13 - 17 Oct 2025
Shanghai, Shenzhen
13 - 17 Oct 2025
Shanghai, Shenzhen
Monday 13 October 2025
Day 1
Please join us at the Crowne Plaza Hongqiao Hotel during this time slot. This will be the venue of our Tour kick-off and opening lunch.
We can take care of your luggage, which will be transferred over to the bus that will take us to the later visits and, ultimately, the hotel where we will have the business exchange, dinner, and our first accommodations (the Suzhou Shihu Lake Jinling Garden Hotel).
Day 1
Please meet your fellow travelers and get prepared for the week. We will share practical details for what's ahead and tips & tricks for a successful week of business meetings in China.
Join Anqi Shi, S&P Global analyst, for an exclusive briefing on the current state of the ESS market. The battery energy storage supply chain is evolving fast in response to the shifting demand outlooks across the global markets. This session will provide forecasts on global energy storage installations, along with insights into trends in Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) products and pricing dynamics, equipping you with essential intelligence for effective benchmarking on-site. Their insights into China’s energy storage supply landscape will shed light on how established leaders and emerging participants navigate the latest market developments. Additionally, you will be introduced to the inaugural S&P Global Commodity Insights Tier 1 BESS supplier list and its criteria, offering valuable context and clarity for all participants.
Anqi Shi
S&P Global Commodity Insights
Before diving into site visits and meetings, this practical session is designed to prepare you for the week ahead. Johnny Browaeys of Moonick Asia will provide key insights into meeting and engaging with Chinese companies, highlighting cultural and business nuances that can shape your interactions. Learn what to expect from site visits, networking opportunities, and supplier meetings, while also gaining a high-level overview of typical procurement processes in China. These insights will help you enter the tour with confidence, cultural awareness, and actionable tips to get the most out of your experience.
Johnny Browaeys
Moonick Asia
Arrival lunch
Let's make the most of our travel time by turning the bus into a stage for knowledge sharing. With our mobile mic in hand, attendees will take turns to briefly share insights from their home markets or expertise in specific energy storage subtopics, whether trading, supply chain, technology, or policy, etc. This rolling exchange is a unique chance to hear diverse perspectives, spark new ideas, and connect more deeply with fellow participants, all while we move from site to site.
The Suzhou Urban Planning Exhibition Hall showcases the past, present, and future of the Suzhou Wuzhong district. It features a large city model, 3D projections, interactive displays, and conference and exhibition areas. The hall serves as a cultural landmark and a way for the public to learn about the city's development through a variety of modern and engaging exhibits. We'll have some time to explore the hall for a quick impression, before we hop on the bus for our visit to Pencheng Infinite.
The Suzhou District Planning Exhibition Hall is an exhibition facility within the Suzhou Science and Technology Smart City.
Day 1
Pengcheng Infinite was founded with investment from the founder of leading storage manufacturer CATL. They are the first company in China to receive CATL’s technology license and after-sales service agreement, and are one of the rising stars of the Chinese battery industry.
About Pencheng Infinite: Suzhou Pengcheng Infinite New Energy Co., Ltd. was established in 2024. The company is primarily engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of passenger vehicles and energy storage products. It is currently one of the few domestic battery manufacturers and distributors authorized by CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited) for both technology and after-sales services. Suzhou Pengcheng is a wholly owned subsidiary of Shenzhen Pengcheng Infinite New Energy Co., Ltd. (“Pengcheng Infinite”).
As Pengcheng Infinite’s flagship intelligent manufacturing base, Suzhou Pengcheng represents a major investment of over RMB 100 million. The facility covers a planned construction area of more than 40,000 square meters and includes multiple functional areas such as an R&D center, raw material warehouse, production workshops, and finished goods storage. The site is equipped with two production lines for passenger vehicle battery packs (supporting both cylindrical and prismatic cell processes) and two production lines for energy storage cabinets (long and short box formats). The total planned production capacity reaches 13 GWh, with the launch of eight major product projects scheduled for 2025.
The company has already achieved production capabilities for energy storage boxes, cabinets, and battery containers, and has introduced a diversified range of products to meet market demand. Focusing on the new energy industry, Pengcheng Infinite provides customers with customized, full-lifecycle green service solutions — offering one-stop services covering demand analysis, solution design, installation and commissioning, and ongoing after-sales support.
After each site visit, Sinovoltaics expert Arthur will highlight key findings and points of attention, and answer questions from the group about the visit.
