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.
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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.
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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.
