000 cycles at 45°C. It delivers 95% round-trip efficiency with an operating lifespan of more than 20 years.
Together, these energy storage systems give developers and asset owners a choice of lithium-ion and sodium-ion chemistries. Sodium is far more abundant and geographically widespread than lithium and it delivers an additional pathway for battery supply chains.
"A battery's value is measured over the entire lifespan of a project and not just on the day it's commissioned," said Zane Zhou, General Manager of CATL Australia and New Zealand.
"Developers need confidence that their batteries can handle the expected cycling to trade in the National Electricity Market and to perform throughout the lifespan of batteries installed in a utility-scale project. That is what TENER+ and TENER Sodium are designed to deliver. We're offering both sodium-ion and lithium-ion technologies to give asset owners and developers the flexibility to choose the right technology for their success."
CATL's local industry partnerships to advance Australia's clean energy transition
TENER energy storage systems solve the challenges the Australia's grid is facing as more renewable energy powers the grid. Renewables supplied a record 44.3% of the National Electricity Market's (NEM) generation in the September quarter of 2026. Grid-scale batteries supplied 8% of evening peak generation, overtaking gas-powered generation for the first time according to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).
As coal-fired power stations retire, the grid increasingly needs energy storage systems with grid-forming capability to provide voltage and frequency support. To help deliver more storage in Australia, CATL's three MoUs aim to address the challenges of a renewables-driven grid through Australian expertise and innovation.
CATL's DC battery products and Hitachi Energy's power conversion systems will form the basis of a proposed integrated offering in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Through this partnership, the company's aim to improve compatibility, standardise project delivery and to reduce integration risk.
In Australia, CATL will collaborate with EPEC Group and the Xiamen Energy Storage Validation Research Institute (ESVL) to combine its energy storage technology, with EPEC's grid integration and engineering delivery expertise, and ESVL's full-scale system validation. The parties aim to strengthen technical validation and accelerate the delivery of reliable, bankable and grid-compliant energy storage projects in Australia.
CATL and UNSW Sydney will also jointly develop the Centre for Integrated Renewable Energy Training and Innovation in Western Sydney, NSW. This renewable energy training and innovation centre will advance the skills and capabilities needed for Australia's clean energy transition.
Zhou added, "CATL is working with Hitachi Energy, EPEC Group, ESVL and UNSW Sydney to give our Australian customers greater confidence in how our technology is integrated, validated and supported throughout a project's life. Together, we're building the local expertise needed to deliver reliable battery projects in the long-term."
The MoUs build on CATL's work with Australian customers, including Birdwood Energy, which has selected CATL as the technology partner for the Baranduda Electrical Energy Reserve, a 400MW/1,860MWh battery near Wodonga in Victoria.
Zhou said, "Our commitment to Australia goes beyond supplying energy storage systems. We're investing in people, partnerships and capability, from training the next generation of renewable energy professionals to working with our customers and partners to connect and deliver the critical projects Australia's grid needs."
CATL has led global energy storage battery shipments for five consecutive years, with a 30.4% market share in 2025, according to SNE Research. It has been on BloombergNEF's Tier 1 energy storage list every quarter since Q1 2024. CATL has more than 3,000 energy storage projects worldwide and an installed capacity of over 17GWh of projects in Australia.
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CATL globally launches ultra-high capacity energy storage system at All Energy 2026 and signs three Australian partnership MoUs
HONG KONG, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) hosted the opening ceremony for its Taikoo Learning Centre alongside a press conference today. The newly inaugurated Centre features an Immersive Experience Room, using advanced technology to simulate a "Future Workplace" environment directly on campus. This effectively activates THEi's strategies of "Expanding Capacity and Enhancing Quality" as well as "Integrating Industry, Academia, Research, and Application with Employment." THEi also announced it has successfully completed all Programme Area Accreditation (PAA) requirements for upgrading to a university. The Institute is now collaborating with departments to advance the procedures, moving at full speed to establish itself as Hong Kong's next university and University of Applied Sciences (UAS).
Immersive Room Unlocks Access to Five Applied Science Environments
The Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung, GBM, GBS, JP, Chairman of the THEi Board of Governors, attended the event alongside fellow Governors. Speaking at the Ceremony, Chairman LAM said that the newly established Immersive Experience Room at the Taikoo Learning Centre reflects the Institute's educational philosophy: "We invest every available resource in teaching facilities that are closely aligned with industry needs, cost-effective, and of genuine practical value." He described the new Learning Centre not as an "ivory tower" but as a "practical sandbox" where students can gain hands-on experience and transition seamlessly into their future careers.