Arthur Claire
Sinovoltaics Group
Day 1
Arriving at the Jingling Shihu Garden Hotel Suzhou (Jiangsu), we will head to the venue's meeting area. There, we'll have an extensive session to meet and connect with market players located in the Yangtze River Delta region, where you exchange your first business cards, and get ready for the adventure ahead. The session will feature short presentation from several of the companies involved and has been graciously co-organized with a partnership of the European Association of Energy Strorage Traders (EAEST) and the Wuzhong Government.
Day 1
Networking gala dinner (offered by EAEST)
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Meet and connect with market players located in the Yangtze River Delta region, exchange your first business cards, and get ready for the adventure ahead.
We will end the day in stlye with a group photo of our Tour delegates and business connections present.
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Day 2
At the Zhangjiagang factory, the delegates will get a closer look at how PotisEdge integrates commercial and industrial (C&I) BESS and containerized BESS. This includes observing the integration processes, static and dynamic testing facilities, the use of AI-enabled glass during testing, and a visit to the finished products area.
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About PotisEdge: Founded in 2015, PotisEdge is dedicated to creating a one-stop smart energy storage solution with a vision rooted in full-stack, self-developed core technology. Their independent R&D team excels in developing our own software, algorithms, system architecture, and hardware, forming the robust foundation of the company. Self-developed 4-level BMS, patented Intelligent Cell Contact System (iCCS) and highly automated production lines allow PotisEdge to deliver BESS solutions efficiently, compromising high quality with cost effectiveness.
After each site visit, Sinovoltaics expert Arthur will highlight key findings and points of attention, and answer questions from the group about the visit.
Arthur Claire
Sinovoltaics Group
At the headquarters, the delegates will see how PotisEdge enables cell-to-pack technology, assembling a 104.5 kWh liquid-cooled pack starting directly from cells. The entire process, including laser welding, module assembly, liquid cooling plate installation, and testing is fully automated.
About PotisEdge: Founded in 2015, PotisEdge is dedicated to creating a one-stop smart energy storage solution with a vision rooted in full-stack, self-developed core technology. Their independent R&D team excels in developing our own software, algorithms, system architecture, and hardware, forming the robust foundation of the company. Self-developed 4-level BMS, patented Intelligent Cell Contact System (iCCS) and highly automated production lines allow PotisEdge to deliver BESS solutions efficiently, compromising high quality with cost effectiveness.
Networking lunch (offered by PotisEdge)
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Swap insights and ideas in a relaxed setting, surrounded by peers also keen to understand what drives success in scalable battery manufacturing.
Day 2
Take a deep dive into Sineng Electric’s operations—China’s third-largest PCS provider. This visit offers a chance to see complex systems in action and learn how they deliver both string and central PCS for utility-scale energy storage. Connect with senior leadership to hear how the company navigates growth, innovation, and system safety.
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About Sineng Electric: Sineng offers comprehensive utility-scale energy storage system solutions, including both string and central PCS. With exceptional performance, elevated efficiency, and utmost safety, these solutions play a crucial role in ensuring grid stability, enhancing grid resilience, and facilitating peak shaving to meet the diverse needs of customers.
After each site visit, Sinovoltaics expert Arthur will highlight key findings and points of attention, and answer questions from the group about the visit.
Arthur Claire
Sinovoltaics Group
Day 2
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Breakfast
Day 3
Witness giga-scale manufacturing inside EVE’s Energy Storage Facilities —fully automated, 80+ advanced technologies, and an average output of 1.5 cells/second. Learn how this translates into ~40×5 MWh containers/day and how EVE is targeting ~220 GWh cumulative capacity by 2025. Ideal for teams benchmarking throughput, yield, and delivery timelines. The factory we'll be visiting is EVE's 31th factory, specialized in manufacturing prismatic ternary lithium batteries.
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About EVE Energy: EVE Energy is a global leader in lithium battery technology, specializing in energy storage solutions for utility-scale applications. Demonstrating a robust commitment to meeting global energy demands, EVE Energy inaugurated the first phase of its 60 GWh Super Energy Storage Factory in December 2024. This facility, recognized as the world's largest dedicated to energy storage manufacturing, is equipped with over 80 advanced technologies, enabling fully automated and highly efficient production. The factory's production line achieves an average output of 1.5 battery cells per second, translating to over 40 containers of 5 MWh daily and the capability to deliver 1 GWh of output in just five days. EVE Energy's excellence in the energy storage sector has been acknowledged through its ranking among the top three global energy storage technology suppliers in 2023. The company's strategic expansion plans aim for a cumulative production capacity of 220 GWh by 2025, with energy storage solutions projected to constitute over half of the 101 GWh shipment target for that year.
