C&I Storage Solutions
Smart commercial and industrial energy storage | Sunways
Sunways Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Energy Storage Solution is a tailored battery energy storage system (BESS) built for high-consumption commercial and industrial sites, including manufacturing factories, industrial parks, commercial office buildings, shopping malls and large-scale EV charging stations.
This commercial energy storage system stores off-peak low-cost electricity and surplus rooftop solar power to optimize on-site energy consumption, deliver effective peak demand shaving, cut expensive peak demand charges and upgrade overall grid power reliability for enterprises.
By integrating high-power C&I hybrid solar inverters, floor-standing/free-standing liquid-cooled battery storage cabinets and intelligent Energy Management System (EMS), Sunways all-in-one solar-plus-storage architecture maximizes on-site PV self-consumption, slashes monthly commercial electricity expenditure, and constructs a highly scalable, stable and AI intelligent industrial energy ecosystem.
All C&I storage units support seamless linkage to Sunways Cloud for remote monitoring, energy dispatch and VPP virtual power plant participation, further lifting long-term energy ROI for business operators.
C&I Energy Storage Solutions
Sunways C&I solar and storage system integrates PV generation, hybrid inverters, battery cabinets, loads, grid connection and cloud monitoring. The system supports smart charging and discharging, backup power, peak shaving and remote operation through Sunways Cloud.
Powering
C&I Energy Efficiency
Lower Energy Costs
Reduce electricity expenses through peak shaving, valley filling, and smart charging and discharging strategies.
Reliable Power Supply
Provide stable backup power for critical loads during grid fluctuations or power outages.
Flexible System Configuration
Cover different project sizes with 15–80kW hybrid inverters and 80kWh, 125/261kWh energy storage cabinets.
Smart Energy Management
Connect to Sunways Cloud for real-time monitoring, system alerts, charging and discharging management, and remote operation and maintenance.
C&I Energy Storage
Application Scenarios
Peak Shaving and Valley Filling
Charge the battery during low electricity price periods and discharge during peak price periods to reduce energy costs.
Demand Management
Lower peak demand and reduce demand charges for factories, industrial parks, and large commercial users.
PV Self-consumption Optimization
Store excess solar power from C&I PV systems and increase the use of clean energy on site.
Backup Power for Critical Loads
Support production equipment, data systems, cold chain facilities, security systems, and emergency loads during grid outages.
EV Charging Station Energy Storage
Reduce grid impact from high-power EV charging and help lower grid expansion costs.
Power Market Trading and VPP
Connect with VPP and smart electricity pricing strategies to support flexible dispatching in power market trading.
From
Inverter to Storage
40–80kW High-voltage
Three-phase Hybrid Inverter
Designed for C&I solar and storage systems, supporting efficient coordination between PV, battery storage, and the grid.
15–33kW High-voltage
Three-phase Hybrid Inverter
Designed for small and medium C&I solar and storage systems, supporting efficient coordination between PV, battery storage, and the grid.
80kWh C&I
Energy Storage Cabinet
A compact energy storage solution for small commercial and industrial applications, suitable for peak shaving, backup power, and basic energy management.
125/261kWh
Energy Storage Cabinet
Suitable for factories, commercial buildings, and industrial parks with higher energy storage requirements and flexible system expansion needs.
Case
Study
Bangladesh Textile Mill Solar Project
100.89kW Commercial Solar Project in Gujarat, India
Pakistan 675kW Steel Factory Solar Project
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C&I Energy Storage Solution FAQs
Q1. What is a C&I Energy Storage Solution?
A C&I Energy Storage Solution is a battery-based energy system designed for commercial and industrial facilities to reduce electricity costs and improve power reliability.
Commercial and industrial energy storage systems operate in tandem with batteries, PCS (power conversion systems), energy management systems (EMS), and intelligent monitoring platforms to achieve peak shaving, off-peak charging, solar-storage integration, and optimized energy management.
