AI Computing Power Surge: Energy Storage Reaches for the Stars! Join Us at the 2026 China AIDC Energy Storage Conference

Hangzhou, January 20, 2026 /PR Newswire/ — According to reports from the New Energy Network, driven by the national strategy of “East Data, West Computing” and the explosive growth of AI computing power, Artificial Intelligence Data Centers (AIDC) have emerged as the core infrastructure of the digital economy. However, their high power density and the need for round-the-clock reliable operation have turned them into “energy black holes.” Data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) indicates that China’s data centers account for over 2% of the country’s total electricity consumption, a figure that continues to rise rapidly, posing unprecedented challenges to grid capacity and green energy absorption efficiency. In this context, energy storage is evolving from a supporting role to a critical factor that determines the core competitiveness of AIDCs, linking computing power demand with energy supply.

The year 2025 is expected to be a “policy breakthrough year” for the AIDC energy storage industry, with multiple policy incentives driving a shift from “optional configurations” to “mandatory requirements.” A collaborative action plan issued by MIIT and seven other departments highlights data center energy storage as a key application scenario. The plan aims to cultivate 3-5 leading ecosystem enterprises by 2027, establishing a high-end, intelligent, and green industrial system while advancing research on safety technologies throughout the energy storage lifecycle. Concurrently, six departments have jointly issued guidelines to strengthen the requirements for green data centers, mandating increased utilization of renewable energy, thereby setting clear policy boundaries for the large-scale implementation of AIDC energy storage. This dual push from policies and the market is accelerating the maturation of the industry.

Currently, the AIDC energy storage sector has officially entered a critical phase characterized by “technical breakthroughs and large-scale implementation.” The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that from 2025 to 2027, the share of electricity consumption by Chinese data centers will increase from 3% to 6%, while global AIDC energy storage capacity is expected to exceed 200 GWh by 2030. On the technology front, cutting-edge innovations such as liquid cooling energy storage, lithium-sodium collaboration, and high-voltage direct current are rapidly evolving. For instance, the “Liquid Cooling Cube” solution by Invenik has been deployed in large-scale data centers in Shanghai, achieving a 40% increase in the overall energy efficiency of the energy storage system and extending battery life by 20%, setting a new paradigm for energy savings in data centers and energy storage systems.

On the project front, industry benchmark cases are emerging: CATL’s 587Ah cell shipments have reached 2GWh, with its associated GWh-level energy storage station in Baotou, Inner Mongolia successfully connected to the grid. Yunnan has launched the country’s largest network-based lithium-sodium hybrid energy storage station, while Guangxi has established its first large-capacity sodium-ion energy storage station, with lithium-sodium collaboration becoming a new choice for AIDC scenarios. Industry giants such as CATL, Huawei, and Sungrow are all increasing their investments, with Sungrow establishing a dedicated AIDC division, and Daduo Co. achieving a 113.1% year-on-year revenue increase through its AIDC energy storage business, reflecting the industry’s growing momentum.

To unite the entire industry chain and address the core conflict between AI computing power and energy security, the China AIDC Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition has been established. This event, themed “Green Computing Power, Storage Linking the Future,” is scheduled to take place on March 17-18, 2026, at the Buckingham Hotel in Hangzhou. It aims to create a premier gathering that encompasses policy interpretation, technological innovation, project matching, and ecosystem co-construction.

The conference will bring together over 100 industry leaders, 50 authoritative keynote presentations, more than 100 premium exhibition booths, and over 600 participating organizations, establishing a communication platform for the entire industry chain. On the policy front, experts from regulatory bodies will provide in-depth interpretations of core documents such as the “Action Plan for High-Quality Development of New Energy Storage Manufacturing,” breaking down local supporting policies and market access rules. On the technology front, the focus will be on cutting-edge areas such as liquid cooling energy storage, lithium-sodium collaboration, and network-based energy storage, with companies like Invenik and CATL sharing their benchmark project experiences and discussing technological iteration paths and cost optimization opportunities. The project matching segment will link high-quality domestic and international AIDC energy storage project resources, covering scenarios such as data center energy storage retrofitting, green energy supporting storage, and cross-border energy storage cooperation, providing a precise collaboration bridge for enterprises.

Whether you are a manufacturer of energy storage equipment, a data center operator, an AI service provider, or part of the power and electrical sector, investment institutions, or research institutes, this conference will offer you an excellent opportunity to gain insights into industry trends, connect with core resources, and seize market opportunities. Currently, early bird registration is officially open, offering limited-time exclusive benefits. We warmly invite industry colleagues to join us in Hangzhou to explore new opportunities in the AIDC energy storage industry and build a green energy foundation for the era of computing power!