After each site visit, Sinovoltaics expert Arthur will highlight key findings and points of attention, and answer questions from the group about the visit.
Arthur Claire
Sinovoltaics Group
EVE Energy inaugurated its headquarters R&D center in Huizhou in 2022, which includes a facility for showcasing battery technologies and products. A dedicated "Lithium Battery World" exhibition hall is located at EVE's factory site, providing visitors with deep insights into their manufacturing capabilities and product lines.
About EVE Energy: EVE Energy is a global leader in lithium battery technology, specializing in energy storage solutions for utility-scale applications. Demonstrating a robust commitment to meeting global energy demands, EVE Energy inaugurated the first phase of its 60 GWh Super Energy Storage Factory in December 2024. This facility, recognized as the world's largest dedicated to energy storage manufacturing, is equipped with over 80 advanced technologies, enabling fully automated and highly efficient production. The factory's production line achieves an average output of 1.5 battery cells per second, translating to over 40 containers of 5 MWh daily and the capability to deliver 1 GWh of output in just five days. EVE Energy's excellence in the energy storage sector has been acknowledged through its ranking among the top three global energy storage technology suppliers in 2023. The company's strategic expansion plans aim for a cumulative production capacity of 220 GWh by 2025, with energy storage solutions projected to constitute over half of the 101 GWh shipment target for that year.
Networking lunch (offered by EVE)
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Day 3
Go end-to-end: from cells and BMS to system integration at utility scale. With 216 GWh of capacity across 14 production bases and >16 GWh installed globally—and Tier-1 recognition by BNEF—this stop is all about scaling reliably while keeping safety and performance tight.
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About Sunwoda: Sunwoda Energy Technology is a prominent global provider of energy storage solutions. The company specializes in manufacturing advanced lithium-ion battery systems tailored for various applications, with a strong emphasis on utility-scale energy storage systems (ESS). With a comprehensive approach encompassing the entire supply chain—from battery cells and management systems to full system integration—Sunwoda stands as a leader in delivering high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions for utility-scale applications.
As of August 2024, the company achieved an accumulated ESS installed capacity exceeding 16 GWh, serving clients in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. The company's manufacturing capabilities are robust, with a total production capacity of 216 GWh across 14 production bases, encompassing a combined area of 7.02 million square meters. This extensive infrastructure enables Sunwoda to meet the growing global demand for energy storage solutions effectively. Sunwoda's excellence has been recognized industry-wide; notably, the company secured a position on Bloomberg New Energy Finance's Energy Storage Tier 1 List for Q4 2024, underscoring its reliability and strong market presence.
After each site visit, Sinovoltaics expert Arthur will highlight key findings and points of attention, and answer questions from the group about the visit.
Arthur Claire
Sinovoltaics Group
Day 3
Cultural night: Hakka dinner & ancient city night tour (offered by Huawei)
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On Wednesday evening, we’ll enjoy an authentic Hakka dinner—the Hakka are a Han Chinese subgroup known for their migratory history and rich culinary traditions. Afterward, we’ll embark on a night tour through Gankeng Ancient City, where lantern-lit streets reveal unique Hakka-style architecture and cultural treasures.
The evening will include a visit to the Academy of 24 Histories, offering a rare glimpse into China’s scholarly heritage, all while experiencing the magical atmosphere of the village at night.
Thursday 16 October 2025
Day 4
Here, we'll split our time between R&D and a live project in operation. With 50+ GWh shipped and a top-five global share, Hithium will dive into long-duration LFP design—including its ultra-large-capacity battery built for 4–8-hour applications that boosts integration efficiency by ~35% and lowers DC-side system costs by ~25%. Then, see day-to-day realities from developer, operator, and owner perspectives.
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About Hithium: Hithium Energy Storage Technology, established in 2019, is a leading global provider of stationary energy storage solutions, focusing on utility-scale, commercial, and industrial applications. Demonstrating a strong global presence, Hithium has shipped over 50 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) products to date, ranking among the top five in global market share. The company's product portfolio includes advanced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery systems designed for long-duration energy storage, enhancing power supply stability and safety. Notably, Hithium has developed an ultra-large capacity battery specifically engineered for 4 to 8-hour applications. This innovation increases energy storage system integration efficiency by 35% and reduces overall DC-side system costs by 25%.
