Trina Storage, the energy storage arm of global solar giant Trinasolar, has announced more than 2.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) currently under execution across the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China) as of July 2025. The deployments—spanning Australia, Japan, Southeast Asia, and South Asia—represent a significant share of the 16 GWh of new BESS capacity projected to be added in the region this year, according to BloombergNEF.

“Our growing presence across APAC reflects not only strong market demand but growing recognition of Trina Storage’s differentiated technology, delivery capabilities, and long-term reliability,” said Dr. Leo Zhao, Head of Energy Storage at Trinasolar Asia Pacific.

The surge in deployment is anchored by flagship projects including 1.7 GWh of BESS for a landmark project in South Asia and 500 MWh for Australia’s Limestone Coast North Energy Park. These are powered by the company’s Elementa Series, a fully integrated storage platform featuring in-house lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. Designed for high system efficiency, the platform includes a smart thermal management system that limits temperature variation to within 3°C and cuts auxiliary power consumption to as low as 1.8%.

Backed by a robust supply chain, BloombergNEF Tier 1 ranking, and long-term warranties, Trina Storage offers strong bankability for project investors and developers. The company emphasizes compliance with international and local standards across Asia, delivering complex, multi-phase projects with localized teams familiar with grid requirements and market dynamics.

Trinasolar has already secured a strong foothold in the Philippines through its solar module business. In November 2024, the company signed a 2GW module supply deal with Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC), the largest of its kind in the Philippines, to support CREC’s rollout of projects under the country’s Green Energy Auction Program. The partnership builds on an earlier 1GW engagement, totaling 3GW of collaboration.

Trinasolar also contributed to the 40MW Limbauan Solar Power Project (LSPP) in Isabela, supplying 52,000 Vertex N 710-715W modules and providing training to local workers. The project—developed by BKS Green Energy, a joint venture involving PetroGreen Energy Corporation and Japan’s TAISEI Corporation—will supply clean power to 33,000 households and reduce annual carbon emissions by approximately 31,700 metric tons.

As the Philippines accelerates its transition to renewable energy and scales up intermittent sources like solar, grid-scale storage systems such as Trina’s Elementa will likely play a critical role in enabling energy reliability and reducing curtailment.

With deployments accelerating across the region and strong Philippine partnerships already in place, how do you see energy storage shaping the Philippine grid in the next five years? 

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