Huawei Digital Power has unveiled 10 key trends for the quality development of the photovoltaic and energy storage industry. According to the company's president, Steven Zhou, the photovoltaic and energy storage sectors are expected to maintain positive growth even in 2025. Amid the global energy transformation, this industry is opening up unprecedented opportunities.
Trend 1: Energy producers from renewable sources will accelerate the rise of photovoltaics as the main energy source. Comprehensive processes for renewable energy technology have been completed, covering theoretical research, product development, demonstrations, testing, and large-scale applications. This technology is key to new energy systems and is quickly turning photovoltaics into a primary energy source.
Trend 2: Creating networks for all scenarios. Ubiquitous energy storage and network creation will ensure long-term stability of new energy systems. As an important energy source supporting the energy grid, battery energy storage systems (BESS) play a critical role in the generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption of energy in the new energy system. BESS forming a network enables stable control of voltage, frequency, and phase angle, ensuring long-term reliable operation of the new energy system.
Trend 3: Safety of BESS between battery cells and the grid. At its core, it's about energy storage safety. A more robust safety protection system will support quality development in the industry. To ensure the safety of BESS, a high-standard protection system is needed from battery cells to distribution networks. BESS should guarantee that there is no risk of fire or explosion and also automatically isolate and troubleshoot faults in the energy grid. This way, safety and reliability will be ensured throughout its lifespan.
Trend 4: Smart approach throughout the lifecycle. Renewable power plants will operate automatically for their entire lifecycle.
Trend 5: High frequency and density. Third-generation semiconductor and digital technologies will increase the power density of power electronic converters and improve the quality and efficiency of PV+BESS systems.
Trend 6: High voltage and reliability. High-voltage applications will reduce the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for PV+BESS systems, and highly reliable design will optimize the availability and safety of the system.
Trend 7: Microgrids draw 100% of energy from renewable sources Economical and stable renewable energy microgrids will be prioritized in areas with electricity shortages.
Trend 8: Synergy of photovoltaics + energy storage + charger + load Distribution networks will gain more flexibility, speeding up the adoption of green energy across various sectors.
Trend 9: Community energy sharing The shift from self-consumption to community sharing will lead to better circulation and coordination of green energy among households.
Trend 10: Flexible adaptation to all business models Integrated platforms will adapt to diversified business models, creating more advantages.