Rolls-Royce, a leading British provider of power and propulsion solutions, has partnered with Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) to introduce CATL’s new TENER product line in the European Union and the United Kingdom. This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing energy storage technology in these regions.
CATL’s TENER product line is set to be the world’s first mass-producible energy storage system with zero degradation in the first five years of use and boasts a capacity of 6.25 megawatt-hours. Rolls-Royce has already begun offering TENER products as part of its mtu EnergyPack QG solution for large-scale energy storage, which is primarily aimed at grid operators.
The partnership between Rolls-Royce and CATL also includes the potential development of additional innovative smart products. These will be based on Rolls-Royce’s intelligent automation solution, mtu EnergetIQ, and its digital platform, mtu Go!, alongside CATL’s intelligent diagnostic platform and battery management system. This collaboration is expected to enhance the capabilities of both companies in managing large and complex grid-scale battery energy storage system projects.
Battery storage systems have been identified as a strategic focus and growth area for Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division. Grid-scale energy storage systems play a crucial role in integrating renewable energy sources, which often have intermittent or variable output, into the energy grid, thereby enhancing stability and reliability. This integrated solution allows customers to utilize the latest grid and trading services while supporting the energy transition towards a more sustainable energy infrastructure.
This partnership builds on a long-term supply agreement signed last year between Rolls-Royce and CATL, in which they committed to collaborating on more than 10 gigawatt-hours of storage capacity. This collaboration highlights the commitment of both companies to driving innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.
