Today’s Industry News: The World’s First Full-Chain Energy Storage Ecological Cluster!

On April 15, the People’s Government of Dalad Banner in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia, officially signed a new energy industry cooperation agreement with Zhejiang Xingchen New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., with a total investment of 3 billion yuan. This collaboration aims to create the world’s first full-chain energy storage ecological cluster featuring “dual technology routes + intelligent mixed storage + electricity trading”. This initiative marks a significant advancement in China’s new energy system construction, transitioning to a new stage of “technological breakthroughs + model innovation” and injecting robust momentum into ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River basin.

<h2>Energy Storage Policies</h2>
On April 16, the Jiangxi Provincial Development and Reform Commission issued a notice supporting the healthy and orderly development of independent energy storage. The document proposes the establishment of a comprehensive market system for "mid- to long-term electricity + spot market + ancillary services", encouraging independent energy storage to participate in both the spot and mid- to long-term electricity markets. It also promotes signing segmented market contracts to enhance the role of energy storage in peak shaving and valley filling.

<h2>Project Developments</h2>
On April 12, the Chongqing Municipal Economic and Information Technology Commission announced plans for a trial operation of a long-cycle multi-month settlement in the power spot market from May 1 to June 30. This trial will include mid- to long-term and spot energy transactions, alongside frequency regulation ancillary service transactions, while pausing peak regulation ancillary service transactions.

In Inner Mongolia, the Ujihai City Energy Bureau recently issued a notice regarding the development plans for decentralized wind power and distributed photovoltaic projects for 2025. The notice emphasizes a "locally adapted, nearby consumption, and integrated development" approach, prioritizing applications in rural revitalization, industrial parks, and public facilities.

<h2>Corporate News</h2>
On April 16, Shandong Electric and Jihua Technology Investment Group signed a cooperation agreement for a new energy storage project, focusing on the rapid development of Shandong Electric's vanadium flow battery systems and related businesses in Jinan High-tech Zone.

Shenghong Co., Ltd. recently launched its "Energy for All" ESG initiative, aimed at making clean energy development accessible to more individuals and communities globally. The initiative focuses on key dimensions such as education, environment, development, and health.

On April 15, Bettery (835185.BJ) released its annual report, showing a net profit attributable to shareholders of <b>930 million yuan</b> and record sales of anode materials.

<h2>Technological Innovations</h2>
A new biomass battery production line was officially launched on April 15 in Chengdu, marking a significant breakthrough in battery technology. Developed by Guorui Huicun (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., this biomass battery utilizes natural byproducts like wood scraps, bamboo, and coconut shells to create nanocarbon for innovative battery production.

<h2>Project Updates</h2>
On April 17, Zhejiang Hongyuan Knitting Co., Ltd. connected its 500kW/1075kWh user-side energy storage project to the grid, employing lithium iron phosphate storage technology.

The Xukang New Energy Company recently commenced construction on a 50MW/100MWh energy storage station in Fengxian, Jiangsu, which will use lithium iron phosphate battery technology.

From April 14 to 16, during the Global Industry Investment Conference in Hainan, three projects totaling <b>1600MWh</b> in energy storage capacity were signed, including a 200MW/800MWh independent shared energy storage station project.

<h2>International News</h2>
Stryten Energy has announced plans to expand its battery production capacity across the United States to <b>24GWh</b>. This strategic move aims to enhance production capabilities in critical areas such as military and grid energy storage, involving various battery technologies including lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.