# Energy Storage
Latest news and articles about Energy Storage
Total: 12 articles found
Chasing the Sun: Longi Green Energy Battles a Bitter Solar Winter
Longi Green Energy, a global solar leader, is navigating significant financial losses caused by severe industry overcapacity and falling global prices. The company is attempting a strategic turnaround by prioritizing its proprietary Back Contact (BC) technology and expanding into the energy storage and integrated solutions market.
The Hybrid Hegemony: CATL’s 600km Battery Signals a Paradigm Shift in China’s EV Strategy
CATL has launched its second-generation Freevoy super hybrid battery, offering a 600km pure electric range and ultra-fast charging. The move redefines the hybrid segment, positioning EREVs as primary electric vehicles and setting a high new standard for the industry.
CATL’s $32 Million Daily Profit Underscores China’s Unshakable Grip on the Global Battery Chain
CATL reported a nearly 50% jump in Q1 2026 profits, surpassing market expectations and generating roughly $32 million in daily earnings. The company is now pivoting toward a vertically integrated mining strategy, enlisting veteran mining expertise to secure its supply chain amid a booming energy storage market.
Industrial Strength and Trade Storms: China’s Delicate Economic Balancing Act
China’s Q1 2026 data shows steady monetary growth and an industrial boom driven by global AI demand, even as renewed US tariff threats and Middle East tensions cloud the export outlook. Beijing is simultaneously pushing domestic reforms to improve market efficiency and reduce state-linked commercial interference.
China’s Tech-Heavy ChiNext Hits Multi-Year Peak as CATL Crosses 2 Trillion RMB Threshold
China's ChiNext index reached a four-year high on April 13, 2026, driven by a historic market cap milestone for battery giant CATL and a surge in AI-related hardware stocks. The rally highlights a strategic investor shift toward green energy and AI infrastructure, bolstered by recent regulatory reforms on the tech-heavy board.
Powering the AI Surge: CATL’s Strategic Gambit into Data Center Infrastructure
CATL has invested 4.1 billion RMB in Zhongheng Electric's parent company at a 45% premium to dominate the emerging AI data center energy market. The move integrates CATL's battery technology with specialized power conversion systems to address the surging electricity demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The Power Behind the Prompt: China’s Battery Giants Pivot to AI Data Centers
The 14th Energy Storage International Summit highlighted the shift of energy storage from a backup utility to a core component of AI infrastructure. Major Chinese firms are launching high-performance AIDC solutions to manage the extreme power volatility of AI clusters, setting the stage for a 2026 market breakout.
Cooling the Sodium Gold Rush: China Unveils 'Smart Firewall' to End Battery Thermal Runaway
Chinese researchers have developed a self-protecting electrolyte that solidifies at high temperatures to prevent fires in sodium-ion batteries. This breakthrough, published in Nature Energy, represents a major leap in making sodium-ion technology a safe and viable alternative to lithium-ion for the global energy market.
Scaling Up, Staying Safe: The High-Stakes Evolution of China’s Energy Storage Industry
As China's energy storage capacity surges 45-fold, the industry is shifting focus from rapid scale to rigorous safety as battery cells exceed the 1,000Ah threshold. New mandatory standards and extreme fire testing are now the benchmarks for survival in an increasingly regulated and competitive global market.
The Salt Solution: China’s Sodium-Ion Ambitions Move Closer to Price Parity
China's HiNa Battery projects that sodium-ion batteries will achieve price parity with lithium-ion cells by 2025, with overlapping costs expected by 2026. This transition marks a critical step in diversifying battery chemistries for mass-market EVs and energy storage.
The Brain in the Battery: China Deploys AI to Bridge its Green Energy Gap
China has launched its first AI-driven data platform for energy storage, resulting in a 30% boost in renewable energy utilization. By optimizing battery station performance through predictive analytics, the system addresses the critical issue of energy curtailment and strengthens China's smart grid infrastructure.
Tesla’s Turning Point: Profit Plunge and a $20bn Bet on AI as Energy Storage Emerges as the Unexpected Lifeline
Tesla’s 2025 results show a sharp slump in profits and the first annual revenue decline in the company’s history, driven by weaker automotive sales, aggressive price cuts and intensifying competition. Energy storage and services are growing rapidly and provide cash flow, while a $2 billion investment in xAI and continued bets on robotaxis and humanoid robots underpin a high‑risk, high‑reward strategic pivot.