Haisida Sodium Star Secures Landmark 1GWh Overseas Sodium-Ion Battery Order for Residential/Commercial/Telecom Applications

Shanghai Pret (May 5 Evening Announcement) – The company’s subsidiary, Guangdong Haistar Sodium Star Technology Co., Ltd., has recently secured a major sodium-ion battery procurement order from an overseas client. The two parties have entered into a strategic supply agreement for Haistar Sodium Star’s sodium-ion battery product line. The customer has committed to purchasing no less than 1GWh of sodium-ion battery modules over the next four years, primarily for residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and telecom applications. Deliveries are scheduled to take place in batches between July 2025 and December 2029.

Amid the rapid growth of the new energy sector, the development and industrialization of next-generation batteries have become a critical pathway. Sodium-ion batteries, with advantages such as abundant resources, enhanced safety, wide temperature tolerance, and cost competitiveness, are poised for broad adoption in energy storage systems, start-stop power supplies, data centers, functional vehicles, and base station backup power.

Haistar Sodium Star is a leading manufacturer of sodium-ion cells and battery packs, while the client is a specialized provider of energy solutions for overseas residential, C&I, and telecom markets. The two parties aim to establish a long-term strategic partnership in sodium-ion battery supply.

The sodium-ion batteries covered under this order adopt Haistar’s polyanion cathode system, which offers structural stability, high safety, low cost, extreme temperature resistance, high-rate capability, and environmental friendliness.

This strategic supply agreement marks Haistar Sodium Star’s entry into a phase of sustained large-scale order acquisition and product deployment. The client also represents one of many downstream sectors for the company’s sodium-ion battery business. As validation processes accelerate among other customers, the company expects a continued increase in sodium-ion battery orders. This deal is set to significantly strengthen Haistar’s market position in the sodium-ion battery industry while delivering a positive impact on Pret’s new energy segment performance.

CNESA and NRDC Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Energy Storage Collaboration

The China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Beijing to strengthen cooperation in the energy storage sector. The signing ceremony was attended by CNESA Chairman Chen Haisheng and NRDC President and CEO Manish Bapna, with CNESA Secretary-General Liu Wei and NRDC Beijing Chief Representative Zhang Jieqing formally executing the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.

Prior to the signing, Chairman Chen Haisheng provided the NRDC delegation with an in-depth overview of the working principles and technological advancements of compressed air energy storage systems.

During the signing ceremony, Chairman Chen extended a warm welcome to the NRDC delegation, emphasizing CNESA’s role as China’s first nonprofit industry organization dedicated to advancing energy storage policies and technological applications. Since initiating collaboration with NRDC in 2022, the two organizations have achieved significant progress in researching business models and policy mechanisms for energy storage across diverse application scenarios. Joint studies, such as High-Quality Energy Storage Development: Market Mechanisms and Business Model Innovation, have provided valuable insights for policymakers.

The newly signed MOU marks the beginning of a deeper partnership, with both parties committing to address emerging challenges and opportunities in energy storage as renewable energy integration accelerates. Key focus areas include energy storage’s role in supporting the energy transition and enhancing grid resilience.

Manish Bapna highlighted NRDC’s longstanding commitment to supporting China’s low-carbon transformation, added that energy storage technology is pivotal to achieving global energy transition goals and meeting the targets of the Paris Agreement. He also stated that building on strong foundation with CNESA, this agreement will further deepen collaboration in technological innovation and policy alignment, accelerating the development of a robust energy storage ecosystem and advancing power sector decarbonization.

Both organizations affirmed their intent to leverage this partnership to foster international knowledge exchange, support the development of next-generation power systems, and contribute to China’s dual-carbon goals while promoting global clean energy progress.

The event was also attended by NRDC Chief Program Officer Susan Casey-Lefkowitz, Energy Transition Program Director Lin Mingche, Senior Energy Transition Manager Huang Hui, and Energy Transition Officer Wang Yang, alongside CNESA Deputy Secretary-General Yue Fen and International Affairs Manager Wen Mingyuan.

Winners Announced for Remaining Four Categories of the 9th International Energy Storage Innovation Competition - Industry Leaders Honored!

At the awards ceremony of the "9th International Energy Storage Innovation Competition" held on April 10, in addition to the four previously announced awards, the following four awards were also unveiled：

• 2025 Energy Storage Young Enterprise Award

• 2025 Energy Storage Unicorn of Tomorrow Award

• Energy Storage Person of the Year 2025

• 2025 Award for Lifetime Contribution to Energy Storage

Group photo of the above winners are as follows:

Group Photo of the Winners of “2025 Energy Storage Young Enterprise Award”

Group Photo of the Winner of “2025 Energy Storage Unicorn of Tomorrow Award”

Group Photo of the Winners of “Energy Storage Person of the Year 2025”

Group Photo of the Winner of “2025 Award for Lifetime Contribution to Energy Storage”

With this, all awards of the 9th International Energy Storage Innovation Competition (ESIC) have been announced. We extend our warmest congratulations to all the winning companies and individuals and look forward to their continued leadership in the future of energy storage, contributing more wisdom and strength to the advancement of the industry.

Europe's Worst Blackout in Years! Just 6 Days After Grid Ran on 100% Renewables

According to a CCTV News report on April 29, Spain and Portugal experienced a massive power outage on the 28th, affecting over 50 million people across the Iberian Peninsula. Critical services—including transportation, communications, and healthcare—were temporarily paralyzed, with brief disruptions also reported in southern France and neighboring regions.

European Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera stated that there is currently no evidence linking the blackout to a cyberattack. The incident ranks among Europe’s most severe power failures in recent years.

Authorities have yet to confirm the official cause, with investigations ongoing.

Eduardo Prieto, head of Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica, said on April 28 that the outage was triggered by a "violent oscillation in the grid," which disconnected Spain’s power system from the European network. This aligns with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s reference to a "major technical fluctuation."

Grid oscillations—often caused by rapid shifts in power generation or demand—can lead to cascading failures. For instance, sudden large-scale load changes disrupt the balance between supply and consumption, destabilizing the system.

Portuguese grid operator REN suggested the abnormal oscillation may be linked to extreme temperature swings in Spain. Experts noted that such fluctuations can destabilize ultra-high-voltage networks above 400 kV.

Renewable energy’s role is also under scrutiny. Data from Red Eléctrica shows renewables accounted for 56% of Spain’s electricity in 2024. Just days earlier, on April 16, 2025, the country’s grid achieved a historic milestone by operating entirely on renewables (wind, solar, and hydro) for a full day. The blackout has reignited debates about grid stability amid rising renewable penetration. Europe’s power systems increasingly face challenges in balancing supply and demand, with large-scale renewable integration raising oscillation risks.

The Iberian grid—highly interconnected but linked to Europe via limited cross-border lines—exposed the vulnerabilities of energy isolation. While Ribera ruled out cyberattacks, the event underscores Europe’s struggle to adapt to renewable volatility.

Analysts urge accelerated grid modernization and cross-border capacity upgrades to tackle renewable intermittency and extreme weather. The blackout may prompt the EU to fast-track energy security reforms and enhance grid resilience.

Energy analysts note that outages of this scale are rare in wealthy nations. Given Iberia’s heavy renewable reliance, the incident will serve as a “case study on renewables’ reliability and post-blackout recovery.”

UK Media: Surging Demand in Grid Energy Storage Market Opens New Front in China-South Korea Battery Rivalry

"Chinese and Korean firms are extending their battery battle from EVs to grid storage”, reported the Financial Times on April 28th. The surging global demand for renewable energy and data centers is driving rapid growth in the grid-scale battery storage market, creating a new battleground for Chinese and Korean battery giants—who have already been locked in fierce competition in the EV battery sector.

The report noted that Chinese battery manufacturers now account for nearly 90% of global energy storage system (ESS) production capacity, holding over 80% and 75% market shares in the U.S. and Europe, respectively. However, with rising U.S. tariffs, Korean firms are seeking to regain ground in Western markets.

Energy storage systems use battery modules managed by software to help grids—as well as homes, businesses, and factories—handle fluctuations in wind and solar power supply. For the next decade, as electricity demand surges from AI hardware, EVs, and other clean technologies, ESS will also provide critical backup support for power grids.

A International Energy Agency (IEA) report of this month predicts that global electricity demand from AI data centers will double in the next five years, accounting for nearly half of U.S. power demand growth by 2030."Energy storage is often seen as the least glamorous part of renewables, but it’s actually the core technology ensuring grid stability in the future." said Iola Hughes, research director at battery consultancy Rho Motion.

According to Statistics from Rho Motion, ESS batteries’ market share has risen from 5% in 2020 to 20% today. Global storage capacity grew 52% between 2023 and 2024 and is projected to jump from 340 gigawatt-hours (GWh) last year to 760 GWh by 2030—equivalent to 7.6 million EV batteries. The booming market has even helped Tesla offset sluggish EV sales, with soaring demand for its Powerwall home batteries and Megapack grid-scale storage systems. CEO Elon Musk described the business as "spreading like wildfire."

Hughes told the FT that Korean battery makers once led the industry with their high-nickel batteries. However, a series of fires linked to these batteries over the past decade—combined with the rise of cheaper, increasingly efficient lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries—has led the energy sector to shift away from high-nickel chemistries. "The diverging fortunes of Chinese and Korean storage firms tell the story of two battery markets," said Neil Beveridge, head of energy research at Bernstein in Hong Kong.

China’s dominance in energy storage has raised concerns among Western policymakers, with the U.S. banning Chinese battery systems in military facilities. This has given hope to Korean firms transitioning to LFP production—or even repurposing EV battery lines. LG Energy Solution, the world’s largest non-Chinese battery producer, said tariffs make "non-Chinese companies with U.S. production bases more competitive."

Data from the Atlantic Council shows that China exported $15.3 billion worth of lithium-ion batteries to the U.S. last year, widening its lead over Korean rivals. "Chinese LFP batteries are popular in the U.S. due to their price competitiveness. Plus, they can use more battery cells, making them cost-effective for data centers," said an industry insider.

UBS analyst Tim Bush noted that while Korean firms like LG and Samsung SDI may gain "a bigger share of a smaller market" due to tariffs, their mass-production capabilities and cost competitiveness in LFP batteries remain unproven. The future landscape is still highly uncertain.

12.5GWh – World's Largest Grid-Side Energy Storage Project Begins Shipment

On April 27, the resonant sound of ship horns pierced the sky as BYD Energy Storage successfully loaded 120 MC Cube-T energy storage system cabinets onto vessels at the Beibu Gulf Port in Guangxi. As the vanguard of the 12.5GWh project—the world’s largest grid-side energy storage initiative—these systems have embarked on a transoceanic journey to Saudi Arabia, supporting the nation’s energy transition.

Following the landmark agreement with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) in early 2025 for the world's largest 12.5GWh grid-side energy storage project, BYD Energy Storage has launched its delivery campaign with unprecedented momentum. A total of 2,364 modular MC Cube units are now being transported to Saudi Arabia in highly efficient, well-coordinated batches, setting a new industry record for deployment speed and redefining global execution standards for utility-scale storage projects.

Vertical Integration & Full-Stack Innovation: A Complete Lifecycle Management System

The successful execution of global utility-scale energy storage projects stems from BYD Energy Storage's forward-looking strategic positioning. With end-to-end in-house R&D spanning core competencies—from material development, manufacturing processes, and intelligent battery cell design to BMS, EMS, and the modular MC Cube system—the company maintains full industrial chain innovation and deep vertical integration. From customized energy storage solutions and logistics to O&M and after-sales services, BYD has established a mature, standardized, and process-driven full lifecycle management system. Faced with Saudi Arabia's record-breaking 12.5GWh project, BYD Energy Storage can rapidly coordinate production, shipment, and transportation through its robust resource allocation and high-efficiency execution capabilities. This ensures professional project delivery and operational management, providing unwavering support for the project's timely advancement through proven technical expertise.

Integrated Innovation & Mutual Empowerment, Enhancing Full Lifecycle Economics

BYD Energy Storage and its automotive division mutually empower each other in scaled production and supply chains, sharing ecosystem resources. Leveraging large-scale manufacturing capabilities, this synergy supports rapid delivery of utility-scale energy storage projects worldwide, including in Saudi Arabia, Europe, and Latin America. The MC Cube-T energy storage system adopts BYD Energy Storage’s globally pioneering CTS (Cell-to-System) ultra-integrated technology, achieving a Vcts (cell-to-system volume ratio) exceeding 33%. This significantly increases the proportion of core equipment in energy storage stations, improving full lifecycle cost efficiency. Featuring a modular, compartmentalized design, the system offers multiple advantages: easy deployment, effortless transportation, simplified installation, seamless capacity expansion, convenient maintenance. These innovations reduce logistical complexities during transit and enable rapid on-site commissioning, further streamlining construction processes to ensure on-schedule project deployment.

Global Presence & Sustained Dedication, Empowering the Worldwide Energy Transition

For 17 years, BYD Energy Storage has been deeply rooted in the energy storage sector, expanding globally with unwavering commitment and accumulating profound expertise. By the end of 2024, BYD Energy Storage has established a comprehensive worldwide network encompassing sales, delivery, operations, and after-sales services. With over 75GWh of commercial operation experience and more than 360 successfully delivered energy storage projects, its solutions have been deployed across 110+ countries and regions.

"A time will come to ride the wind and cleave the waves, I’ll set my cloud-like sail to cross the sea which raves." BYD Energy Storage has proven its capabilities through tangible project achievements, demonstrating resilience in the face of diverse challenges. Moving forward, BYD Energy Storage will continue to drive progress through technological innovation, contributing more "Chinese Energy Solutions" to the global energy transition and leading the industry to new heights of development.

The Power of Benchmarking! 9th International Energy Storage Innovation Competition Awards Ceremony Held in Beijing

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:

• 2025 Energy Storage Technology Innovations Award Top 10

• 2025 Energy Storage Application Innovations Award Top 10

• 2025 Energy Storage Product Excellence Award Top 10

• 2025 Energy Storage Soft Science Innovation Exemplar

Group photos of the winners of above awards are as follows:

Group Photo of the Winners of “ 2025 Energy Storage Technology Innovations Award Top 10 ”

Group Photo of the Winners of “2025 Energy Storage Application Innovations Award Top 10”

Group Photo of the Winners of “ 2025 Energy Storage Product Excellence Award Top 10”

Group Photo of the Winners of “2025 Energy Storage Soft Science Innovation Exemplar”

The other four awards will be unveiled later, please stay tuned for future updates.

Narada Initiates Hong Kong IPO Process, Accelerating Global Expansion

Narada has officially commenced its Hong Kong IPO, marking a significant stride toward becoming a dual-listed (A+H) global industry leader.

As an international financial hub, Hong Kong offers access to global capital and resources. Narada’s decision to pursue a Hong Kong listing carries profound strategic significance—not only as a breakthrough in capital operations but also as a pivotal step toward global expansion and leapfrog development.

The Hong Kong listing will further advance the company’s globalization strategy, elevate its brand profile and visibility, and enhance overall competitiveness. Simultaneously, it will establish an international capital operations platform, improving corporate governance transparency and standardization.

With over two decades of commitment to globalization, Narada’s energy storage business now spans 160 countries and regions. The company has established localized sales and service centers across Europe, North America, Australia, Japan & South Korea, the Middle East, and other key markets, enabling end-to-end support for global energy storage project deployment.

In expanding its overseas footprint, Narada has deepened vertical and horizontal industry collaboration, building multidimensional competitive advantages in technology, capital, and partnerships. The company has forged strong ties with international energy groups, design institutes, EPC firms, financial institutions, and supply chain partners worldwide.

The primary objectives of this Hong Kong IPO are threefold: deepening overseas market penetration, expanding international business operations, and strengthening global working capital reserves. With the dual engines of capital empowerment and technological innovation, Narada will maintain its leadership in driving the energy storage revolution while contributing China's solutions to achieving global carbon neutrality goals.

China Achieves Breakthrough in Core Energy Storage Equipment: Four-Year Endeavor Overcomes World-Class Challenges

April 22, 2025 – The "ChuLong 105," the world's largest 105 MW 2-pole high-speed motor with fully independent intellectual property rights, was officially unveiled in Nanyang, Henan. Jointly developed by Zhongchu Guoneng (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Zhongchu Guoneng) and Wolong Electric Nanyang Explosion-Proof Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Wolong Electric), this milestone achievement marks a major leap forward in China's energy storage capabilities.

The same day, the "Compressed Air Energy Storage 105 MW 2-Pole High-Speed Motor" successfully passed a product appraisal organized by the China Machinery Industry Federation. The press conference was attended by nearly 200 industry leaders, experts, and media representatives, including:

• Wang Zhihui, Secretary of the Nanyang Municipal Party Committee

• Chen Haisheng, Director of the Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Chairman of the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA)

• Song Xiaogang, Secretary-General of the China Machinery Industry Federation

Compressed air energy storage (CAES) is a highly efficient large-scale energy storage technology that stores excess electricity by compressing air during off-peak hours and releases it to generate power during peak demand. The high-speed motor is one of the core components of CAES systems. The newly certified 105 MW 2-pole high-speed motor is China’s first integrated design capable of dual-mode operation (motor/generator), significantly improving equipment utilization across diverse scenarios.

Wan Chuangqi, Executive Director of Wolong Holding Group, stated: "With an efficiency of 98.8% and vibration levels as low as 35 microns (far below the national standard of 80 microns), this motor fills a critical gap in China’s 100 MW-class dual-mode motor technology."

The "Chulong 105" motor achieves over 40% space savings compared to conventional multi-motor configurations of equivalent power output. When integrated into compressed air energy storage systems, it enables a 15-20% increase in regional renewable energy grid integration capacity, with projected annual CO₂ emission reductions reaching 500,000 metric tons.

Overcoming World-Class Challenges

With no mature industry standards or prior technical references, China’s R&D team spent four years tackling unprecedented engineering hurdles. What world-class challenges lie behind this technological breakthrough? Our reporters went behind the scenes at the production facility for an exclusive look.

At Wolong Electric’s production facility, the 3-meter-diameter, 200-ton motor prototype takes shape. According to the project lead, the core challenge of the two-pole high-speed motor lies in its "highly integrated system design" - essentially achieving perfect synergy between a "power engine" and "generation heart" within a single unit.

• Precision Manufacturing: Robotic arms apply insulation with 0.01 mm accuracy, ensuring coil consistency within 0.03% tolerance.

• Unmatched Durability: Designed for 20,000 start-stop cycles (daily operation), far exceeding conventional motor lifespans.

• Aerospace-Grade Stability: Vibration levels are 3 times stricter than national standards, validated on the world’s largest high-speed dynamic balancing platform.

Zhang Xuehui, Deputy General Manager of Zhongchu Guoneng, emphasized: " During the final testing and assembly phase, we further enhanced precision through high-speed dynamic balancing, achieving exceptional vibration performance metrics."

China’s CAES Industry Accelerates Toward Global Leadership

As the second-most mature large-scale physical storage technology after pumped hydro, CAES is entering a phase of rapid industrialization. China now leads globally with over 10 projects under construction, and planned capacity exceeding 10 GW.

In Xinyang, Henan Province, breakthrough progress has been achieved on China's pioneering 300 MW compressed air energy storage (CAES) facility - the world's first to utilize horizontal mountain tunnels as artificial air reservoirs. The excavation of artificial caverns has surpassed the 50% completion mark.

Chen Haisheng, Chairman of CNESA, noted: "China’s CAES technology has advanced from 100 MW to 300 MW in a decade, setting a new global benchmark."

The Energy Storage Industry White Paper 2025 reveals that global new energy storage installations reached 165.4 GW in 2024, with China contributing 43.7 GW of new capacity. Notably, compressed air energy storage (CAES) has emerged as the preferred grid-scale solution due to its long service life and superior safety characteristics.

Song Xiaogang, Secretary-General of the China Machinery Industry Federation, stated: "Compressed air energy storage possesses distinctive advantages in both efficiency and cost-effectiveness, representing tremendous market potential for China."

Compressed air energy storage has been included as a key development focus in China's 14th Five-Year Plan for new energy storage technologies, with multiple regions introducing dedicated subsidy policies. Industry projections indicate that China's compressed air energy storage capacity will exceed 50 GW by 2030, enabling annual CO₂ emission reductions of over 200 million tons - equivalent to shutting down 60 one-gigawatt coal-fired power plants - thereby providing robust support for building a new-type power system.

Breakthrough in New Markets: HyperStrong Celebrates Dual Success of Energy Storage Projects in Sweden and Germany

Recently, HyperStrong has achieved remarkable milestones in the European energy storage market, with the successful commissioning of its frequency regulation project in Stockholm, Sweden, and the energy storage power station project in Waltershausen, Germany. Leveraging its cutting-edge system solutions and efficient project execution, HyperStrong is driving robust momentum for Europe's energy transition.

Sweden Frequency Regulation Project: Pioneering the Nordic Market

In May 2024, HyperStrong launched the Stockholm Frequency Regulation System Project, providing grid-side frequency regulation services. Despite the complex multi-stakeholder communication structure, HyperStrong streamlined project execution by establishing a unified communication platform and clarifying points of contact for all parties, leading to successful project acceptance in March 2025. This project not only marked HyperStrong’s breakthrough in the Swedish market but also solidified a long-term partnership with the client, with additional energy storage orders now in the process of delivery and commissioning.

Waltershausen Energy Storage Power Station: A Milestone in Deepened Collaboration

In May 2024, HyperStrong secured the supply contract for the Waltershausen Energy Storage Power Station in Germany. Demonstrating exceptional efficiency, the team completed project delivery by December of the same year and supported the successful grid connection in March 2025. Equipped with HyperStrong’s flagship large-scale energy storage solutions, the project delivers high-performance capabilities that enhance grid-side energy storage participation in electricity trading. This success establishes a benchmark for HyperStrong in the German market and lays a solid foundation for future projects of similar scale.

One-Stop Service: Simplifying Processes, Boosting Efficiency

In both projects, HyperStrong provided an integrated "DC + AC" system solution and led the joint commissioning of hybrid systems. "Our one-stop service eliminates the need for clients to coordinate with multiple parties, significantly simplifying project workflows, improving implementation efficiency, and delivering unparalleled convenience," said Xu Jianfeng, Senior Vice President of Engineering for HyperStrong EMEA.

Looking Ahead: Advancing Energy Transition Through Innovation

The successful operation of the Stockholm and Waltershausen projects not only enhances local grid stability but also enriches HyperStrong’s expertise in the European market. Moving forward, HyperStrong will continue to deepen its local presence, using technology as its pen and projects as its ink to write a new chapter in regional energy transformation—contributing wisdom and strength to the global energy revolution.

CNESA Visits UK to Foster Industry Insights Collaboration, China and UK Explore New Opportunities in Energy Storage Development

On April 14, 2025 (local time), Chen Haisheng, Chairman of the China  Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA), led a delegation of member companies, including Sungrow, Sunwoda, and GreenArch Energy, on a visit to the UK. The delegation held a symposium on energy storage industry cooperation and development with the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT). Liu Wei, Secretary-General of CNESA, and Yue Fen, Deputy Secretary-General, also attended the meeting.

The discussions focused on the development prospects of the UK energy storage market, policy support frameworks, and the opportunities and challenges for Sino-UK corporate collaboration, aiming to provide support for Chinese energy storage companies expanding into the UK market and facilitate their global outreach.

Representatives from the UK Department for Business and Trade provided a detailed overview of the UK energy storage market. It is projected that the demand for new energy storage will reach 50GW by 2035. Policies such as the forthcoming "cap and floor mechanism" (see Note 1) and the Clean Power Plan 2030 will offer investors up to 10 years of revenue assurance. Currently, energy storage projects in the UK achieve an average annual return of 9-10%, with revenue streams from the capacity market, ancillary services market, and wholesale energy market.

Chen Haisheng, Chairman of CNESA, stated that this exchange marks a new phase in Sino-UK energy storage cooperation. The UK's highly liberalized electricity market and mature trading mechanisms complement the well-developed industrial chain advantages of Chinese energy storage companies. The alliance will continue to build three key platforms—policy coordination, technical exchange, and project collaboration—to help Chinese energy storage enterprises seize development opportunities in the global energy transition.

During the meeting, representatives from Chinese energy storage companies highlighted the opportunities and challenges of developing energy storage projects in the UK, covering areas such as talent recruitment, local supply chain security, and policy stability. The UK Department for Business and Trade responded with commitments to follow-up support measures. Through this dialogue, CNESA has established a crucial bridge for policy and market alignment between China and the UK in the energy storage sector, breaking down barriers to international expansion through information sharing and enhancing the global competitiveness of China’s energy storage industry.

In the afternoon, the delegation visited the China Huaneng Group’s Minety Battery Storage Project, which has a capacity of 100MW/100MWh (1-hour discharge duration). The project was jointly invested by Huaneng Hong Kong and CNIC Corporation Limited, with construction commencing in December 2019 and commercial operation starting in July 2021. Currently, Shell Global acts as the market agent for the project’s participation in electricity trading. In its first two years, the project primarily provided frequency regulation services, achieving strong returns. However, due to increased competition from a growing number of energy storage projects in the UK, Minety’s revenue has declined in recent years. Today, the project engages in frequency regulation, energy arbitrage, and holds long-term capacity market contracts, diversifying its revenue streams. The UK market has a strong demand for energy storage and is exploring compensation models for reactive power services, with expectations of new frequency regulation service varieties in the future. This is anticipated to improve energy storage project returns in the short term. The Minety project’s business model offers valuable insights for the evolution of energy storage projects in China.

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Cap and Floor Mechanism: In October 2024, the UK government announced this regulatory framework for long-duration energy storage (LDES). By setting a price cap and floor, the mechanism aims to balance investment risks and returns, accelerate large-scale energy storage infrastructure development, and support the 2050 net-zero emissions target. The scheme is overseen by Ofgem, the UK energy regulator.

CNESA Conducts Site Visit to Hawthorn Pit Benchmark Energy Storage Project in the UK

Recently, a delegation from the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA) conducted an on-site inspection of the Hawthorn Pit Energy Storage Project. Recognized as a benchmark case in the UK energy storage sector, this project, developed by Harmony Energy, a UK-based energy storage project operator, boasts a site capacity of 49.9MW/99.8MWh. The complete energy storage system, featuring self-developed battery cells, is supplied by Envision Energy. Since its commissioning in the second quarter of 2024, the project has been in stable operation for nine months, generating multiple revenue streams through participation in the electricity energy market, capacity market, and ancillary services market. Its performance in technological innovation and commercial operations has been particularly impressive. Envision currently has several projects under construction in the UK.

During the visit, CNESA delegation engaged in in-depth discussions with the UK Project Director of Envision Energy, focusing on localized development models for energy storage power stations, their participation in the electricity market, lifecycle operations and maintenance, station safety management, and UK fire safety standards.

The outstanding performance of the Hawthorn Pit project underscores Envision Energy’s leadership in energy storage technology, as well as its deep understanding of the UK’s market mechanisms and regulatory framework. Moving forward, CNESA will leverage its platform advantages to accelerate the global expansion of Chinese energy storage technologies, products, and solutions, contributing China’s expertise to the worldwide green energy transition.

ESIE 2025 Concludes with Great Success

As the energy storage industry surges forward with unstoppable momentum, emerging as a pivotal driver of global energy transition, Beijing has become the focal point of worldwide attention in the energy sector. The 13th Energy Storage International Conference and Expo (ESIE 2025), jointly organized by the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA), China Energy Research Society, and Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, concluded on April 12 at the Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center in Beijing, China. 

Under the theme of “Digital Intelligence Leads Industry Revolution, Energy Storage Drives Energy Transformation”, ESIE 2025 brought together nearly 800 global exhibitors spanning the entire energy storage value chain. It attracted close to 100,000 professional attendees on-site, including senior officials from governmental energy authorities, authoritative power experts from research institutes, grid companies, and power generation groups as well as industry leaders from enterprises across the energy storage value chain. The event recorded a total of 200,000 professional visits and 2,300,000+ online live-stream visits during the exhibition period.

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Grand Opening of ESIE 2025

Government, Industry, Academia, and Research Institute Jointly Shape the Future of Energy Industry

The opening ceremony of the international conference featured 7 academicians and 100+ senior executives from grid companies, power generation groups, and local governments.

Distinguished speakers included:

Shi Yubo, Chairman of China Energy Research Society

Bian Guangqi, Deputy Director, Department of Energy Conservation and Technology Equipment, National Energy Administration

Zhou Haiyan, Second-Level Inspector, Electronic Information Department, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIT)

Meng Qingqiang, Chief Engineer, State Grid Corporation of China

Keynote speeches were delivered by:

He Yaling, Academician, Chinese Academy of Sciences & Professor, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University

Wang Jifeng, Chief Engineer, China Southern Power Grid

Chen Haisheng, Chairman, China Energy Storage Alliance & Director, Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Cui Jian, President, Xiamen Kehua Digital Energy Tech Co., Ltd.

Xu Qingqing, Vice President, Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.

Lian Zhanwei, General Manager, XYZ Storage Technology Co., Ltd.

Dr. Qian Hao, Chief Technology Officer, Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co., Ltd.

ESIE 2025 assembled a powerhouse of experts and industry leaders, spanning the Chinese Academy of Sciences, grid companies, power generation groups, universities, leading energy storage enterprises, and service providers across the industry chain.

At the launch ceremony of the exhibition, the following distinguished guests delivered remarks:

Yu Zhenhua, Executive Vice Chairman, China Energy Storage Alliance

Tang Yuanyuan, Party Committee Secretary & General Manager, Integrated Energy Business Unit, CRRC Zhuzhou Institute Co., Ltd.

Xu Qingqing, Vice President, Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.

Zhan Xiaolin, Vice President, Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co., Ltd.

Xiao Lina, Executive President, the Zero-Carbon Energy Division at CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.)

Miao Yonghua, Chairman, ZhongTian Energy Storage Technology Co.,Ltd.

Lian Zhanwei, General Manager, XYZ Storage Technology Co., Ltd.;

The event was also attended by international dignitaries including:

Patrick Clerens, Secretary General, European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE)

Mohammed Al Ta'ani, Secretary General, Arab Renewable Energy Commission (AREC)

Juliet Pumpuni, Senior Energy Specialist, the Energy Storage Working Group, World Bank Group

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Spotlight on Innovations

Converging Global Expertise

Academicians’ Forum: Pioneering Technological Frontiers

The conference was spearheaded by 7 distinguished academicians:

Yang Yushong, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, 

Peng Suping, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering & Professor, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, 

Sun Shigang, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences & Professor, Xiamen University, 

Zhao Tianshou, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Director of the Energy Institute of Carbon Neutrality, Chair Professor at Southern University of Science and Technology, 

Shu Yinbiao, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, 

Ding Yulong, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Director of the Birmingham Energy Storage Centre, University of Birmingham, UK, 

Wen Zhaoyin, Academician of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Materials, Chief Researcher at Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. 

They led discussions on cutting-edge topics such as advanced energy storage materials, AI and large-scale models in battery applications, sodium-ion storage, flow batteries, long- and short-duration energy storage, hydrogen energy and fuel cells, exploring technological frontiers, trends, and future challenges in the field.

High-Level Dialogues to Shape Industry Opportunities:

The Energy Storage Leaders Dialogue, moderated by Xia Qing, renowned expert in China’s power system reform, Professor at Tsinghua University, Deputy Director of the Energy Storage Committee of the China Energy Research Society, brought together eight industry leaders from Tsinghua University, State Grid Xinjiang Electric Power Co., Ltd., Shanxi, Envision Energy, CRRC Zhuzhou Institute Co., Ltd., Soaring Electric Technology Co., Ltd., Cornex New Energy Co., LTD., and XH Service. They analyzed opportunities and challenges for new energy storage technologies under the fully market-oriented renewable energy transition.

Synergy Between Closed-Door Meetings and Themed Forums:

Over 40 forums, including the Energy Storage Leadership Closed-Door Meeting, New Energy Storage and Power Market Forum, and Global Energy Storage Market Trends Forum, focused on interpreting post-implementation impacts of Document No. 136. Discussions centered on policy directions, R&D breakthroughs, and market frameworks, featuring insights from over 100 experts representing national energy authorities, grid companies, power generation groups, universities, and industry leaders.

International Forums Paired with Business Matchmaking Sessions:

This year’s ESIE elevated its global reach with 3 international forums and 4 business matchmaking sessions, inviting government agencies, grid operators, and industry leaders from Europe, America, Australia, Southeast Asia, ASEAN, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. These platforms aimed to connect Chinese energy storage enterprises with overseas market opportunities, fostering cross-border partnerships.

03

Unprecedented Scale

A Full Ecosystem Showcase of Energy Storage

Record-Breaking Exhibitor Lineup

Nearly 800 industry-leading brands, including CRRC Zhuzhou Institute, Sungrow, Beijing HyperStrong, CATL, ZhongTian Energy Storage, XYZ Storage, Kehua Digital Energy, Huawei, Soaring Electric, REPT, CALB, Zhi guang Energy Storage, Shuangdeng Group, Envision, CORNEX, Robestec, TBEA SUNOASIS, Lishen (Qingdao), BYD, and more, gathered at ESIE 2025. Covering over 160,000 square meters of exhibition space, the event showcased the entire energy storage industry chain, spanning materials, battery cells, BMS, PCS, EMS, thermal management, fire safety, components, containerized systems, system integration, EPC, project development, operations, and smart O&M.

Global Debut of Energy Storage Innovations:

100+ new products were unveiled globally at ESIE 2025. Highlights included battery cell capacity upgrades (500+, 600+, 700+, and even 1000+Ah products), accelerated digitalization trends emphasizing energy storage’s market role, and PCS advancements toward higher capacities with grid-forming capabilities as a competitive focus. Leading companies such as CATL, BYD, CRRC Zhuzhou Institute Co., Ltd., REPT, and HiTHIUM launched 6MWh+ energy storage system solutions, while ZhongTian Tech released a 7MWh+ solution, and Envision Energy, Narada Power, and HyperStrong debuted 8MWh+ systems solutions.

First Joint Exhibition by Six National-Level Energy Storage Industry-Education Integration Platforms:

Participating Universities, including Xi’an Jiaotong University, Tianjin University, North China Electric Power University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Harbin Institute of Technology, and China University of Petroleum, Beijing showcased their achievements, revealing pathways for translating lab innovations to industry applications and new models for talent cultivation in energy storage.

Two Prestigious Industry Awards Presented:

The 9th International Energy Storage Innovation Competition and the 2024 China Energy Storage Enterprise Rankings were announced, recognizing energy storage technological and application breakthroughs while reflecting industry consolidation and Chinese companies’ global competitiveness!

Three Major Reports Released：

Energy Storage Industry White Paper 2025

Lithium Battery Carbon Footprint Background Database V2.0

2024 Flow Battery Energy Storage Industry White Paper

These reports provided comprehensive insights into market size, key projects, and industry data.

N Diverse Energy Storage Events：

Parallel activities such as the Marketing Elite Gathering, Mixtalk Application Salons, Her Power in Energy Storage, and Energy Storage Low-Carbon Charity Run empowered ESIE 2025, fostering market expansion, application innovation, talent development, and industry vitality.

04

Regrets and Commitment

Due to an unexpected severe storm, ESIE 2025 was forced to conclude early. We extend our deepest apologies and heartfelt gratitude to all exhibitors, attendees, and partners. While the event ended prematurely, the energy storage sector, like the mythical roc in Li Bai’s poem “Soaring ninety thousand li with the wind”, continues to rise above challenges through relentless momentum and industry dedication. 

Join us at next ESIE, April 1-3rd. 2026, Beijing, China!

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Gratitude and Outlook

As the founding organization of ESIE, the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA) celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025, marking a new chapter in China’s energy storage journey.

This year, ESIE achieved milestones in scale, influence, and global engagement. We thank exhibitors, sponsors, media partners, and nearly 100,000 global attendees for their trust and enthusiasm. Your enthusiastic engagement has brought boundless energy to the summit, allowing ESIE to shine at its brightest.

Please Save the Date: ESIE 2026 will take place on April 1-3rd, 2026. For participation details, please contact us thru email: conference@cnesa.org, or, overseas@cnesa.org.

GreenVoltis Announces Strategic Expansion in Energy Storage and Virtual Power Plants Across Europe, Partnering with CC Capital & KKI

GreenVoltis, a pioneering innovator in renewable energy storage and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) solutions, has inked a strategic partnership with CC Capital and Konflux Kapital International GmbH (KKI) to bolster the deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and VPP infrastructure throughout Europe. This collaboration marks a significant investment in grid stability, energy efficiency, and renewable integration, shaping the future of the continent's energy landscape.

Unveiling a 400MW Pipeline of Energy Storage Capacity Across Key Markets

The alliance aims to develop an ambitious 400MW pipeline of BESS projects, reinforcing the European energy ecosystem. The strategic allocation of this capacity spans Germany, Sweden, Finland, and Poland – pivotal markets driving the region's renewable energy transition.

By deploying grid-connected storage solutions, GreenVoltis will stabilize fluctuating renewable energy sources and empower businesses to harness maximum energy flexibility and efficiency. The initiative will focus on:

  • Establishing energy storage projects ranging from 5MW to 20MW and beyond, ensuring seamless integration with national grids by early 2026.

  • Enhancing Virtual Power Plant (VPP) revenue models for smarter energy trading and higher profitability for stakeholders.

  • Fortifying Germany's energy market position, with GreenVoltis spearheading VPP implementation, while CC Capital and KKI drive project development and execution.

  • Elevating the efficiency of large-scale renewable energy projects through advanced digitalization and sophisticated energy management strategies.

Accelerating the Energy Transition with Digital Innovation

As the designated VPP partner for CC Capital and KKI  across Europe, GreenVoltis will deploy cutting-edge AI-driven energy management technology, ensuring that stored energy is efficiently distributed, traded, and monetized. The integration of BESS with VPP solutions will create a more resilient and adaptive power grid, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and improving overall energy security. 

A Defining Moment for GreenVoltis' Growth 

This development cements GreenVoltis’ position as a leader in digitalized renewable energy solutions, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and market-driven energy transformation. As Europe pushes forward with its carbon neutrality goals, this strategic initiative will ensure the reliable adoption of renewable power sources while optimizing grid performance and commercial viability.

24GWh! CATL and Quinbrook to Collaborate on 8-Hour Battery Storage Project in Australia

24GWh! CATL and Quinbrook to Collaborate on 8-Hour Battery Storage Project in Australia
On March 6, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a global sustainable energy infrastructure investor, announced its partnership with CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited) to develop an 8-hour duration battery energy storage project in Australia. Quinbrook stated that it plans to deploy approximately 3GW of its new long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology, EnerQB, across Australia, equivalent to 24GWh of storage capacity. This initiative will serve existing partners and new commercial/industrial customers. The extended-duration battery solution, co-developed with Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer CATL, aims to efficiently store more solar energy.

1.8GWh! Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE Secures Major U.S. Energy Storage Order
On March 6, Canadian Solar's energy storage subsidiary, e-STORAGE, announced the signing of battery supply agreements and long-term service agreements (LTSAs) with Aypa Power for two major battery energy storage projects. These include a 160 MW/806 MWh project in California and a 200 MW/998 MWh project in Texas. The projects will deploy approximately 370 units of e-STORAGE’s SolBank 3.0energy storage systems, with construction expected to commence in Q3 2025.

2.1GWh! Two Companies Sign Major Energy Storage Deals, Covering European C&I Storage and Sodium-ion Battery Systems

1GWh! Huna Energy and Huaxia Jiaye Forge Strategic Partnership
On March 10, Zhejiang Huna Energy Co., Ltd. and Beijing Huaxia Jiaye New Energy Co., Ltd. successfully signed a 1GWh energy storage system strategic cooperation agreement in Beijing. The collaboration includes multiple energy storage projects, such as those in Jiangyin’s Xuxiake Town, Nanjing Gaochun, and Zhenjiang Xinhua. Specific procurement volumes will be finalized through follow-up contracts, with all projects expected to achieve grid-connected operation by June 30. Notably, the 1GWh deal includes 100MWh of sodium-ion battery systems utilizing Huna Energy’s proprietary sodium-ion cell technology.

Meeting Thailand’s Deputy PM! Linyang Energy Deepens Southeast Asia Strategy
Recently, Lu Yonghua, President of Linyang Group and Chairman of Linyang Energy, led a delegation to Thailand and met with Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga. The two sides discussed Thailand’s energy market trends, policy directions, and collaboration opportunities in smart grids, renewable energy, and energy storage. This engagement underscores Linyang Energy’s commitment to the Thai market and injects new momentum into bilateral energy industry development.

Transportation + Energy! Linyang Energy Storage and CEEC (Shanghai) Sign Strategic Agreement
On March 6, CEEC (Shanghai) Equipment Engineering Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Linyang Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd. held a grand signing ceremony at Linyang Group’s headquarters. Shi Hongsheng, Chairman of Linyang Energy Storage, emphasized the strategic significance: “The integration of transportation and energy is a critical frontier for high-quality growth in energy storage. This partnership will accelerate Linyang’s transition from a standalone storage supplier to a comprehensive ‘transportation + energy’ service provider. Leveraging joint resources, we will develop integrated PV-storage-charging systems, port microgrids, and other demonstration projects under the ‘generation-grid-load-storage’ framework, delivering replicable Chinese solutions for low-carbon transportation.”

1.1GWh! Inclenergy Accelerates European Market Expansion
In recent developments, Inclenergy has secured strategic partnerships with multiple industry leaders in Italy and Romania, totaling over 1.1GWh in contracted capacity and an estimated order value exceeding RMB 1 billion. The collaborations span commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage sectors.

China’s First Hybrid Grid-Forming Energy Storage Project Goes Live
On March 6, the Ningdong Photovoltaic Base’s “Key Technology Research and Demonstration Project for Hybrid Lithium Battery + Supercapacitor Energy Storage” was successfully grid-connected. As China’s inaugural hybrid grid-forming energy storage project, it combines 10MW/20MWh lithium-ion batteries, 1MW/5min supercapacitors, and 200kW/400kWh sodium-ion batteries. Jointly developed by National Energy New Energy Research Institute and Ningxia Electric Power Co., Ltd., the project employs hybrid grid-forming technology tailored to western China’s renewable-rich grids, focusing on configuration optimization, low-cost sodium-ion integration, cluster management, and hybrid grid-forming validation.

Duofuodu’s 100MWh Energy Storage Station Enters Operation
On March 10, Henan Province’s largest user-side energy storage system—Duofuodu’s 100MWh station—completed commissioning and commenced operations. Located at Duofuodu New Materials Co., Ltd.’s Jiaozuo facility and built by Shenzhen Duofuodu Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd., the RMB 90 million project spans 4,100㎡. Its configuration includes four 5MWh and twelve 6.5MWh battery containers, plus eight step-up containers.

2GWh Equipment + 1GWh Plant! Gansu Qingyang Partners with Tongli Risheng and Tianqi Hongyuan
On March 5, Qingyang Municipal Government signed a strategic framework agreement with Tongli Risheng and its subsidiary Tianqi Hongyuan to jointly develop an energy storage equipment manufacturing base and power stations. With a total investment of RMB 2 billion, the project will proceed in phases: Phase I, starting in Q1 2025, includes a 2GWh equipment production line and a 1GWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) electrochemical storage plant.

Energy Storage Exceeds 12GWh! Gansu Releases List of Major Provincial Construction Projects for 2025

On February 28, the Gansu Provincial Development and Reform Commission released the "List of Major Provincial Construction Projects for 2025," which includes over 20 energy storage projects. These projects span various categories, including ongoing construction, newly initiated projects, and preparatory initiatives. According to incomplete statistics from CNESA, the total scale of major energy storage projects in Gansu Province for 2025 has reached 3.915GW/12.86GWh.

List of Major Provincial Construction Projects for 2025

Continued Construction Projects

(1) Agricultural and Water Conservancy Projects

· Yumen City Shule River Water Diversion Project

· Aksai County Ecological Protection and Integrated Urban-Rural Water Supply Project

· Huining Yinluo Phase II Agricultural Irrigation Water Source Supporting Project

· Baiyin City National Xanthoceras Modern Agricultural Full Industry Chain Standardization Demonstration Base and Ecological Restoration Construction Project

· Tianshui Quxi Urban-Rural Water Supply Project (Water Source and Water Conveyance Tunnel Section)

· Lingtai County Daxi River Xinji Reservoir Project

· Longnan City Bailong River Mainstream Reservoir Water Environment Comprehensive Management Phase I Project

(2) Ecological and Environmental Protection Projects

· Wuwei City Three-North Shelterbelt Program Phase VI First Batch Construction Projects

· Million-Ton-Level Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Research and Demonstration Project

(3) Transportation and Logistics Projects

· New Xining to Chengdu Railway

· New Lanzhou to Zhangye Railway (Phase III and IV, Wuwei to Zhangye Section)

· Lanzhou to Hezuo Railway

· New Tianshui to Longnan Railway

· New Pingliang to Qingyang Railway

· Hongshaliang to Mingshui Coal Railway Dedicated Line

· Tianshui to Longnan Railway (Southern Extension of Tianping Railway)

· Chenjiagou Coal Mine Dedicated Line

· Baozhong Railway Pingliang South to Anguo Town Section Capacity Expansion and Upgrade Project

· G30 Lianhuo Expressway Qingshuiyi to Zhonghe Section Expansion and Upgrade Project

· G1816 Wuhai to Maqin National Expressway (Hezuo to Sai’erlong Section, Gansu-Qinghai Border)

· Lanzhou to Yongjing to Linxia Expressway

· G341 Jiaonan to Haiyan Highway (Luluba to Baiyin Section)

· G1816 Wuma Expressway (Lanzhou New District to Lanzhou Section, Central Channel)

· G1816 Wuhai to Maqin National Expressway (Lanzhou Bypass Section, Jiuzhou North to Lanzhou South)

· G341 Huangdao to Haiyan Highway (Zhongchuan to Heqiao Section)

· G309 Heshui (Laocheng) to Xifeng Section High-Grade Highway Construction

· G244 Qingyang Bypass Section High-Grade Highway

· Yongjing to Jingping Expressway

· G30 Lianyungang to Khorgos Expressway (Jingjiakou to Qingshuiyi Section Expansion and Upgrade Project)

· Heshui (Taibai) to Huachi Highway

· G341 Jiaonan to Haiyan Highway (Huachi to Ershiligoukou Section)

· G312 Kushui to Jiepai Highway

· S35 Jingtai to Lixian Expressway (Longnan Section)

· S36 Lintao to Kangle to Guanghe Expressway

· G30 Lianhuo Expressway (Zhonghe to Maoci Section Expansion and Upgrade Project)

· G6 Beijing to Lhasa Expressway (Yinjiazhuang to Hekou Section Expansion and Upgrade Project)

· S70 Kangxian to Lueyang Expressway (Wangguan to Baihegou Section)

· G312 Fujiayao to Kushui Highway

· G312 Fengle to Mayingkou Section (Including Yongchang Bypass)

· G109 Beijing to Lhasa Highway (Shuiquan to Fanjiayao Section)

· G30 Guazhou to Xingxingxia and G312 Guazhou to Xingxingxia Integrated Upgrade Project

· Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport Phase III Expansion Project

· Jiayuguan Airport Expansion Project

· Longzhong Storage and Trade Logistics Center and Comprehensive Infrastructure Supporting Project

· Guanghui Xinjiang Coal Logistics Co., Ltd. Mingshui Comprehensive Energy Logistics Base Project

· Linxia Comprehensive Logistics Park Project

· Lanzhou Beilongkou Agricultural Product Wholesale Market Project

(4) Energy Projects

· Longdong Ultra-High Voltage Project Supporting New Energy

· Huaneng Qingyang Wind-Solar Comprehensive New Energy Demonstration Project (Second Batch of Wind-Solar Projects)

· Zhangye City 1,000 MW Wind Power and Photovoltaic Power Generation Project

· Dingxi City "14th Five-Year Plan" Second Batch of Wind-Solar Power Projects

· Minqin County "14th Five-Year Plan" Second Batch of New Energy Projects

· Gulang County "14th Five-Year Plan" Second Batch of New Energy Projects

· Guangqing Huachi County 500 MW New Energy Project

· Huanxian Longyuan Lujiawan 300 MW New Energy Project

· Shandong Development Investment (Jingyuan) Area A 400 MW Wind Power Project

· Shandong Energy "Ludian to Shandong" Supporting Baiyin New Energy Base

· Jingyuan Beitan 300 MW Wind Farm Project

· Longdong Ultra-High Voltage Project Supporting New Energy (Huaneng Qingyang Wind-Solar Comprehensive New Energy Demonstration Project, First Batch of Wind-Solar Projects)

· Guangdong Hydropower Lanzhou New District Phase II 300 MW Centralized Photovoltaic Power Generation Project

· Lanzhou New District 300 MW Photovoltaic New Energy Power Generation Project

· Yongdeng Qishan Million-Kilowatt-Level Photovoltaic Base Grazing-Light Complementary Power Generation Project

· Gansu Huadian Jinchang Tengger 2×1,000 MW Coal Power Project

· Gansu Electric Power Investment Changle Power Plant 2×1,000 MW Coal-Fired Unit Expansion Project

· Gansu Electric Power Investment Zhangye Power Plant 2×1,000 MW Coal-Fired Unit Expansion Project

· Shandong Energy Lingtai 2×1,000 MW Peak-Shaving Coal Power Project

· Zhejiang Energy Wuwei 2×1,000 MW Peak-Shaving Thermal Power Unit Project

· Huaneng Zhengning 2×1,000 MW Peak-Shaving Coal Power Project

· Lanzhou New District 2×350 MW Cogeneration Project

· Gansu Energy Chemical Lanzhou New District Thermal Power Project

· Gansu Longdong DC Supporting Thermal Power 750 kV Power Transmission and Transformation Project

