SÃO PAULO, Brazil – August 26, 2026 – Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) is making a significant statement at The Smarter E South America 2026, running through August 27 in São Paulo, where the Chinese battery giant has unveiled its complete energy storage value chain—from cell R&D and intelligent energy management to project execution and after-sales support. Alongside the exhibition, the company confirmed a strategic tie‑up with local manufacturer Moura, aiming to jointly bid in Brazil’s upcoming Capacity Reserve Auction for Energy Storage, a move that underscores its long‑term bet on the country’s power sector transformation.

Portfolio Tailored to Brazil’s Grid Realities

CATL’s display features a wide array of utility‑scale solutions designed to address Brazil’s specific challenges, including frequent grid volatility and the need for large‑scale renewable integration.

Headlining the booth is TENER S, the firm’s latest‑generation storage system. Engineered for 20‑year asset life, it guarantees zero capacity or power degradation in its first year of service. Its liquid‑cooling architecture reduces auxiliary energy use by up to 20%, trimming operational expenses, while a 30% gain in areal energy density and 20% smaller site footprint lower overall balance‑of‑system costs. For Brazilian operators grappling with intermittency, TENER S offers the bulk capacity and durability required for stable renewables dispatch. The platform has already been tapped for prominent international projects, including a 1.5 GWh installation in Spain and multi‑stage deployment at Australia’s Supernode facility.

For space‑constrained utility and commercial‑industrial sites, TENER H employs 575 Ah cells to pack 9,008 kWh per container—boosting land utilization by 45% and cutting capital outlay in high‑cost real‑estate settings. It supports flexible 2‑, 4‑, and 8‑hour discharge profiles: the two‑hour version provides rapid frequency response, while the longer‑duration variants achieve up to 96.0% round‑trip efficiency, maximizing returns for arbitrage and peak‑shaving applications.

Also making its Brazilian debut is TENER Sodium, a 30 MWh integrated sodium‑ion system that CATL launched globally only recently. It carries a 20‑year design life, 95% round‑trip efficiency, stable operation across ‑20°C to +45°C, and full IEC/UL/CE certifications. Beyond the cells themselves, the system incorporates tightly coupled BMS, PCS, and thermal controls optimized for sodium chemistry, enabling rapid deployment and consistent site‑level performance. This entry into sodium‑ion territory builds on CATL’s turnkey project experience worldwide, further reinforced by its newly opened whole‑station testing facility in Xiamen, which validates grid‑connected behaviour under real‑world conditions to ensure bankable outcomes from commercial operation.

Local Commitment through Partnerships and Service Infrastructure

“Our commitment to Brazil is built on three pillars: partnership, proven delivery, and localized service,” said Ray See, Executive President of CATL’s Americas Energy Storage Business Division, in a media briefing. “While we offer world‑class technology, our deeper goal is to help build self‑sustaining local capabilities—through alliances, skilled talent, and a reliable support ecosystem that lasts.”

That philosophy materialized in the announcement of a partnership with Moura, a respected Brazilian battery manufacturer, to jointly participate in the national storage capacity auction (LRCAP 2026) promoted by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. The collaboration will combine CATL’s advanced systems with Moura’s on‑the‑ground know‑how, alongside a second strategic partner—the country’s top PCS/inverter supplier—to pursue localized production that meets domestic content rules.

This new alliance reinforces CATL’s existing Brazilian presence, where it already commands a 45% market share in energy storage. Its project track record spans transmission, agriculture, cold‑chain logistics, and industrial facilities, most notably the Registro project—Brazil’s first utility‑scale BESS in the transmission segment, which has reliably supported a substation serving 15 cities and roughly 2 million residents since December 2022.

On the service front, CATL’s South American network includes five senior storage specialists and over 140 certified engineers, structured around a tiered response system: remote support within one hour, on‑site dispatch within two days, and cross‑regional expert escalation within five days. Regional spare‑parts inventories are backed by four global core warehouses and more than 50 forward‑stocking points, guaranteeing parts availability for up to 20 years. The company also offers standardized training through its Santiago, Chile facility, and operates regional recycling channels for compliant transport, dismantling, and material recovery at end‑of‑life.

Global Credentials and Financial Muscle Strengthen Brazil Push

CATL’s industry standing has recently received validation from three major energy sector analysts. S&P Global Energy ranked it a Tier 1 supplier in both battery cells and systems for 2026, placing it first globally by market share in each category. Wood Mackenzie awarded an “A” grade and included CATL among the top three in its inaugural Global BESS Integrator Comprehensive Ranking. BloombergNEF has kept CATL on its Tier 1 Energy Storage List for 11 consecutive quarters since the ranking began in Q1 2024. These endorsements collectively underscore the company’s reliability, delivery stability, and project‑finance bankability.

Financial results back the narrative: CATL’s energy‑storage battery system revenue reached RMB 53.26 billion (about $7.9 billion) in the first half of 2026, a year‑on‑year jump of 87.54%. SNE Research data shows the company shipped 125.0 GWh of ESS batteries during that period—the largest global share.

Recent project milestones further illustrate its full‑lifecycle execution. In May 2026, CATL and Solarpro brought online a 602 MWh facility in Burgas, Bulgaria, now Eastern Europe’s largest operational BESS. In Australia, the Supernode project reached Stage 2 commercial operation in August 2026, with Stage 3 securing A$469 million in debt financing; CATL is supplying systems across all phases and providing long‑term O&M. In the U.S., the 380 MW / 1,416 MWh Gemini solar‑plus‑storage project has been running since July 2024 and completed US$760 million in refinancing in March 2026—a clear signal of investor confidence in CATL‑equipped assets.