The 8th Energy Storage International Conference closed this past May 20th, 2019. Throughout three days of ESIE events, representatives from government, industry associations, power generation groups, and energy storage enterprises from around the world gathered in Beijing to discuss the latest in technology trends, discover opportunities for collaboration, and create a blueprint for energy storage industry development.
CNESA would like to thank all attendees and exhibitors who took part in ESIE 2019. We hope that the event was rewarding and enjoyable for all.
In comparison to other established energy sectors, energy storage is still in an early, yet fast-developing stage. With an exhibition area of over 6000 sq. meters, nearly 100 expo participants from 10 countries, and conference attendees from over 1600 organizations and companies across the industry chain, ESIE 2019 showed just how quickly energy storage is growing. In total, ESIE 2019 achieved a scale 30% larger than the previous year.
Expo Spotlight
Attendees register on opening day
Attendees tour the expo hall
An exhibitor stands beside his product
Attendees get an up-close look at an exhibitor display
The CNESA Energy Storage Standardization Committee announces the release of CNESA energy storage system standards
The Energy Storage Open Course provides free industry information to expo attendees
Contestants participate in the expo hall prize drawing
Multiple companies sign strategic partnerships
“A Night with Shoto” banquet dinner welcomes guests far and wide
In addition to the expo, other ESIE highlights included the conference opening ceremony, 10 forum tracks, an energy storage industry leaders closed-door forum, and many other activities. ESIE organizers invited government leaders, grid companies, domestic and international energy companies, and energy storage company representatives to present on hot topics and challenges in the industry. Attendees heard 170 presentations from experts hailing from 30 different countries, sharing their personal industry experiences and achievements.
Conference Highlights
Attendees view the ESIE opening ceremony
The results of the Energy Storage International Innovations Competition are released, honoring 25 companies and 8 industry leaders
Flywheel Energy Storage Technology Seminar
Forum: Energy Storage System Design and Implementation
Forum: Global Energy Storage System Safety & Standardization
First Annual World Energy Storage Technology Conference
Forum: The Value of Energy Storage in Ancillary Services (Spot) Markets
Forum: Large-scale Grid-side Energy Storage Applications
Forum: Second-life Batteries
Forum: Behind-the-meter Energy Storage Applications and Energy Services
Forum: Energy Storage Applications for Electric Vehicle Charging
1st Annual International Energy Storage Operators Forum
This year’s ESIE exceeded expectations. As the energy storage continues to grow, we hope that ESIE can continue to be one of the industry’s yearly highlights.
As CNESA Vice Chairman Johnson Yu said, energy storage companies are still a very small part of the energy industry, with few opportunities to voice their opinions. As development opportunities increase, so do risks and challenges become more prominent. We hope that the industry can unite together to create a true market for energy storage and promote policies that will support industry growth.
ESIE has been a part of the energy storage industry since its inception in 2012. The China Energy Storage Alliance, organizer of ESIE, has served and continues to serve as a bridge linking government, industry consumers, and energy storage enterprises together. Since 2010, CNESA has been supporting the energy storage industry, providing advice to relevant government bodies, promoting policies for the support of the industry, and formulating the creation of energy storage industry standards.
We hope to see you again for ESIE 2020 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. We look forward to an even bigger and better event next year!