CATL Announces Local Partnership, Showcases Full-Chain Storage at The Smarter E South America 2026

CATL is showcasing its full energy storage ecosystem at The Smarter E South America 2026 in São Paulo from August 25 to 27, demonstrating capabilities across the entire value chain, from cell R&D and energy management to project delivery and localized services. At the show, the company also announces a strategic partnership with Moura to jointly participate in Brazil's Capacity Reserve Auction for Energy Storage, reinforcing its commitment to the country's resilient and sustainable energy future. A Storage Portfolio Engineered for Brazil's Energy Landscape CATL is presenting a broad portfolio of large-scale storage solutions purpose-built to meet Brazil's evolving power market needs. TENER S, CATL's next-generation energy storage solution, leads the lineup. Built to maximize long-term asset value, it delivers zero degradation in capacity and power over the first year of a 20-year design life. Its liquid cooling system cuts auxiliary power consumption by up to 20%, lowering operating costs. TENER S also increases areal energy density by 30% and reduces site footprint by 20%, lowering balance-of-system costs. For Brazil, where grid instability remains a persistent challenge, TENER S delivers the utility-scale capacity and long-term reliability the country needs for renewable integration. The system has already been selected for major global projects, including a 1.5 GWh project in Spain and a long-term service-backed deployment at the Supernode project in Australia. For high-density utility and industrial/commercial applications, TENER H leverages 575 Ah cells to pack 9,008 kWh per container, boosting land utilization by 45% and cutting project costs where land is at a premium. It supports flexible 2-, 4-, and 8-hour configurations: the 2-hour option delivers fast response for grid stabilization, while the 4- and 8-hour versions achieve up to 96.0% round-trip efficiency to maximize long-duration returns. CATL is also unveiling TENER Sodium in Brazil for the first time. Launched recently, this 30 MWh integrated sodium-ion system delivers a 20-year design life, 95% round-trip efficiency, stable operation from -20°C to +45°C, and IEC/UL/CE certifications. Beyond its advanced cells, the system features coordinated BMS, PCS, and thermal management optimized for sodium battery characteristics, enabling rapid deployment and site-level reliability. TENER Sodium extends CATL's site-level engineering and full-lifecycle asset management capabilities into the sodium-ion domain—capabilities built through years of turnkey project deliveries worldwide and reinforced by the company's recently unveiled whole-station testing facility in Xiamen, which validates real-world grid-connected performance to ensure bankable results from day one. Together, these strengths underscore CATL's role as a leading comprehensive energy storage solution provider. Rooted in Brazil, Partnering for the Long Run "CATL's commitment to Brazil rests on three fundamental pillars: partnership, proven delivery, and localized service," said Ray See, Executive President of CATL's Americas Energy Storage Business Division. "While we provide world-class storage solutions, our broader mission is to build self-sustaining capabilities on the ground. By forging deep local alliances, executing with proven excellence, and equipping domestic talent with the expertise to take the lead, we establish a reliable support ecosystem that stands with our partners for the long run." At the event, CATL announces a strategic partnership with Moura, a leading Brazilian battery manufacturer, for joint participation in Brazil's Capacity Reserve Auction for Energy Storage (LRCAP 2026 – National Storage) promoted by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. This collaboration combines CATL's advanced energy storage solutions with Moura's deep local expertise, with the support of a second strategic partner that holds the No. 1 market share in PCS/inve...