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Huawei Digital Power Unveils Top 10 Trends for Smart PV and Energy Storage Systems in 2026

On January 14, 2026, Huawei Digital Power hosted the launch of the Top 10 Trends for Smart PV and Energy Storage Systems (ESS), themed around the concept of "All-Scenario Grid-Forming, Unleashing AI, and Forging Renewable Energy Sources as Primary Energy." With a growing narrative surrounding renewable energy, this event highlighted critical insights and innovations from the company.

The Vice President of the Smart PV and ESS Product Group at Huawei, Eric Zhong, outlined the current landscape of renewable energy systems, emphasizing their evolution from isolated innovations to integrated advancements. The detailed technical report released alongside the trends provides a roadmap to strengthen the role of solar power and energy storage in shaping the future of energy.

Trend 1: Synergy of PV, Wind, and ESS

The integration of photovoltaic (PV) technology, wind energy, and energy storage systems is key to ensuring these resources can operate predictably, controllably, and stably. Future grid-scale installations must develop five essential attributes focusing on stable energy output, controllable production costs, and a 100% renewable operational model.

Trend 2: Role of ESS in Grid Stability

Energy Storage Systems are becoming ubiquitous as they play a crucial role in enhancing energy grid stability. These systems help to mitigate fluctuations in renewable energy production, thereby participating actively in energy markets while providing frequency regulation and peak shaving services.

Trend 3: Emphasizing Production-Grid-Load-Storage Synergy

With the aid of AI technology, smart dispatch is optimizing cooperation and coordination across energy production, grid management, load balancing, and ESS. This holistic approach promotes both regional autonomy and global power supply coordination.

Trend 4: Transition of AI from Assistance to Integration

In residential PV+ESS scenarios, the technological shift of AI from merely providing assistance to fully integrating into systems is pivotal. This change aims to enhance customer experience beyond basic self-consumption strategies, focusing on proactive energy management.

Trend 5: Increased Energy Density in Devices

The energy density of PV inverters and Power Conversion Systems (PCS) is projected to increase substantially in the coming years, leading to enhanced quality and efficiency in PV+ESS overall systems.

Trend 6: High Voltage and Reliability

Improvements in voltage flexibility in core components and insulation materials are key drivers toward higher voltage architectures, while safety measures are shifting from reactive to proactive interventions.

Trend 7: Importance of Battery Management on a System Level

Digital technologies now enable comprehensive management of batteries, which is essential for achieving higher discharge capacities, enhanced safety, and extended service life.

Trend 8: Advancements in Network Formation Technology

Grid-forming ESS are evolving from passive observers to active architects of electric networks, moving beyond simplistic roles to engage in integrated applications.

Trend 9: AI Agents Empowering Automation

The integration of AI agents is accelerating within renewable energy facilities, aiding automation through cloud-edge synchronization, thus enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.

Trend 10: Comprehensive Safety Measures

The focus of safety in the ESS sector is transitioning from sample-based checks to comprehensive system-level assessment throughout the lifecycle of energy storage systems, addressing long-standing industry challenges.

In navigating the landscape of renewable energy, these trends provide a roadmap to enhance system reliability, integration, and efficiency, ensuring that renewable energy resources can continue to grow and flourish as integral components of our energy future.