· Lingtai County Anjiazhuang Coal Mine Construction Project

· Gansu Ningzheng Mining Area Xinzhuang Coal Mine Project

· Gansu Dongshuiquan Mining Area Qingyang Coal Mine Project

· Pingchuan District Pumped Storage Power Station Project

· Gansu Huanglong Pumped Storage Power Station Project

· Gansu Huangyang Pumped Storage Power Station Project

· Yongchang Pumped Storage Power Station Project

· Zhangye Pumped Storage Power Station Project

· Huangcheng Pumped Storage Power Station Project

· Yumen 1,200 MW Pumped Storage Power Station Project

· Zhangxian Pumped Storage Power Station Project

· Gansu Zhongrui Aluminum Co., Ltd. "Source-Grid-Load-Storage" Integrated Demonstration Project

· Suzhou District Shared Independent Energy Storage Station Phase I 250 MW/1,000 MWh Project

· China Energy Construction Digital Science Yumen 300 MW Compressed Air Energy Storage Power Station Project

· Gansu East-West Power Grid Strengthening Project

· Xinjiang Power to Chongqing and Ningxia Power to Hunan Ultra-High Voltage DC Power Transmission Capacity Enhancement Project

· Longdong to Shandong ±800 kV Ultra-High Voltage DC Project (Gansu Section)

· Gansu to Zhejiang ±800 kV Ultra-High Voltage DC Power Transmission Project (Gansu Section)

· 750 kV Longdong Converter Station Access Project

· Longnan City 2025 330 kV and Below Power Grid Infrastructure Project

· Longdong Comprehensive Energy Collection Project

· Gansu Jiuquan Yumen 750 kV Power Transmission and Transformation Project

· Gansu Jiuquan Jinta 750 kV Power Transmission and Transformation Project

(5) Industrial Transformation, Upgrading, and Technological Innovation Projects

· Gansu Juhua New Materials Co., Ltd. High-Performance Silicon-Fluorine New Materials Integrated Project

· Qingyang Tongxin Petroleum Technology Co., Ltd. 500,000 Tons/Year Light Hydrocarbon Deep Processing Project

· Jingyuan Coal Industry Group Liuhua Chemical Company Jingyuan Coal Power Clean and Efficient Gasification Gas Comprehensive Utilization (Relocation and Upgrade) Project

· Gansu Zhihui Green New Energy Co., Ltd. 10 Million Tons/Year Low-Rank Coal Grading and Quality Clean and Efficient Utilization and New Energy Coupling Integrated Demonstration Project

· Steel Rolling Plant Process Equipment Upgrade and Product Structure Adjustment Project

· Gansu Taihe Yuan 1.5 Million Tons/Year Photovoltaic Glass Project

· Gansu Guazhou Baofeng Silicon Materials Development Co., Ltd. Polysilicon Upstream and Downstream Synergy Project (Phase II Silicon Materials Project)

· Gansu Jiatang Aluminum Co., Ltd. Alumina Production Project

· Zhixin Basalt Fiber Composite Material Manufacturing Project

· Carbon Steel Sheet Plant Process Optimization and Product Structure Adjustment Project

· Gansu Jinchuan Jinruilin Chemical Co., Ltd. 20,000 Tons/Year High-End PVDF Resin Industry Chain Project (Phase I)

· Daosheng Cloud (Wuwei) Intelligent Computing Center Construction Project

· Jinchuan Group Hexi Fort 400,000 Tons Copper Electrolysis System Construction Project

· Gansu Heihe Silicon-Based New Materials Co., Ltd. Silicon-Based Material Comprehensive Utilization Project

· Jinchuan Group New Energy Materials Technology Co., Ltd. 280,000 Tons/Year Power Battery-Grade Nickel Sulfate Product Upgrade Project (Phase I)

· Composite Ceramic Refractory Integrated Comprehensive Recycling Project

· Gansu Qingyang "East Data West Computing" Industrial Park Infrastructure Supporting Project

· Gansu Yaowang Waste Salt Resource Comprehensive Utilization 300,000 Tons/Year Caustic Soda and 300,000 Tons/Year Mercury-Free PVC Project

· Jingtai County 200 Million Square Meters Lithium Power Battery Composite Copper Foil (PET Copper Foil Equipment) Project

· China Mobile (Gansu·Qingyang) Data Center Project

· Aima Lanzhou New District Industrial Park Project

· Longnan City Qilian Mountain Cement Co., Ltd. Circular Economy Industrial Project

· Lixian Photovoltaic Module Manufacturing Factory Project

· A Certain Underground Laboratory Construction Project in China

· Lanxin Steel 1.2 Million Tons/Year Coking Project

· Lanzhou High-Tech Zone Feitian Innovation Port—Technology Incubation Industrial Park Project

· Jiuguan Difficult-to-Select Iron Ore Resource Efficient Utilization Technical Transformation Project (Phase I)

· Gansu Chenjin Leixin Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. 200,000 Tons/Year Hazardous Waste Disposal Center Production Line Project

· Gansu Energy Chemical Jinchang Energy Chemical Development Co., Ltd. Low-Rank Coal Efficient Hydrogen Production and 500,000 Tons/Year High-Concentration Urea Compound Fertilizer Project

· Wuwei Dingge New Materials Co., Ltd. Huaming New Materials Production Base Construction Project

· Shanggu Zhizao (Zhangye) New Energy Co., Ltd. 6 GWh/Year New Lithium Battery Industrial Park (Phase I) Project

· Gansu Hongchuan Liquor Co., Ltd. 12,000 Tons/Year Pure Grain Original Liquor Liquor Construction Project

· Gansu Ruineng Mining Co., Ltd. 1.5 Million Tons/Year Lead-Zinc Ore Beneficiation Plant Expansion Project

· Jin Hui Mining Co., Ltd. Jiangluo Mining Area Lead-Zinc Ore (3 Million Tons/Year) Beneficiation Project

· Jiuguan Economic Development Zone Zhengtai Photovoltaic Equipment Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Base Project

· Lanzhou New District Specialized and Sophisticated Chemical Industrial Park Incubation Base Project (Zone D)

· Gansu Fengzheng Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. 100,000 Tons/Year Recycled Aluminum Resource Comprehensive Utilization Project

· Gansu Gongqi Weifu Co., Ltd. Gansu Industrial Waste Resource Utilization and Harmless Disposal Project

· Gansu Baomagxi Ferroalloy Co., Ltd. 300,000 Tons/Year High-Quality Ferrosilicon Alloy Project

· China Biotech Lanzhou Technology Health Industrial Park Blood Product Production Base Project

· China Biotech Northwest (Lanzhou) Biomedical Industrial Park Medical Beauty Industrialization Base Project

· Lingchu Yuno Northwest (Baiyin) Intelligent Manufacturing Base

· China Telecom Gansu Qingyang Intelligent Computing Center Project

· 2023 China Unicom Qingyang Data Center New Construction Phase I Project

· Longnan Shunda Mining Co., Ltd. Huixian Jiutiaogou Gold Mine 1,600 Tons/Day Mining and Beneficiation Project

· Lanzhou New District 200,000 Tons/Year Phosphate-Based Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Material Production Line Construction Project

(6) Social and Livelihood Projects

· Gannan Prefecture Ecological Civilization Well-Off Village Construction Project

· Lanzhou University "Double First-Class" Construction Support Project (Phase IV)

· Lanzhou University "Double First-Class" Construction Support Project (Phase V)

· Gannan Prefecture Health School (Gansu University of Chinese Medicine Tibetan Medicine College) Relocation and New Construction Project

· Lanzhou Vocational College of Science and Technology New Campus Project

· Changchun University of Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital Dingxi Hospital Project

· Longdong Regional Medical Center (Qingyang People's Hospital Expansion and Upgrade) Project

· Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Longhua Hospital Gansu Hospital National Regional Medical Center Construction Project and Gansu University of Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital Traditional Chinese Medicine Epidemic Prevention and Control Base Project

· Chengguan District Liujiatan Urban Village Reconstruction Project

· Shilidian Shantytown Reconstruction Project

· Anningbao Subdistrict Shantytown (Urban Village) Reconstruction and Resettlement Project

· 2022-2023 Chengguan District Urban Old Residential Area Renovation Project

· Chengguan District Xiaoyantan Village Urban Village Reconstruction and Resettlement Housing Project

