Sunrise Awarded 0.59 Million National Science and Technology Development Fund Grant for Advanced Graphite and Carbon Materials Innovation

Core Insights - Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd. has been awarded a grant of approximately RMB 4.3 million (USD 0.59 million) under the National Science and Technology Development Fund, aimed at enhancing the development of battery anode materials [1][2]. Company Overview - Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Zibo, Shandong Province, China, and specializes in the manufacturing and sale of graphite anode material for lithium-ion batteries [3]. - The company operates a joint venture that has established a manufacturing facility in Guizhou Province with a production capacity of 50,000 tons, utilizing inexpensive electricity from renewable sources, positioning itself as a low-cost and environmentally friendly producer [3]. - The founder and CEO, Mr. Haiping Hu, has been a pioneer in the graphite anode industry in China since 1999, supported by a management team with extensive experience and a strong track record in the sector [3]. Project Objectives - The project funded by the grant aims to accelerate industrial upgrading in Qianxinan prefecture by promoting advancements in the design, precision control, and large-scale preparation of battery anode materials from various carbon sources [2]. - Sunrise plans to create a comprehensive platform that integrates R&D, technology transfer, incubation, services, industry, and capital to foster innovation in graphite anode technologies and support regional industrial transformation and talent development [2].