Core Viewpoint - The energy storage industry is undergoing a significant safety evaluation due to the increasing frequency of fire and explosion incidents in energy storage stations, prompting regulatory bodies to enhance safety management measures [1][2]. Industry Overview - The energy storage market, particularly electrochemical storage, is rapidly expanding in China, with a market share close to 90% in new energy storage applications [1]. - Despite being the largest in the world, China's electrochemical storage sector has a relatively low accident rate compared to its scale [1]. Safety Management Measures - The National Energy Administration and other departments issued a notification to strengthen safety management in electrochemical storage, focusing on six key areas: enhancing battery system safety, evaluating project safety conditions, improving standards, enforcing safety responsibilities, promoting inter-departmental collaboration, and ensuring corporate accountability [1][2]. - The notification emphasizes the need for improved standards and regulations in the electrochemical storage sector, with a focus on aligning with national safety standards [2][3]. Challenges in Safety and Technology - The electrochemical storage industry faces multiple challenges, including technical reliability, environmental safety, and lifecycle management issues related to lithium batteries [2]. - Concerns include the impact of temperature on battery efficiency, the risk of lithium dendrite formation leading to short circuits, and the environmental hazards posed by improperly managed retired lithium batteries [2]. Innovations and Future Directions - New carbon dioxide storage technology is gaining attention for its inherent safety features, utilizing inert CO₂ as a working medium, which offers environmental compatibility and safety advantages [2]. - Industry experts suggest a dual approach of "technology + management" to enhance safety and efficiency, advocating for innovation in both technical applications and management systems [3]. Economic Considerations - The economic competitiveness of electrochemical storage is identified as a core issue for large-scale adoption, necessitating a balance between safety and cost-effectiveness [3].

Group 1 - Shenzhen is striving to become a global leader in digital energy, focusing on diverse scenarios such as islands, mines, cities, and rural areas to create a one-stop product service and solution array for solar storage and ultra-fast charging networks [1] - The city aims to align urban development with the growth of energy enterprises, promoting the integration of the national "dual carbon" strategy with regional cooperation [1] - A total of 14 project packages were introduced, covering over 31,000 square meters, with precise product selection and site planning to build collaborative bridges between Shenzhen and surrounding areas [1] Group 2 - Leading companies such as China Resources Group, Shenzhen Energy, and China General Nuclear Power Corporation presented their collaborative projects and development plans, highlighting specific needs for solar, storage, wind power, charging, and microgrid projects [2] - 19 companies from Shenzhen's new energy industry showcased solutions and products, including heavy-duty vehicle ultra-fast charging and smart hydrogen energy, attracting significant interest from representatives of Jiangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan [2]