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November 30, 2025

Projects

China's Largest Grid-Side Lead-Carbon Energy Storage Power Station Goes Online

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November 30, 2025

Projects

Source: Science and Technology Daily

At 19:18 on November 26, the battery cabin of the Diannong No.1 Energy Storage Station - part of the 200 MW / 400 MWh shared energy storage project by Ningxia Jiyang Green Storage - was successfully energized for the first time, marking the successful grid connection and commissioning of China's largest grid-side lead-carbon energy storage power station.

The Jiyang Green Storage 200 MW / 400 MWh shared energy storage project was invested and constructed by Ningxia Jiyang Green Storage Integrated Energy Services Co., Ltd. Covering an area of 55.4 mu (≈ 3.7 hectares) with a total investment of 620 million yuan, the project sets new records for the largest scale and highest power among grid-side lead-carbon energy storage stations. It is located in the core energy corridor of Xixia District, Yinchuan, and is equipped with 80 customized lead-carbon energy storage integrated cabins.

The system boasts a cycle life of over 6,000 cycles - 3 times that of traditional lead-acid batteries and 1.5 times that of lithium batteries - with a full life-cycle cost 40% lower than lithium batteries, making it the most cost-effective large-scale energy storage solution in China.

The State Grid Yinchuan Electric Power Company comprehensively tracked the project's construction progress, coordinated every step, and organized a professional technical team of dozens of staff from power dispatch, operation and maintenance, marketing, and information communications to provide grid connection services. The power dispatch control center assigned dedicated personnel for over 300 days of full-process monitoring. Under the overall deployment of State Grid Ningxia Electric Power Co., Ltd., both State Grid Yinchuan Electric Power Company and Ningxia Jiyang Green Storage actively coordinated to ensure the smooth grid connection of the Diannong No.1 Energy Storage Station.

“A successful grid connection of this project helps accelerate the integrated development of Yinchuan's energy storage industry and supporting clean energy sectors, enhances the grid's flexible regulation capability, increases renewable energy absorption, and eases peak electricity supply pressure. It also serves as an important demonstration for the integration of ‘generation-grid-load-storage’ and multi-energy complementarity,” said a relevant official from State Grid Yinchuan Electric Power Company.

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November 30, 2025

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73 Billion Yuan Investment! 4.8 GWh of Energy Storage! SPIC Launches 19.44 GW “Desert-Gobi-Wasteland” Mega Project

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November 30, 2025

Projects

Source: CCTV News

On November 27, according to the State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC), construction has officially begun in Xining, Qinghai Province on China's largest power supply project with the highest share of new energy - the Qinghai Hainan Clean Energy Delivery Base Project, part of the national “Desert-Gobi-Wasteland” mega base initiative.

“Desert-Gobi-Wasteland” refers to vast desert and semi-arid regions, which are rich in wind and solar resources. The project in Qinghai's Hainan Prefecture represents a total investment of nearly 73 billion yuan, with a planned installed capacity of 19.44 GW. New energy accounts for 86.4% of the total, including 9.6 GW of solar PV, 6 GW of wind power, 2.64 GW of supporting coal-fired power, and 1.2 GW/4-hour of electrochemical energy storage (4.8 GWh). The project will transmit electricity directly to Guangdong via a ±800 kV ultra-high-voltage DC transmission line with a capacity of 8 GW.

Once completed, the project will generate an average of 36,000 GWh of electricity annually, equivalent to saving about 10 million tons of standard coal and reducing carbon emissions by roughly 23.5 million tons. It will deliver 36,000 GWh of power annually to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, playing a major strategic role in optimizing China's energy mix and supporting high-quality development in the eastern region.

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November 9, 2025

International Coperation

Two Industry Giants Join Forces! SINOPEC and LG Chem to Jointly Develop Core Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries

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November 9, 2025

International Coperation

Source: Yonhap News Agency

On November 4, South Korea’s chemical giant LG Chem announced that it had recently signed a joint development agreement with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC) to cooperate on the development of core materials for sodium-ion batteries.

According to the agreement, the two companies will jointly develop cathode and anode materials, which are key components of sodium-ion batteries, and work together to build a stable supply chain while enhancing cost competitiveness. The partnership will focus on promoting the diversified development of sodium-ion battery businesses targeting both global energy storage system (ESS) and electric vehicle (EV) markets, including China. The two sides also plan to expand their cooperation into clean energy and high value-added materials in the future.

LG Chem Vice Chairman Shin Hak-Cheol stated that the company will collaborate closely with SINOPEC to accelerate the development of next-generation battery materials and further strengthen its business portfolio aligned with customers’ future strategies.

SINOPEC Chairman Hou Qijun noted that the cooperation on sodium-ion battery materials will enhance both sides’ technological and market competitiveness, contributing to energy transition and sustainable development.

