Beijing, April 10, 2025 – The grand awards ceremony of the 9th International Energy Storage Innovation Competition (ESIC), hosted by the International Energy Storage Alliance (INESA) and co-organized by the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA), was held at the Capital International Exhibition & Conference Center, Beijing.

As a non-profit industry competition, the International Energy Storage Innovation Competition has established a comprehensive evaluation system for energy storage technologies and projects, supported by a panel of dozens of top experts in the field. Over the past eight years, the number of participating companies has reached record highs, solidifying its reputation as a prestigious authority in the global energy storage sector.

The competition adheres to the principles of fairness, transparency, and openness, consistently setting benchmarks for innovation in energy storage technologies and applications. It honors outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry, promotes cutting-edge technologies, showcases exemplary business models, and highlights pioneering application cases. By fostering connections between high-potential projects, capital markets, and global application markets, the competition serves as a vital platform for industry collaboration and drives dynamic growth in the energy storage sector.

The ceremony firstly unveiled the following four awards, recognizing exceptional achievements in technological innovation and business model development over the past year: