Core Insights - The Chinese government has set a new energy storage development target of over 180 GW of installed capacity by 2027, which is expected to drive an investment of 250 billion yuan [1][4] - The energy storage industry is facing challenges such as the lack of technical standards, product iteration, and price competition within the supply chain as it moves towards independent operation and market application [1][4] Event Details - The "2026 China Energy Storage Technology Innovation Application Seminar and the Fourth 'Polar Star Cup' Energy Storage Influential Enterprise Selection" will be held on January 28, 2026, in Zhengzhou, Henan [1][4] - The event is organized by Polar Star Power Network and Polar Star Energy Storage Network [1][4] Main Topics of Discussion Outlook - Opportunities for new energy storage development during the 14th Five-Year Plan - Reconstruction of profit models for energy storage in a unified national electricity market - Trends in standardization within the energy storage industry - Requirements and compliance points for energy storage going abroad [1][4] Technological Evolution - Adaptation needs of new power systems and prospects for grid-type energy storage - Safety design of large-capacity energy storage cells - Breakthroughs in large-capacity energy storage system integration technology - Exploration of AI computing power and data center demands for energy storage - Challenges in intelligent operation and maintenance of energy storage and the establishment of digital platforms [1][5] Scenario Expansion - Challenges in the lifecycle operation of energy storage - Investment value of energy storage in virtual power plants and zero-carbon parks - Key design aspects of energy storage under solar-storage-charging and green electricity direct connection models - Changes in time-of-use electricity pricing and transformations in energy storage investment models - Practical applications of solar-storage in zero-carbon parks and microgrids [1][5] Discussion Topics - The future of existing energy storage projects in the era of established mechanism electricity pricing - Factors influencing investment decisions in the competitive market performance era of energy storage - Key components and technological changes in the trend of large-capacity energy storage [2][5] Participation Fees - The participation fee is 1,600 yuan per person, which includes conference fees, materials, and exchange visits, while travel and accommodation are self-managed [4][6] - Limited slots for exchange visits require qualification review, and representatives must submit a registration form to secure their visit [4][6]