· Lanzhou Qilihe District Balizhen Xiankouzi Geological Disaster Relocation and Resettlement Site (Including Shantytown Reconstruction) Construction Project

· Lanzhou Qilihe Lanhai Logistics Shantytown Reconstruction Project

· Xigu District Fuyuan Small Town Resettlement Housing Phase II Project

· Lanzhou Anning District Kongjiaya, Liujiabao Subdistrict Shantytown (Urban Village) Reconstruction and Resettlement Housing Construction Project

· Tianshui Kangjian Rehabilitation and Elderly Care Center Project

· Qingyang City Guaranteed Rental Housing Project

· Dangchang County Teacher and Medical Staff Guaranteed Housing Project

· Xihe County Teacher Housing Project (Ziting: Shui'an Mingzhu)

· Longnan Wudu District Ecological and Geological Disaster Relocation and Resettlement Project

· Longnan Wudu District Xianmen Street Shantytown Reconstruction Project

(7) Cultural and Tourism Projects

· Dingxi Longyou Cultural Tourism and Health Retreat Project

· Qinglong Mountain Scenic Area Construction Project

· Diebu County Zhagana Ecological Tourism and Wellness Town Construction Project

· Gannan Prefecture Key Scenic Area Tourism Infrastructure Construction Project

· Gansu Provincial Museum Expansion Project

(8) Urban Infrastructure Projects

· Gannan Prefecture Urban Area and Key Town Road Upgrade and Reconstruction Project

· Gannan Prefecture "14th Five-Year Plan" Key Town Central Heating Construction Project

· Lixian Huarui International Trade Center Construction Project

· Gansu Longxi Economic Development Zone (Traditional Chinese Medicine Circular Economy Park) Infrastructure Phase I Project

· Lanzhou East City Clean and Smart Heat Source Project

· Chengji Heat Source Plant Project (Phase I)

· Gansu (Tianshui) International Land Port Municipal Infrastructure PPP Project

· Lixian Industrial Concentration Zone Infrastructure and Intelligent Manufacturing Park Construction Project

Planned New Construction Projects

(1) Agricultural and Water Conservancy Projects

· Yellow River Gansu Section River Flood Control and Management Project

· Dingxi City Yinluo Irrigation Area Whole Basin and Mountain System High-Standard Farmland Construction Project

(2) Ecological and Environmental Protection Projects

· Jingning County Yellow River Basin Hulu River Ecological Comprehensive Management and Rural Revitalization Industry Development EOD Project

(3) Transportation and Logistics Projects

· Changqing Bridge to Wangjiagou Railway Dedicated Line

· Gansu Jintong Xiongguan International Logistics Park Co., Ltd. Railway Dedicated Line

· S60 (Original S10) Fengxian (Shaanxi) to Hezuo (Gansu) Expressway (Zhuoni to Hezuo Section Phase II)

· S35 Jingtai to Lixian Expressway (Dingxi Section)

· S20 Jiayuguan to Ruoqiang Expressway (Jiayuguan to Aksai Section)

· S10 Zhangye to Mazongshan Highway (Zhangjiu Border to Mazongshan Section)

· S35 Jingtai to Lixian Expressway (Jingtai to Jingyuan Section)

· G571 Subei to Ruoqiang Highway (Aksai to Lapeiquan Section)

· S42 Zhangxian to Sancha Expressway

· S25 Jingning to Chengxian Expressway (Tianshui to Chengxian Section)

· S01 Lanzhou Economic Circle Ring Line (Heqiao to Haishiwan Section)

· G247 Jingtai to Zhaotong Highway (Tongwei to Qin'an Section)

· S10 Zhangye to Mazongshan Expressway (Zhangye Section)

· S23 Pingliang Airport Expressway

· S28 Lingtai to Huating Expressway (Phase II)

· Jiayuguan International Smart Logistics Comprehensive Hub and International Mineral Resource Trading Center Project

· Gansu (Tianshui) International Land Port Smart Comprehensive Logistics Park Project—"Dual-Purpose" Suburban Large Warehouse

· Gansu Western Land Port Logistics Energy Storage and Transportation Integrated Project

(4) Energy Projects

· Qingyang City Oil and Gas Production Capacity Construction Project

· Baofeng Jinta Jinhao 1,000 MW Wind Power Project

· Gansu Qingyang East Data West Computing Industrial Park Green Power Aggregation Pilot Project

· Jiayuguan City 200 MW Wind Power Project

· Shandong Development Investment (Jingtai) Area F 200 MW Wind Power Project

· PowerChina Jinchang 200 MW Wind Power Project

· Zhonghong Huanxian 1,000 MW New Energy Project

· Jiuguan Group Smart Grid and New Energy Local Consumption Demonstration Project

· Yumen Hongliuquan 800 MW Wind Power Project

· Guazhou Low-Carbon New Energy Development Co.,

156MW/1115MWh! Tianjin's First Long-Duration Energy Storage Power Station Project Launched

On February 28, 2025, the TEDA Power Smart Energy Long-Duration Energy Storage Power Station project was officially launched, marking Tianjin's first long-duration energy storage power station. The project, invested in and constructed by TEDA Power Company under TEDA Holdings, is located in the eastern area of the Tianjin Binhai New Area Economic Development Zone. With a total investment of approximately 1.6 billion yuan, the station boasts a total power capacity of 156 megawatts and an installed energy storage capacity of 1,115.562 megawatt-hours. At full power output, it can provide continuous electricity supply for about 7 hours, releasing 1.17813 million kilowatt-hours of electricity daily and supplying 388.7 million kilowatt-hours of peak-shaving power to the grid annually. Once operational, the project is expected to utilize around 500 million kilowatt-hours of renewable energy annually, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by over 200,000 tons.

Fluence Launches 7.5 MWh Modular AC-Based BESS Platform

Fluence Energy, a U.S.-based company, has introduced its latest grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) called Smartstack. This innovative platform offers 7.5 MWh of energy storage and features a modular design that sets it apart from the industry's standard 20-foot container systems.

The system incorporates 314 Ah cells and boasts a patent-pending architecture that splits the system into more easily transportable units, enhancing logistics and maintenance. With this design, Fluence addresses the challenges posed by high-capacity cells, particularly in Europe where road vehicle weight limits of 40 tons are common in many countries.

Additionally, the Smartstack platform is configurable for storage durations ranging from two to eight hours, catering to various grid-scale energy storage needs while maintaining high energy density.

Canadian Solar to Deliver 960 MWh Energy Storage System in South Australia

Canadian Solar has announced that its subsidiary, CSI Solar Co., Ltd.'s e-STORAGE division, has signed a contract with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for the delivery of a massive 240 MW/960 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Summerfield, South Australia. The agreement, facilitated through CIP's fifth fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure V, marks a significant step forward for renewable energy infrastructure in the region.

e-STORAGE, a global leader in energy storage solutions, will provide turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for the project, encompassing the supply and integration of more than 200 SolBank 3.0 battery containers. Construction of the Summerfield BESS is anticipated to commence in 2025, positioning it as one of South Australia's largest battery energy storage initiatives.

In addition to the construction services, e-STORAGE will also support the long-term performance and operational management of the project under a service agreement with CIP. Leveraging its strong and experienced project delivery team in Australia, e-STORAGE has already delivered or is in the process of constructing several BESS projects in the country.

Colin Parkin, President of e-STORAGE, added, "We are honored to be chosen by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for the Summerfield project, which underscores e-STORAGE's advanced battery technology and robust execution capabilities. This project will greatly aid South Australia in achieving its goal of 100% renewable electricity generation by 2027. With over 1.5 GWh of BESS currently under construction in Australia, e-STORAGE is solidifying its position as a premier product and service provider in the region."

Situated in Murraylands, approximately 55 kilometers east of Adelaide near Mannum, the Summerfield project aims to support the South Australian Government's target of achieving 100% net renewable energy by 2027. By storing excess wind and solar energy generated during the day and supplying renewable power during peak demand periods, the project will play a crucial role in stabilizing the grid and ensuring affordable power to households and businesses when needed most.

Jon Hammer, Partner and Head of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) Australia, commented, "This milestone marks a significant step for the Summerfield project and CIP's broader renewable energy portfolio in Australia. Australia's need for large-scale battery energy storage solutions to enhance grid stability and provide reliable power underscores the importance of this collaboration with Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE. We are proud to support the South Australian Government's ambitious renewable energy goals."