The “Technical Specification for Energy Management Systems of Commercial and Industrial Energy Storage” Has Been Released, with Highjoule(HJ Group) Deeply Involved in its Drafting

On November 28, 2025, the group standard Technical Specification for Energy Management Systems of Commercial and Industrial Energy Storage (Standard No.: T/CIAPS0051—2025), officially released by the China Industrial Association of Power Sources (CIAPS), was made public and will come into effect on December 15, 2025.

Proposed and administered by the Energy Storage Application Branch of CIAPS, this standard is aimed at regulating and guiding the design, construction and application of Energy Management Systems (EMS) for commercial and industrial energy storage. It provides systematic requirements for working environment, system architecture, communication methods, functional specifications, human-machine interface and performance indicators, filling the long-standing gap in technical standards for energy management systems in China’s commercial and industrial energy storage sector, and playing a significant role in promoting the standardized and regulated development of the industry.

As one of the key participating drafting organizations, Highjoule(HJ Group) took an active and in-depth role in the discussion, verification and technical support of the standard, contributing its professional expertise to the standardized development of the commercial and industrial energy storage sector in China.

Under the background of China’s “dual-carbon” goals, commercial and industrial energy storage has entered a period of rapid growth as a key solution for improving energy efficiency, optimizing power structures, and achieving peak-valley load shifting. However, for a long time, the industry has lacked unified technical specifications at the EMS level. Significant differences in hardware selection, software functions, safety standards and operation strategies among various products and systems on the market have seriously restricted the safety, economic viability and sustainable development of the industry.

In order to fill this gap and regulate the market, CIAPS officially launched the compilation of the Technical Specification for Energy Management Systems of Commercial and Industrial Energy Storage in 2024. The work brought together dozens of organizations and more than 40 industry experts from the fields of energy storage equipment manufacturing, power systems and scientific research institutions, among which Highjoule(HJ Group) was an important participant.

According to the standard preparation statement, the document applies to commercial and industrial energy storage power stations connected at voltage levels of 380V and above, with a rated power of 30kW or higher. It systematically specifies requirements for the EMS in terms of working environment, system structure and configuration, communication requirements, system functions, human-machine interface, performance indicators, as well as marking, packaging, transportation and storage. The standard is highly instructive, practical and forward-looking.

In particular, in terms of system architecture, the standard clearly stipulates that the EMS for commercial and industrial energy storage should have strong compatibility and scalability, and be capable of efficient coordination with key equipment such as BMS, PCS, fire protection systems, thermal management devices and electricity meters. It must also meet multiple functional requirements including data acquisition, operational monitoring, strategy optimization, and early warning protection, providing a clear technical pathway for the safe and stable operation of energy storage power stations.

During multiple rounds of technical reviews and public consultations, Wang Xin, Director of the Technical Center of Highjoule(HJ Group), put forward a number of constructive proposals based on the company’s extensive practical experience in energy storage system integration, project implementation and operation & maintenance management. His suggestions focused on system function design, operational logic optimization and on-site adaptability, playing an important role in improving and refining the standard.

As a professional enterprise that has been deeply engaged in the energy storage field for many years, Highjoule(HJ Group) has established a mature technical system and accumulated rich global project experience in areas such as commercial and industrial energy storage systems, containerized energy storage, liquid-cooled energy storage cabinets, and intelligent energy management systems. Participation in the drafting of this national-level industry association group standard not only demonstrates the company’s technical strength and influence, but also further consolidates its professional position in the energy storage industry.

Going forward, Highjoule(HJ Group) will strictly align its product development, technological innovation and standardized application with the requirements of the Technical Specification for Energy Management Systems of Commercial and Industrial Energy Storage, continuously delivering safer, more efficient and smarter energy storage solutions for commercial and industrial users, and contributing to the construction of China’s new power system and the high-quality realization of the “dual-carbon” goals.

The release of the Technical Specification for Energy Management Systems of Commercial and Industrial Energy Storage marks a critical step forward in the standardized and regulated development of China’s commercial and industrial energy storage industry. It represents a major milestone in improving the overall technical level of the sector, ensuring the safe operation of projects, and promoting the healthy and orderly development of the market.