Storage · USA
Chinese Utility BESS for the US Market — UL 9540A Listed
CATL EnerC+, Sungrow PowerTitan and BYD MC Cube hold 70%+ of US utility BESS shipments in 2024–25 despite tariff and IRA dynamics.
DDP US
$0.38/Wh
Block
5 MWh / 20-ft
Cert
UL 9540A, NFPA 855
ITC
30% (IRA 48E)
Why source this combination
- 30% standalone ITC eligibility under IRA Section 48E.
- ERCOT, CAISO, NYISO and PJM-prequalified BESS containers.
- UL 9540A unit-level fire propagation test reports included.
- 10-year augmentation contracts available from CATL, Sungrow and BYD US affiliates.
Verified suppliers
Tier-1 Chinese manufacturers with active export track record into United States.
FAQ
QAre Chinese batteries excluded from IRA domestic-content?
The IRA's domestic-content bonus requires US-produced battery cells reaching specified thresholds (40% in 2024 stepping to 55% by 2027). Chinese-brand containers with Chinese cells do not qualify for the bonus, but remain eligible for base ITC.
QWhat about Section 301 + Section 232 on batteries?
Section 301 25% applies to lithium-ion battery imports. Section 232 review of battery imports was initiated in 2025 — outcomes uncertain. Most utility BESS contracts now include tariff pass-through clauses.