On January 16th, a 107.12MW/428.48MWh green hydropower-based aluminium user-side energy storage project jointly developed by Great Power and Henan Zhongfu Industry was officially commissioned in Guangyuan, Sichuan Province.
Designed and delivered under an EPC contract by Sichuan Zefeng Electric Power Design, the project achieved full-capacity grid connection by the end of 2025 after just five months of construction. It stands as a landmark project for green energy transformation in northern Sichuan and a benchmark case for energy-extensive industry implementing “source-grid-load-storage” integration.
Electricity stored at the facility is directly supplied to the electrolytic aluminium production system, primarily leveraging peak-valley electricity price arbitrage to reduce operating cost. According to estimates, the project is expected to lower electricity costs for electrolytic aluminum by approximately RMB 140 per tonne, delivering annual power cost savings of over RMB 60 million. Meanwhile, it will cut 52,000 tons carbon commission per year, providing a commercially viable solution to address high electricity costs and decarbonization pressures faced by energy-extensive industries.
Building on this project, the two partners will be committed to advance the development of a “zero-carbon aluminum industrial park” in Guangyuan. It plans to introduce advanced intelligent technology to build a virtual power plant (VPP) capable of engaging in power trading and grid dispatch. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the project developers will further expand the deployment of solar PV, wind power, green power direct supply and intelligent microgrids, ultimately establishing a safe and controllable regional intelligent micro-grid dominated by new energy, providing a practical model for developing a national new-type power system.
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The Great Power has confirmed its participation in the 14th Energy Storage International Conference and Expo, register now to attend Asia’s Largest Energy Storage Trade Show for free:
What: The 14th Energy Storage International Conference & Expo
When: Conferences: March 31 - April 2, 2026
Exhibitions: April 1-3, 2026
Where: CIECC Beijing, China
Address: No. 55 Yudong road, Shunyi District, Beijing China
