Solarplaza Battery Tour China

Huawei is a top-three global BESS integrator and BloombergNEF Tier 1 supplier.

During our visit to their Qingpu Exhibition Hall and New Energy Grid Lab in Shanghai’s Qingpu District, we'll get an inside look at the company’s role in the global energy storage and power electronics landscape. The Exhibition Hall introduces Huawei’s smart PV, energy storage, and grid-forming solutions, alongside the digital technologies connecting equipment, power plants, EVs, and electricity networks. 

At the New Energy Grid Lab, participants will gain insight into how Huawei develops and validates grid-forming technologies designed to support renewable integration, system stability, and the operation of weak or isolated grids. The visit will offer a closer look at performance testing of grid-forming energy storage systems and power grid solutions.

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We'll step inside CSI Solar’s Suzhou energy storage production base to see how Canadian Solar’s storage arm turns utility-scale BESS design into bankable, export-ready systems. The visit will spotlight battery module and pack manufacturing, system integration, automated testing, and quality control.

CSI Solar's e-STORAGE division boasts an impressive 91 GWh pipeline and a $3.2 billion contracted backlog, securing its status as an S&P Global Tier 1 Cleantech Company.

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Kiwa’s state-of-the-art Renewable Energy TIC Center in Suzhou is one of the most advanced testing, inspection, and certification facilities for renewable energy technologies in Asia-Pacific. The 10,000 m² center supports the full lifecycle testing and certification of photovoltaic and energy storage technologies, helping manufacturers meet international quality and safety standards. The facility also specializes in battery and energy storage system testing, including electrical and fire safety assessments aligned with evolving global regulations. The center provides valuable insight into how quality assurance and certification are shaping the future of the battery industry.

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NR Electric ranks as a top-four power conversion system manufacturer in China and a global leader in grid stabilization.

We'll be visiting Nanjing facilities for an inside look at the grid technologies enabling utility-scale battery storage projects. The tour will spotlight power system protection and control, digital substation automation, energy management systems, and solutions for monitoring and stabilizing increasingly renewable-based electricity networks. Participants will gain a broader understanding of how large-scale BESS assets are connected, controlled, and coordinated with the grid - extending the tour’s perspective beyond battery and PCS manufacturing to the critical infrastructure required for safe and reliable operation.

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Guodian Nanjing Automation Co (SAC) was founded in 1940 and was the first listed high-tech enterprise in China's state power system. It is a backbone enterprise specializing in power grid automation, relay protection, and smart primary equipment.

During our visit, we'll explore SAC’s campus and discover how advanced automation, protection, and energy management technologies support the integration of large-scale energy storage. The tour will spotlight substation automation, power system control, grid protection, and digital solutions used across power generation and electricity networks. Participants will also experience SAC’s integrated PV, battery storage, and EV-charging platform in operation, offering a real-world demonstration of intelligent energy management within a zero-carbon industrial environment. The campus visit will further provide insight into SAC’s collaboration with ABB in developing power-grid automation technologies.

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Gotion is a heavyweight in the battery space, holding dual Tier 1 recognition from S&P Global and ranking seventh worldwide with 53.5 GWh in global power battery installations.

In the morning, we'll be guided through Gotion High-Tech’s battery cell production base in Hefei/Tongcheng and gain a closer look at how one of China’s leading battery manufacturers is scaling advanced cell production for energy storage applications. The visit will spotlight lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing, pack-related processes, automated production, quality control, and the role of high-performance LFP and ternary cells in global battery supply chains.

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Having toured their production facility in the morning, we'll spend the afternoon at Gotion High-Tech’s headquarters in Hefei to gain specific insights into the strategy, innovation roadmap, and global ambitions behind one of China’s major battery manufacturers. Headquartered in Hefei since its founding in 2006, Gotion has grown into a listed battery player with RMB 45.1 billion in 2025 operating income, RMB 127.2 billion in total assets, placing it among the world’s top battery suppliers for EV and energy storage applications.

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Founded in 2009, Pylontech has built a vertically integrated energy storage platform spanning cell R&D, system integration and intelligent manufacturing, with products deployed across residential, C&I and grid-side applications worldwide. As a BloombergNEF Tier 1 global manufacturer with over 2 million energy storage systems delivered worldwide, they offer practical insights into building bankable storage assets across all market segments.

In the morning, we'll meet them at their offices in Hefei to learn about the company's strategy and receive a proper introduction before heading to their factory in the afternoon.

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Step inside Pylontech’s manufacturing facilities in Hefei and explore how one of China’s dedicated energy storage specialists develops and produces solutions from battery cell to complete system. The visit will spotlight cell and system manufacturing, automated production, quality control, and the integration of battery, power electronics, and digital technologies for C&I and utility-scale storage applications.

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