Energy Storage Firms Disclosed New Global Projects
Five companies confirmed new grid-scale storage deployments across Asia, Europe, and Australia.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Energy
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Multiple energy companies have announced new project milestones and storage procurement contracts totaling hundreds of megawatt-hours across global markets. The developments include recently commissioned grid-connected systems and planned deployments extending through 2028.
Why it matters
These additions reflect the ongoing scaling of stationary energy storage to stabilize power grids integrated with variable renewable sources. The geographical spread of these projects highlights the global push to increase energy duration and capacity for grid reliability.
Sungrow successfully integrated a 108.4 MW / 215.6 MWh station using grid-forming technology that enables black-start—the ability to restart a grid independently after a blackout—and islanded operation. Additionally, Guorun Energy Storage contracted a 10 MW / 40 MWh flow battery.
The players
Sungrow
A major Chinese power electronics manufacturer specializing in PV inverters and utility-scale energy storage systems.
Canadian Solar
A global manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules and provider of energy storage solutions through its e-STORAGE subsidiary.
Hoymiles
A provider of microinverter technology and energy management software for distributed solar and storage installations.
Huawei Digital Power
The energy-focused division of the global technology firm, developing solar-plus-storage solutions and power infrastructure.
Guorun Energy Storage
A specialized energy firm focusing on utility-scale storage technologies, including flow battery implementations.
The details
The newly deployed systems utilize diverse storage architectures, ranging from large-scale lithium-ion arrays to emerging flow batteries. Grid-forming inverters, the power electronics that convert direct current to alternating current, allow these systems to control grid frequency and voltage actively rather than merely following the existing grid signal. In Hungary, Hoymiles managed deployments using SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)—systems for real-time monitoring and control—to coordinate solar-plus-storage energy management.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Guorun Energy Storage signed a procurement contract.
October 6, 2026: Huawei Digital Power signed an MOU in the Philippines.
Q4 2027: Grid connection planned for the Kärppiö project.
Q3 2028: Expected start of commercial operation for the Muswellbrook project.
The Tech Race
These projects underscore a global effort to transition from simple peak-shaving storage to long-duration, grid-forming capabilities. The industry is rapidly moving toward more resilient architectures capable of sustaining grid stability in islanded conditions.
These utility-scale projects will primarily serve to stabilize regional energy grids, potentially reducing the frequency of outages and improving the reliability of power supplied to commercial and residential users. The impacts will be felt by local grids as these large-scale storage systems come online between 2027 and 2028.
The takeaway
The move toward grid-forming storage is transforming renewable sites from variable suppliers into foundational assets for grid stability. Follow the upcoming Q3 2028 commercial milestone for the Muswellbrook project to gauge the performance of these large-scale systems in real-world grid conditions.
What happens next
Watch for the grid connection and commissioning of the Finnish Kärppiö project in Q4 2027 and the anticipated commercial launch of the Australian Muswellbrook project in Q3 2028.
Further reading
For broader trends in grid infrastructure, visit our Energy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Energytrend.
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