Zhongbei Communication and Jinkai New Energy Pursue 2 Billion Yuan Investment in Commercial Energy Storage Project

Commercial Energy Storage Project Launched! Zhongbei Communications and Jinkai New Energy Reach a 2 Billion Yuan Investment Agreement

On April 13, news emerged that Li Liubing, Chairman of Zhongbei Communication Group, visited the headquarters of Jinkai New Energy Co., Ltd. Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions regarding the progress of the intelligent computing center project in Yiw County, Hami, Xinjiang, as well as future strategic cooperation. A strategic cooperation investment framework agreement was signed, with a total scale of 2 billion yuan. According to the agreement, both parties expect to collaborate on a total of 1 billion yuan annually over the next two years. Jinkai New Energy will leverage its strong capital advantages, while Zhongbei Communications will utilize its resources in intelligent computing and professional computing services to jointly implement the intelligent computing center and commercial energy storage projects.

Leading New Paradigms in Energy Storage Management: CATL Releases the Tianheng Smart Storage Platform

On April 10, CATL launched its smart energy storage management platform, Tianheng·Smart Storage, which offers intelligent operation and maintenance solutions for energy storage stations throughout their entire lifecycle. This platform ensures safety, efficiency, and maximizes the value of energy storage assets. Supported by IoT and blockchain technologies, the Tianheng·Smart Storage platform utilizes advanced AI and integrated algorithms to provide fault warnings seven days in advance, with an accuracy rate of over 99.99%. Through its virtual battery CT product, it assists operation personnel in analyzing and locating faults within five minutes. With 24/7 AI assistant support and CATL’s global operation personnel, it can reduce unexpected downtime losses by 75%.

Shangneng Electric Officially Launches 430kW Liquid-Cooled String PCS! On April 10, Shangneng Electric held a grand launch event for its new energy storage products in Beijing. The launch featured the 430kW liquid-cooled string PCS, designed for large 600+Ah battery cells. This product focuses on enhancing the industry by breaking through technical challenges with low-power liquid cooling technology and optimized power drive control algorithms, improving the economic viability and flexibility of energy storage systems while enhancing cycle efficiency, lifespan, energy density, and grid adaptability.

Colin Electric Unveils New Energy Storage Product! On April 10, Colin Electric showcased its GRID-FORMING 135kW/261kWh liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet under the theme “Wisdom for the Future, Reconstructing the Network.” The product was presented with four core technologies that redefine industry standards. It attracted significant interest from industry clients due to its efficiency, flexibility, and safety features, with the cabinet priced as low as 0.568 yuan per Wh, generating enthusiastic responses at the event.

Guorun Energy Signs Agreement with China General Nuclear Power Group for In-Depth Cooperation On April 12, Shanxi Guorun Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China General Nuclear Power (Hubei) New Energy Investment Co., Ltd. and China General Nuclear Power (Shanxi) New Energy Investment Co., Ltd. This collaboration marks a deep partnership in the field of new energy storage, aimed at contributing robustly to China’s energy transition and dual carbon goals. The three parties will focus on the development of wind, solar, and new energy storage projects.

Flow Energy Technology Partners with Hanxiang Energy for Integrated Source-Grid-Load-Storage Cooperation On April 10, Flow Energy Technology Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Hanxiang Environmental Energy (Shenzhen) Holdings Co., Ltd. The collaboration will target the Greater China new energy market, enhancing cooperation in energy storage stations, charging and swapping facilities, and environmental protection sectors, exploring an integrated development model.

Ant Group, Hello, and CATL Form Strategic Partnership! On April 10, Ant Group, Hello, and CATL officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The three parties will leverage their core strengths in digital technology, new energy, and shared mobility to collaborate on green intelligent mobility, digital technology, green operations, and investment, driving the intelligent upgrade of the new energy industry and ecosystem development. A key focus of this partnership includes deep collaboration in the field of green intelligent mobility, covering areas such as smart driving, new energy mobility service platforms, and post-market service systems for new energy batteries.

Technological Innovations: Shaanxi Blower Obtains Patent for Coupled Compressed Air Energy Storage and Cryogenic Air Separation System

On April 9, the National Intellectual Property Office reported that Shaanxi Blower (Group) Co., Ltd. was granted a patent for a “Compressed Air Energy Storage and Cryogenic Air Separation Heat Coupling System,” with the application date of March 2024. The system overcomes current technological defects related to energy consumption in purification systems and inefficiencies in energy conversion during the compressed air storage phase.

State Grid Hunan Comprehensive Energy Applies for User-Side Cloud Storage Charging Optimization Patent On April 10, the National Intellectual Property Office announced that State Grid Hunan Comprehensive Energy Service Co., Ltd. applied for a patent titled “User-Side Cloud Energy Storage Charging and Discharging Optimization Method, Device, and Medium,” with the application date of March 2025. This method aims to improve the efficiency of energy storage systems and balance grid loads.

Project Updates: Investment of 100 Million Yuan! Production of 20 Million High-Performance Lithium Batteries in Guangxi

On April 7, a signing ceremony took place between the Chongzuo High-tech Zone in Guangxi and Guangxi Huazheng New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. for a project involving the technological transformation and expansion of a facility to produce 20 million high-performance lithium-ion batteries. The project will invest 100 million yuan and is expected to commence construction in May 2025, with production starting in the first quarter of 2026, generating an expected annual output value of 400 million yuan.

Chanzhi Anqi Lithium Battery Recycling Project Begins Construction in Chongqing On April 7, the construction ceremony for the Chanzhi Anqi (Chongqing) Recycling Technology Co., Ltd. capacity construction project (Phase I) was held in the Chongqing Tongnan High-tech Zone. The project will handle battery crushing and wet regeneration, with a processing capacity of 2.1 GWh for battery reuse, expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

125kW/500kWh! Zhongna Storage All-Vanadium Flow Battery Energy Storage System “Light-Storage-Charge” Smart Charging Station Begins Trial Operation Recently, the “Light-Storage-Charge” project by Xi’an City Investment Group has entered the integrated trial operation phase. This smart charging station integrates multiple functionalities including photovoltaic energy generation, energy storage, and charging.

Overseas News: Zhongteng Microgrid to Deploy New Energy Microgrid Systems and EMS in Maldives

On April 7, Zhongteng Microgrid (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. signed a project agreement with the Maldives Ministry of Tourism and Environment to implement portions of the “ASSURE Renewable Energy Acceleration Program.” This project will deploy new energy microgrid systems and energy management systems across 18 residential islands in the Maldives, supporting the country’s renewable energy supply goals.

Poland Launches 4 Billion Zloty Energy Storage Facility Subsidy Program On April 4, the Polish government officially initiated a subsidy program with a total budget of 4.15 billion zloty (approximately 1 billion USD) aimed at promoting large-scale energy storage project construction and enhancing the stability of the national power grid (NPS).