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Chinese Storage Manufacturers Secure 94GWh in Orders Led by UAE Deals

Chinese energy storage manufacturers reported approximately 94GWh in cumulative orders during Q3 2026, with international projects making up 93% of the signed volume. The Middle East accounted for 21.3GWh of contracts, led by major deals in the UAE involving BYD and Sungrow.

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Chinese energy storage system manufacturers disclosed approximately 94GWh in cumulative orders during the third quarter of 2026, according to a report by 36Kr. International projects accounted for 93% of the signed volumes during this period.

The Middle East emerged as one of the fastest-growing destinations for Chinese clean energy hardware, representing 21.3GWh or 28.7% of total global contracts.

The regional order book included an 11.275GWh battery storage agreement signed between BYD and UAE clean energy company Masdar. Additionally, Chinese manufacturer Sungrow secured a 7.5GWh utility-scale storage deal in the UAE.

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