BloombergNEF

Nantong – November 05, 2026 -- AlphaESS has retained its place on BloombergNEF's Tier 1 list of energy storage manufacturers for a fifth consecutive quarter, clearing a tougher bankability test introduced in the Q4 2026 ranking.

Under the revised criteria, equipment providers must show project experience backed by non-recourse financing from at least two commercial banks across eligible projects. For developers, investors and EPC partners, the listing serves as an additional reference when screening storage suppliers.

AlphaESS advances 200 MWh of European projects across three countries

The company's recent European developments in Lithuania, Austria and Germany total 200 MWh.

In Lithuania, a 120 MWh battery storage project built on the Aster 5000 system has passed its Factory Acceptance Test, and the equipment is ready for shipment.

Ninghai, China – November 04, 2026 -- Risen Energy Energy Storage has held a place on BloombergNEF's Tier 1 list of energy storage manufacturers in all four quarters of 2026, after being listed again for Q4.

BNEF Tier 1 list serves as a reference for developers, owners, EPCs and financiers

According to the company, project developers, asset owners, EPC contractors and financiers use the BNEF Tier 1 list to evaluate storage manufacturers and select technology partners. Risen Energy cites four consecutive quarterly listings as evidence of its market presence and project delivery record.

4S architecture and Risen Cloud platform anchor the technology offer

Risen Energy's 4S integrated system architecture is paired with the Risen Cloud intelligent energy management platform. The company says the combination covers system safety, operational efficiency and lifecycle management of storage assets through digital monitoring.

London – November 03, 2026 -- Contemporary Nebula Technology Energy Co., Ltd. (CNTE), an energy storage integrator backed by CATL, has been added to BloombergNEF's Q4 2026 Tier 1 Energy Storage Manufacturers List. The company reports more than 10 GWh shipped across 2,600+ projects worldwide.

BloombergNEF bases Tier 1 status on verified deployment records

The classification rests on manufacturers' commercial project deployment records, including project scale, independent customer relationships and verified project experience. As project bankability and delivery capabilities carry more weight, developers, investors and industry stakeholders use the list as a reference.

CNTE builds complete systems from CATL LFP cells with 12 GWh of capacity

CNTE was founded in 2019 by Huang Shilin, a CATL co-founder, with investment from CATL. It integrates CATL LFP cells into complete systems in-house and has 12 GWh of production capacity.

Xi'an – November 03, 2026 -- JDEnergy has kept its place on BloombergNEF's Tier 1 Energy Storage Manufacturer list for Q4 2026, its seventh consecutive appearance, after BNEF raised its assessment standards.

BNEF tightens criteria toward bankability and delivery records

BNEF now puts greater weight on project bankability and proven delivery records. JDEnergy says its continued inclusion reflects its established project track record in the international energy storage market.

String PCS architecture anchors the product range

JDEnergy specialises in string PCS technology. Its portfolio spans modular eBlock energy storage systems and prefabricated BESS solutions built on string PCS architecture. The design controls individual battery strings independently, which the company says improves energy utilisation, system efficiency and availability while simplifying maintenance.

HEFEI – November 02, 2026 -- HIZENERGY has retained its place on the BloombergNEF (BNEF) Energy Storage Tier 1 list for Q4 2026, after the benchmark introduced a methodology upgrade and raised qualification thresholds for storage vendors worldwide.

BNEF tightens Tier 1 screening for global storage vendors

Financial institutions, asset owners, EPC contractors and institutional investors use the BNEF Tier 1 assessment. It evaluates bankability, independently verified operational track records, technical robustness and reliable cross-border delivery.

HIZENERGY says the stricter screening makes continuous Tier 1 recognition a stronger validation of vendor capability. It attributes its standing to a growing portfolio of third-party validated live projects, proven bankability credentials and a regionally anchored global delivery network.