Group 1: Strategic Collaborations - Zhejiang Hunan Energy and Beijing Huaxia Jiaye signed a strategic cooperation agreement for a 1GWh energy storage system, including a 100MWh sodium-ion battery system, expected to be operational by June 30 [1] - LinYong Energy's president met with Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister to discuss cooperation opportunities in smart grids, renewable energy, and energy storage, highlighting the company's commitment to the Southeast Asian market [2] - Jiangsu LinYong Storage Technology and China Energy Construction (Shanghai) signed a strategic cooperation agreement to transition towards a comprehensive service provider in the "transportation + energy" sector [3] Group 2: Project Developments - The first hybrid grid-type energy storage project in China, combining lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors, successfully went online, focusing on low-cost sodium-ion battery integration and mixed storage technology [4] - A 100MWh energy storage system by Duofluor was successfully commissioned in Jiaozuo, Henan, with a total investment of approximately 90 million yuan [5] - Gansu Qingyang government signed a strategic cooperation framework with Tongli Risheng and Tianqi Hongyuan for a 20 billion yuan investment in energy storage equipment manufacturing and a 1GWh lithium iron phosphate energy storage station [6] Group 3: Industry Events - The 13th International Energy Storage Summit and Exhibition (ESIE 2025) is set to feature over 800 leading enterprises and 500 new product launches, attracting more than 200,000 professional visitors [8] - ESIE 2025 will include over 40 thematic forums and invite more than 400 core policymakers and industry experts to discuss new opportunities in energy storage [8]