Users can seamlessly immerse themselves in cutting-edge teaching and industrial scenarios with 3D glasses in the Immersive Experience Room, unlocking a look at the "future workplace." Featured projects include the POWERMAN, a mobile EV charging robot resolving the rigidity of fixed energy facilities; the user-centric "Plover" multi-purpose chair, an innovative furniture design that has captured multiple prestigious international design accolades; and a low-altitude economy smart logistics network. Collectively, these interdisciplinary projects fully demonstrate THEi's robust capabilities in leveraging practical innovations to address societal demands.
All PAAs Completed, Accelerating Path to Becoming a UAS
At the press conference, Professor Alan LAU Kin-tak, President of THEi, emphasised that the Institute's curriculum is industry-oriented. He noted that teaching spaces and resources have been comprehensively upgraded through the "Expanding Capacity and Enhancing Quality" strategy, ensuring that both software and hardware meet or exceed the standards of a university in the future. Professor LAU announced that following the successful accreditation of the first two programme areas, "Sports and Recreation Management" and "Built Environment," the final programme area, "Computer Science and Information Technology," also successfully passed accreditation in May this year. With this milestone, THEi has passed all mandatory PAAs required for its university title upgrade and is steadily advancing step-by-step toward official designation as a UAS.
In addition, three current students shared their experiences and personal journeys in choosing THEi. They highlighted that the Institute prioritises "hands-on practice" and "rapid alignment with industry demands"—has effectively given them a distinct competitive edge, allowing them to be "employed at graduation, leading the race from the start."
OR Hau Ching Zoe, a Year 4 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Multimedia Technology and Innovation student and co-designer of the Immersive Experience Room, who has seamlessly integrated her passion into real-world practice to demonstrate immediate career readiness. Katrina CHEUNG Pui-ting, a Year 1 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management student, who graduated from a traditional academic university and worked for several years before returning to campus to pursue her passion, fully embodying the value of professional career transformation. Furthermore, Grégoire GIRON, a Year 1 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fashion Design student and graduate of an international school, has chosen to complete his degree and build his career in Hong Kong, vividly underscoring the Institute's attractiveness to global talents from diverse backgrounds.
Professor LAU remarked that THEi is dedicated to cultivating talent equipped with "immediate career readiness" and an agile, innovative mindset. "Every student starts from a different point, but joining THEi proves one thing collectively: THEi is never anyone's 'second choice'. Instead, it serves as the 'premier golden choice' for a new generation of students to accurately align themselves with future professional tracks."
Driven by the opening of the Taikoo Learning Centre and successive Institutional breakthroughs in programme accreditations, THEi is leading the development of applied science education and the UAS model in Hong Kong with a practical and forward-looking approach.
About Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)
The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) offers over 30 professional "Applied Science-Oriented" undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes across seven academic areas: Product and Fashion Designs, Sports and International Events Management, Digital Construction and Building Services, Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management, Chinese Medicine and Food Science, Hotel Management and Culinary Arts and Technology, and Digital Technology and Innovative Business. The programmes integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications, and cover industries with growth potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring that students can apply what they learn effectively.
THEi's undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes are accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. The curriculum emphasises the practical application of applied science, aligning with the latest developments in business and industry. The undergraduate degree programmes offer 100% work-integrated learning training to support students in building their career paths at an earlier stage.
THEi Chai Wan Campus was awarded the "Leadership in Sustainable Design and Performance Award - Institutional" of the Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards presented by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) in 2020.
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THEi Launches Taikoo Learning Centre as a "Future Workplace Sandbox," Accelerating Upgrade to a UAS to Cultivate the Next Generation of Industry Leaders
THEi Launches Taikoo Learning Centre as a "Future Workplace Sandbox," Accelerating Upgrade to a UAS to Cultivate the Next Generation of Industry Leaders
THEi Launches Taikoo Learning Centre as a "Future Workplace Sandbox," Accelerating Upgrade to a UAS to Cultivate the Next Generation of Industry Leaders
THEi Launches Taikoo Learning Centre as a "Future Workplace Sandbox," Accelerating Upgrade to a UAS to Cultivate the Next Generation of Industry Leaders
