BYD and Sungrow Secure 19 GWh Masdar Energy Storage Supply Contracts

Chinese energy storage manufacturers accelerated Middle East deployment in early November 2026, securing major equipment procurement awards. In the UAE, Abu Dhabi clean energy company Masdar divided key battery energy storage supply contracts for its round-the-clock (RTC) solar-storage project between Chinese firms BYD and Sungrow, bringing their combined supply volume close to 19 gigawatt-hours (GWh).

According to the report, BYD is providing 11.275 GWh of its Epic Energy Storage system, which utilizes 2710Ah Blade Batteries engineered for operating ambient temperatures ranging from -30℃ to 55℃. Sungrow is contracted to deliver 7.5 GWh of PowerTitan 3.0 liquid cooling systems using 684Ah laminated cells alongside 2.6 GW of inverters, configured to meet continuous 24-hour operation demanding an 8-hour charge and 16-hour discharge profile.

The procurement reflects strict operational conditions set by Gulf developers. The RTC project requires uninterrupted output from solar and storage assets, while UAE utility DEWA requires battery systems operating at 55℃ ambient temperatures to deliver a operational lifespan of no less than eight years. These requirements have shifted supplier qualification criteria toward verified performance under desert operating conditions rather than pricing alone.

Elsewhere in the Gulf, Gotion High-Tech secured a 6 GWh order supplying its Qianyuan Smart Energy Storage system for the core section of Saudi Arabia's initial batch of large-scale battery storage facilities. Industry reports note that these Middle East awards represent firm, project-based delivery commitments with defined construction timetables.