Deye Expands ESS Portfolio with New 12 kWh and 16 kWh Battery Systems

Global energy solutions company Ningbo Deye Inverter Technology has expanded its energy storage (ESS) portfolio with the introduction of 12 kWh and 16 kWh battery systems, moving beyond its earlier standard 5 kWh offering as demand for larger storage solutions grows in India.

The company showcased the new batteries at Intersolar India in Gandhinagar, highlighting its focus on scaling up energy storage capabilities alongside hybrid inverter solutions. Speaking to Saur Energy, Bharat Singh TN said the larger capacity batteries are designed to meet rising power requirements among residential and commercial consumers.

“Earlier we had a standard 5 kWh battery, but as energy demand increases customers are seeking higher-capacity systems. With 12 kWh and 16 kWh options, users no longer need to parallel multiple batteries, which helps reduce costs and simplifies maintenance,” he said.

Storage Demand Rising

Singh noted that interest in battery energy storage systems is increasing as more inverter manufacturers expand into the segment. Deye’s combination of hybrid inverters and lithium batteries, backed by a 10-year combined warranty, has helped strengthen its position in the Indian market, he added.

The company entered India around 2020 and has since focused on hybrid inverter technology paired with storage solutions. According to Singh, sales of hybrid inverters have seen strong growth, nearly doubling in 2025 compared with the previous year.

Microinverters Gaining Ground

Deye is also seeing early adoption of microinverters in India, particularly in the northern and western regions, while demand in southern states remains comparatively slower as the market continues to familiarise itself with the technology.

The company has already deployed around 2–3 MW of microinverter projects and expects installations to grow significantly in the coming years as awareness increases and project sizes expand.

Larger Hybrid Solutions Planned

Beyond residential installations, the company is also targeting larger hybrid and storage-backed systems. Deye currently offers hybrid inverters ranging from 125 kW to 2.5 MW, with battery storage capacity of up to 2 MWh. Singh said the company plans to introduce additional products, including a 125 kW hybrid inverter and larger solutions in the 350 kW to 500 kW range in the near future. With India increasingly integrating storage into solar deployments, the company expects demand for larger battery systems and hybrid inverter solutions to continue rising.