Buying BESS from China: How to control cost, quality and compliance

China offers international BESS buyers access to a highly competitive manufacturing ecosystem. However, differences in supplier capabilities, product quality, commercial practices, and business culture can make it difficult to identify the right partner and assess the true risks behind an attractive quotation. Additionally, increasingly complex technical and regulatory requirements make procurement a challenging task.

This webinar will guide project developers, EPCs, IPPs and procurement professionals through the key decisions involved in sourcing BESS products from China. Experienced sourcing specialists will discuss supplier selection, technical and commercial pitfalls, negotiation practices and how to establish effective relationships with Chinese manufacturers.

Experts from Kiwa will explain how quality can be safeguarded through supplier qualification, factory audits, testing and inspection. The webinar will also explore how European sustainability, traceability and Battery Passport requirements should be incorporated into sourcing strategies from the outset.

Agenda

• Building a Resilient Sourcing Strategy
  Go beyond the lowest price quote to identify the right Chinese manufacturing partner and BESS technology tailored to your specific project needs
• Navigating Cultural & Commercial Negotiations
  Learn practical strategies for establishing strong, reliable supplier relationships and improving negotiation outcomes with Chinese manufacturers.
• Safeguarding BESS Quality & Ensuring EU Compliance
  Discover how to verify that delivered systems strictly match your design and quality specifications, while seamlessly integrating European sustainability, traceability, and Battery Passport requirements into your early procurement strategy.