In 2026, China's smart meter industry is entering a high-quality growth cycle driven by a massive replacement wave of over 350 million units and the strict implementation of 2025 national standards. This shift eliminates low-price competition, raising average winning bid prices by over 20%. Key Highlights Market Surge: Driven by an 8–10 year lifecycle expiration and 2025 restocking demands, State Grid’s 2026 tender volume is projected to reach 100 million units (a 44%–59% YoY increase). Technical Hurdle: Upgraded to smart IoT terminals, new meters require core components to withstand extreme temperatures (-40°C to +70°C) and support high-load, long-term communication. Battery Solution: Power Glory’s CR-T Wide Temperature Series button batteries (-40°C to 85°C) directly solve these reliability challenges through superior temperature adaptability, high-current discharge, and extended lifespans.