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On January 8, 2026, a 500MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System(BESS) project located at Maritsa East 3 in Bulgaria was officially commissioned. The project was the jointly developed by BYD Energy Storage and ContourGlobal under their strategic collaboration which is one of the largest standalone energy storage projects in East Europe.
Recently, Tianneng Group signed a strategic agreement with NASDAQ-listed company VCIG Group. The two parties will build a 1GWh AIDC solar energy storage power station in Malacca, Malaysia. The project aims to address the high-energy-consumption challenge of AIDC and will be developed under an “EPC+F” model.
On January 16th, Cornex New Energy signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Egypt-based partners WeaCan and Kemet.
The agreement was signed by Dai Deming, chairman of Cornex New Energy and Ahmed Salaheldin Abdelwahab Elabd, Chiarman of the Board of Kemet. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Moustafa Kamal Esmat Mahmoud, minister of Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, along with other government officials and senior executives from relevent enterprises.
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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