Huawei's power storage devices for batteries deplete their charge in the United Kingdom.
In a significant move, Huawei has announced that it will be discontinuing its battery energy storage systems (BESS) locally in Britain by the end of 2025. This decision comes amidst a series of challenges the tech giant has faced in the UK over the past few years.
The discontinuation was first communicated to suppliers on August 22. Following this, distributors are no longer permitted to sell extended warranties for Huawei's BESS. However, it's worth noting that all existing warranties for these systems will be honoured.
Huawei has been silent on the matter, refusing to officially confirm its plans when asked. The company's decision to discontinue BESS in Britain is a significant shift, given that it was not a major contributor to its UK revenues, equating to a single-digit percentage.
The UK's decision to ban Huawei technology from 5G infrastructure has had a profound impact on the company's operations in the country. The ban, which was ordered in 2020, required companies to stop buying Huawei tech for 5G infrastructure from the end of 2021 and to remove any existing kit from 2027. This disruption has resulted in delays and degraded performance from 5G networks in Britain.
Furthermore, Google stopped Huawei from integrating Android into its smartphones, which led to the cessation of smartphone sales in the UK. The US executive order prohibiting companies from buying Huawei's networking gear also added to the challenges.
Despite these setbacks, Huawei's global consumer and enterprise tech portfolio generated around $118 billion in sales during 2024. The company has shifted its focus in the UK, relying on wearable tech, PCs, tablets, and audio products.
Interestingly, several companies such as NatPower UK and Fidra Energy are actively expanding and investing heavily in large-scale battery energy storage projects in Britain for the upcoming years. None of the provided search results indicate any company planning to stop producing battery energy storage systems in the UK by the end of 2025.
As Huawei discontinues its BESS, some suppliers are already promoting alternative brands. Existing inventory of Huawei's BESS will be cleared out, marking the end of an era for the tech giant in Britain's energy storage market.
The disruption caused by these bans has left Britain among the worst in Europe in terms of download and upload speed, latency, and packet loss. The UK government and the telecommunications industry are working to mitigate these issues and improve the country's 5G network performance.
In a bid to move forward, Huawei has developed HarmonyOS and is concentrating on other regions of the world. The company's solar energy storage systems under the LUNA brand, including modules, bundles, and inverters, continue to be sold globally.
As the tech landscape evolves, Huawei's decision to discontinue its BESS in Britain marks a significant shift in the company's UK operations. Despite the challenges, the company's global presence and focus on other technologies remain strong.
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