A signing ceremony for the joint development agreement between LG Chem and SINOPEC was held recently. (Photo by LG Chem)

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October 28, 2025

Events

China-UK Hydrogen and Energy Storage Cooperation Forum Successfully Held

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October 28, 2025

Events

Source: CNESA

On October 23, 2025, during the International Forum on Energy Transition, the China-UK Hydrogen and Energy Storage Cooperation Forum was held in Suzhou. The event brought together representatives from energy authorities of both countries, the British Embassy in Beijing, and institutions such as the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA) and the China Hydrogen Alliance, along with experts, scholars, and business leaders from the hydrogen and energy storage industries. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on technological innovation and industrial collaboration in promoting the global energy transition.

Liu Deshun, Director-General of the Department of Energy Conservation and Science & Technology Equipment of China’s National Energy Administration, and Rachel Kyte, the UK Special Representative for Climate, attended the forum and delivered remarks. Other distinguished guests included Greg Dyke, Deputy Director for International Affairs at the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and Jonathan Bacon, Minister Counsellor (Economic) at the British Embassy in Beijing. They shared insights into the UK’s energy sector development and international cooperation strategies under its net-zero goals.

Experts and representatives from University College London (UCL), the Faraday Institution, CNESA, and the China Hydrogen Alliance, as well as leading companies such as GoodWe, HyperStrong, Trina Solar, bp China, and Johnson Matthey, participated in the forum. Through open dialogue, they contributed professional expertise and practical perspectives to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.

In his speech, Liu Deshun emphasized that the global energy landscape is undergoing profound transformation, and developing clean energy and tackling climate change have become a shared international priority. As strategic emerging industries, hydrogen and energy storage play crucial roles in driving energy transition and achieving carbon neutrality. He noted that China’s National Energy Administration remains committed to high-level opening-up. In March 2025, China and the UK signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Clean Energy Partnership, identifying clean hydrogen and battery energy storage as key cooperation areas. Moving forward, both sides will deepen practical collaboration in hydrogen and energy storage, enhance policy dialogue, advance joint technology innovation and standards development, and promote project implementation and investment - jointly contributing to global energy transition and climate governance.

Rachel Kyte, the UK Special Representative for Climate, stressed that hydrogen and energy storage are strategic enablers of clean, secure, and affordable energy. The UK looks forward to deepening cooperation with China under the Clean Energy Partnership framework to promote the global deployment of hydrogen and energy storage technologies, advancing the global shift toward green, low-carbon development.

Representing Chinese institution, Nina Ning, Senior Research Manager of the CNESA, delivered a keynote speech titled “Latest Developments and Prospects of China’s Energy Storage Market”. Her presentation provided an in-depth overview of China’s energy storage progress, technological breakthroughs, and future trends, offering valuable insights for UK participants.

Aurore Mallon, Head of Battery Market and Investment at the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, introduced the UK’s policy and regulatory framework for battery energy storage. Lu Huan, Dean of GoodWe Solar Academy, shared project experiences of Chinese storage companies entering the UK market. Professor Michael Grubb from University College London discussed the UK’s policy roadmap for commercializing energy storage. Their perspectives offered practical guidance for deepening bilateral industrial cooperation.

A panel discussion moderated by Alex Way, Counsellor for Net Zero and Sustainable Development at the British Embassy in Beijing, explored key topics such as the complementarity of China-UK technology roadmaps, compliance and localization challenges for overseas operations, and market mechanism design. Chinese participants - including Dr. Wang Jinsong, Chief Scientist at the Big Data Center of HyperStrong, and Ge Yufang, Director of Strategy and Operations at Trina Solar’s Overseas Power Plant Division - shared practical insights, while representatives from UK firms such as Arup and Wood Mackenzie provided professional recommendations to enhance China-UK industrial collaboration and support Chinese energy storage enterprises going global.

After the forum, the China-UK Hydrogen and Energy Storage Cooperation Reception was held as scheduled, providing a relaxed business networking platform for guests from both sides. The reception helped participants further connect resources and discuss cooperation in an informal setting, continuing the collaborative momentum of the forum.

The successful convening of the China-UK Hydrogen and Energy Storage Cooperation Forum marks a new stage of deepened collaboration between the two countries in the hydrogen and energy storage fields. As a leading industry service platform, CNESA remains committed to promoting the international development of China’s energy storage industry. Going forward, CNESA will continue to leverage international cooperation mechanisms, integrate industry resources, and provide diversified platforms for policy dialogue, technology exchange, and project collaboration - helping Chinese energy storage companies seize global market opportunities, manage compliance risks, and strengthen localization efforts, while contributing Chinese expertise and strength to the global energy transition.

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