After each site visit, Sinovoltaics expert Arthur will highlight key findings and points of attention, and answer questions from the group about the visit.
Arthur Claire
Sinovoltaics Group
Networking lunch
Day 4
Step inside TÜV SÜD’s Guangzhou laboratory for a behind-the-scenes look at how energy storage systems are tested, certified, and benchmarked. Learn how safety, performance, and reliability standards are enforced, and gain valuable insights into how major market players stack up in terms of quality ratings. This visit provides participants with a rare perspective on the processes that underpin bankability, compliance, and trust in global storage solutions.
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About TÜV SÜD: Headquartered in Munich, Germany, TÜV SÜD provides comprehensive suite of end-to-end services powered by 150+ years of experience with the concept “Add value, Inspire trust”. TÜV SÜD helps customers to enhance their competitiveness with a dedicated team of experts and rich experience, acts as not only a testing and inspection technical solutions provider, but also a process partner. TÜV SÜD has been a world-leading provider of premium quality, safety and sustainability solutions since 1866.
After each site visit, Sinovoltaics expert Arthur will highlight key findings and points of attention, and answer questions from the group about the visit.
Arthur Claire
Sinovoltaics Group
Day 4
This visit to Midea HQ presents a standout opportunity for participants to observe how a globally recognized Fortune 500 B2B/B2C leader is actively expanding into the energy storage sector through its strategic stake in CLOU Electronics—one of China’s first movers in battery energy storage since 2009. In 2022–23, Midea acquired a substantial ~23% equity stake in CLOU, becoming its controlling shareholder, thereby integrating CLOU’s strong technical portfolio (PCS, BMS, EMS, modular BESS) with Midea’s global brand, after-sales infrastructure, and service ecosystem. You will gain insight into how Chinese conglomerates rapidly erect new verticals by leveraging both financial and operational strengths—a practical lesson for European firms navigating where to position themselves in the evolving BESS value chain.
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About CLOU Midea: As a globally recognized brand, CLOU Midea brings the added advantage of strong presence in Europe, with local offices and service teams already operating in Italy and other regions — something most Chinese players lack. Beyond their solid technical capabilities as a full-system integrator, Midea’s factory and innovation center offer an impressive visitor experience, combining advanced production displays, system monitoring platforms, and even a museum that reflects their business vision. The group’s procurement strength and group synergies also give them a strategic position in the battery supply chain, which is valuable for both commercial and utility-scale storage projects.
Day 4
Networking dinner (offered by Midea / Clou Electronics)
Meet and connect with market players located in the Pearl River Delta region, and exchange business cards during speed dates with suppliers and service providers.
Friday 17 October 2025
Day 5
Meet a veteran manufacturer (est. 2001, listed 2015) spanning the full ESS stack—cells, modules, racks, cabinets, and containerized systems. As a 2024 BNEF Tier-1 Energy-Storage Manufacturer, Great Power blends long-cycle-life chemistry with safety-first system design. This visit emphasizes end-to-end manufacturing discipline and modular C&I and utility solutions. Note: facility located in Zhuhai, with convenient post-visit transfers.
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About Great Power: Great Power, established in 2001 and publicly listed in 2015, is a world-class lithium‑ion battery manufacturer with over 20 years of R&D and production expertise. The company has pioneered across the full ESS value chain, developing and manufacturing cells, modules, packs, racks, cabinets, and containerized systems. Great Power is recognized worldwide for delivering safe, high‑efficiency, long‑cycle‑life battery solutions, with installations across more than 50 countries. As a 2024 Tier‑1 Energy‑Storage Manufacturer (BloombergNEF) Great Power reflects the cutting‑edge in ESS innovation. Visiting their Zhuhai factory offers a rare opportunity to witness end-to-end manufacturing excellence, innovation in thermal and safety design, and modular C&I ESS capabilities firsthand. The tour promises invaluable insights into a leading Chinese ESS player that embodies global expansion, product breadth, and quality assurance.
After each site visit, Sinovoltaics expert Arthur will highlight key findings and points of attention, and answer questions from the group about the visit.
Arthur Claire
Sinovoltaics Group
Day 5
Closing lunch
Wrapping up the tour with a closing lunch, during which we'll reflect on the findings and insights of the week.
The Great Power facilities we'll be visiting are located in Zhuhai. If you're departing immediately after our visit (or the ensuing lunch), you've got two options for departure:
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