Compared to traditional power supply methods, C&I Energy Storage Solutions help businesses reduce peak-hour electricity costs, increase renewable energy utilization, and enhance the stability of power supply to critical loads, making them an essential energy infrastructure component for modern industrial parks, commercial buildings, and manufacturing enterprises.
Q2. What are the benefits of commercial and industrial battery energy storage?
Commercial and industrial battery energy storage helps businesses reduce electricity costs, improve energy efficiency, and enhance power reliability.
By charging during off-peak hours and discharging during peak hours, businesses can effectively reduce their peak electricity costs. At the same time, energy storage systems can provide backup power during power outages, minimizing losses caused by production interruptions.
When integrated with a smart energy management system, C&I ESS can also optimize the utilization of solar power, reduce carbon emissions, and help businesses achieve their long-term energy-saving and sustainability goals.
Q3. How does a C&I energy storage system reduce electricity bills?
A C&I energy storage system reduces electricity bills by shifting energy usage from peak-price periods to off-peak periods.
The system stores energy when electricity rates are low and releases it when rates are high, thereby reducing a company’s peak electricity demand and lowering both demand charges and peak-off-peak electricity costs.
For companies equipped with photovoltaic systems, energy storage also allows them to prioritize storing excess solar energy generated during the day for use at night, further increasing the proportion of self-generated and self-consumed electricity and reducing reliance on grid-purchased power.
Q4. Can C&I energy storage work together with solar PV systems?
Yes. C&I energy storage systems are commonly integrated with commercial solar PV systems to maximize renewable energy utilization.
Energy storage systems can store excess electricity generated by solar panels during the day and release it for use at night or on cloudy days, thereby increasing the rate of self-consumption of solar power and reducing curtailment.
The integration of solar power and energy storage not only reduces electricity costs for businesses but also enhances the stability of the power supply, helping businesses build more efficient, low-carbon, and smart energy systems.
Q5. What applications are suitable for C&I energy storage?
C&I energy storage is suitable for factories, industrial parks, commercial buildings, shopping centers, hospitals, data centers, and logistics facilities.
Any business that faces peak-off-peak electricity pricing, requires backup power, or needs to integrate renewable energy is a suitable candidate for deploying an energy storage system.
With the advancement of energy digitalization, an increasing number of industrial parks and commercial complexes are adopting energy storage systems to optimize energy management, reduce operating costs, and enhance energy security.
Q6. Can commercial battery storage provide backup power during outages?
Yes. Commercial battery storage can provide backup power for critical loads during grid outages.
When a power grid failure occurs, the energy storage system can quickly switch to backup power mode to provide uninterrupted power to production equipment, data centers, medical devices, and other critical loads.
The backup duration depends on system capacity, load size, and operating strategies. For many businesses, this effectively reduces downtime and financial losses while enhancing business continuity.
Q7. How does an Energy Management System (EMS) improve C&I energy storage?
An Energy Management System (EMS) optimizes how battery storage, solar generation, and grid electricity work together.
EMS can automatically develop optimal charging and discharging strategies based on electricity rates, load demand, solar power generation, and battery status, thereby automating energy management.
Combined with remote monitoring and data analysis, businesses can monitor system performance in real time, optimize energy efficiency, and reduce long-term operational and maintenance costs.
Q8. Why choose Sunways C&I Energy Storage Solutions?
Sunways provides integrated C&I energy storage solutions with reliable hardware, intelligent energy management, and global technical support.
Sunways offers energy storage inverters, commercial and industrial energy storage systems, energy management platforms (EMS), and smart monitoring solutions to meet a wide range of application needs, including peak shaving, backup power supply, photovoltaic-storage integration, and smart energy management. Its product portfolio encompasses a comprehensive lineup of energy storage inverters, energy storage batteries, and integrated energy storage systems.
Leveraging German engineering expertise, smart manufacturing capabilities, and extensive global project experience, Sunways helps EPCs, corporate users, and energy investors build more efficient, secure, and sustainable commercial energy systems, while providing long-term technical support and remote operation and maintenance services.