C&I storage is the fastest-growing BESS segment out of China — cabinets 100-500 kWh for peak shaving and demand charge management. Here's the sourcing playbook.
Chinese C&I BESS shipments 2025
12 GWh
3x YoY
215 kWh cabinet FOB
$28,000
May 2026
$/kWh (cabinet)
$130
with 100 kW PCS
Top C&I BESS brands
- Sungrow PowerStack 200CS — 215 kWh liquid-cooled
- Sunwoda 261 kWh cabinet — competitive pricing
- CATL EnerC — 372 kWh utility-grade for C&I
- BYD C&I Cube 400 — 400 kWh outdoor cabinet
- Deye C&I hybrid — for solar-coupled applications
Frequently asked questions
QDo I need liquid cooling for C&I?
Yes for cabinets >100 kWh. Air-cooled products are still sold but cycle life degrades 25-40% faster in tropical climates.
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