Solarplaza Battery Tour China

Monday 19 May 2025


Day 1

Arrivals

09:00

Arrival at the hotel

240 min.


13:00

Arrival Lunch

- Introduction of your fellow travelers
- Practical details for what's ahead
- Tips & Tricks for a successful week of business meetings in China 

Day 1

Meeting at S&P Global

14:30

Travel to S&P Global, Shanghai Office

60 min.


15:30

Presentations at S&P Global

90 min.

  • Battery and ESS supplier market overview
  • Price developments
  • Future outlook and trends

 

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Day 1

Networking Reception

17:00

Networking Reception

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.

20:00

Return to hotel

60 min.


Tuesday 20 May 2025


Day 2

Factory Visit: PotisEdge

10:00

Factory Visit: PotisEdge

site visit

120 min.

  • Exclusive insights into PotisEdge's manufacturing process. Being a vertically-integrated company, they produce most components in-house, including PCS AC side systems, EMS and BESS assembly itself. 
  • Meet and connect with C-level executives sharing their company's strategy regarding the build-out and upscaling of their production capacities, new product releases, and their overall value proposition
  • Learn about technical specifications and how innovation/R&D and quality and safety are guaranteed/safeguarded 

 

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12:00

Networking lunch

Day 2

Factory Visit: Sineng Electric

14:00

Factory Visit: Sineng Electric

site visit

120 min.

  • Exclusive insights into the company's manufacturing process of Sineng Electric, the third-biggest supplier of PCS (power conversion systems - a critical component of energy storage systems) products
  • Meet and connect with C-level executives sharing their company's strategy regarding the build-out and upscaling of their production capacities, new product releases, and their overall value proposition
  • Learn about technical specifications and how innovation/R&D and quality and safety are guaranteed/safeguarded 

 

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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.

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Day 2

Travel to Shenzhen

19:00

Travel to Shenzhen

180 min.


Wednesday 21 May 2025


Day 3

Factory Visit: BYD

10:00

Factory Visit: BYD

site visit

120 min.

  • Exclusive insights into BYD's manufacturing process of either cell production and/or battery energy storage systems
  • Meet and connect with C-level executives sharing their company's strategy regarding the build-out and upscaling of their production capacities, new product releases, and their overall value proposition
  • Learn about technical specifications and how innovation/R&D and quality and safety are guaranteed/safeguarded 

 

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BYD Energy Storage, established in 2008, is a global leader in battery energy storage systems (BESS), specializing in research and development to deliver safe and reliable solutions across utility-scale, commercial, industrial, and residential projects worldwide. In the utility-scale sector, BYD offers advanced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery systems designed for long-duration energy storage, enhancing power supply stability and safety. BYD's manufacturing capabilities are extensive, with 30 production sites worldwide and over 24 years of battery manufacturing experience. The company operates the world's largest iron-phosphate battery factory, underscoring its significant production capacity.

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12:00

Networking Lunch

Day 3

R&D Center & BESS Project Visit: Hithium

14:00

R&D Center & BESS Project Visit: Hithium

120 min.

  • Exclusive insights into Hythium's manufacturing process of either cell production and/or battery energy storage systems
  • Meet and connect with C-level executives sharing their company's strategy regarding the build-out and upscaling of their production capacities, new product releases, and their overall value proposition
  • Learn about technical specifications and how innovation/R&D and quality and safety are guaranteed/safeguarded 
  • Explore an energy storage project in operation
  • Insights into the day-to-day issues and operations from the perspectives of the developer, operator, and owner

 

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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%.

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Day 3

Networking Dinner

19:00

Networking Dinner

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.

Thursday 22 May 2025


Day 4

Factory Visit: EVE

10:00

Factory Visit: EVE

site visit

120 min.

  • Exclusive insights into the EVE's manufacturing process of either cell production and/or battery energy storage systems
  • Meet and connect with C-level executives sharing their company's strategy regarding the build-out and upscaling of their production capacities, new product releases ,and their overall value proposition
  • Learn about technical specifications and how innovation/R&D and quality and safety are guaranteed/safeguarded 

 

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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.

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Day 4

Factory Visit: Sunwoda

14:00

Factory Visit: Sunwoda

site visit

120 min.

  • Exclusive insights into Sunwodas's manufacturing process of either cell production and/or battery energy storage systems
  • Meet and connect with C-level executives sharing their company's strategy regarding the build-out and upscaling of their production capacities, new product releases, and their overall value proposition
  • Learn about technical specifications and how innovation/R&D and quality and safety are guaranteed/safeguarded

 

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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.

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Day 4

Cultural Night

19:00

Cultural Night: Dinner

- A leisurely night out in Shenzhen

Friday 23 May 2025


Day 5

Testing Lab Visit: TÜV SÜD

10:00

Testing Lab Visit: TUV SUD

site visit

180 min.

  • A visit to the TÜV SÜD lab in Guangzhou, providing an exclusive look into their testing and certification processes for energy storage systems
  • Exclusive insights into main market players and their quality ratings

 

This visit is hosted by

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. 

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Day 5

Closing Lunch & Departures

13:00

Closing Lunch

Wrapping up the tour with a closing lunch, during which we'll reflect on the findings and insights of the week.

14:00

Departures

120 min.


Need any help?

Send us an email; we’d be more than happy to help.

Frannie Flinterman
Flagship & Event Quality Lead

For practical questions regarding our activities:

frannie@solarplaza.com

Ward Schuuring
Business Developer Team Lead

For practical questions regarding our activities:

ward@solarplaza.com

Sabine Dhevaraj
Event Procurement & Support Team Lead

For practical questions regarding our activities:

sabine@solarplaza.com