Core Insights - The article discusses a strategic partnership between Shaanxi Forestry Industry Group Co., Ltd. (陕林集团) and Beijing Weilan New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (卫蓝新能源) to establish Shandong Yunshi Weilan New Materials Co., Ltd. This collaboration aims to advance the research, production, and market application of solid-state battery technology, marking a significant step in their cooperation within the new energy sector [1]. Group 1 - The partnership will leverage the strengths of both companies in industrial resources, capital investment, and core solid-state battery technology [1]. - A procurement agreement has been signed between Guohai (Tianjin) Trading Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Shaanxi Forestry, and Weilan New Energy for 4GWh of solid-state battery cells and energy storage equipment, with a total contract value of approximately 4 billion RMB [1].

Core Viewpoint - Recent developments in energy storage capacity by multiple companies, both domestic and international, indicate a significant expansion in the sector, with a total capacity exceeding 27GWh from various projects [2]. Group 1: Chinese Companies - Foxconn's energy storage brand "Fuchu Kenen" aims for an annual production capacity of 3GWh, establishing a "lighthouse factory" in Zhengzhou [4][6]. - Shengyun Energy's project in Jiangxi province is set to achieve an annual production capacity of 10GWh for energy storage systems, contributing to the clean energy transition [7][10]. - Deqing Taixin New Materials plans to invest 320 million yuan in a project to produce 1GWh of lithium-ion, sodium, and solid-state battery cells [13][16]. - Guangdong Xintao Garden's project focuses on producing aluminum alloy battery shells and energy storage cabinets, with a total investment of 500 million yuan [11]. Group 2: International Companies - International Power Systems (IPS) has launched a battery energy storage system factory in Bulgaria, with a phased capacity plan starting at 1.5GWh and aiming for 5GWh by mid-2026 [17][19]. - Prime Batteries Technology (PBT) is expanding its factory in Romania, increasing its annual capacity from 2.5GWh to 8.5GWh, with a focus on lithium-ion battery storage systems [20][21]. - PBT has delivered 226MWh of energy storage systems for renewable energy projects and expects to deliver a total of 605.8MWh by the end of the year, down from an initial target of 800MWh [23].

Group 1 - The CINE2025 Solid-State Battery Exhibition and Industry Annual Conference is scheduled for November 6-8, 2025, at the Guangzhou Nansha International Convention Center, with over 200 exhibitors, 2,000 participating companies, and 20,000 professional attendees expected [1][3]. - The event will feature the 2025 Qidian Solid-State Battery Golden Award Ceremony and the SSBA Solid-State Battery Industry Alliance Council meeting [1]. - A list of first batch exhibitors and sponsors includes major companies such as CATL, BYD, GAC, and others, indicating strong industry participation [1]. Group 2 - The Deqing County People's Government in Zhejiang Province approved an environmental impact assessment for a project aimed at producing 1GWh of lithium-ion, sodium, and solid-state battery cells, with an investment of 32 million yuan [2]. - Deqing Taixin New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. plans to establish a facility covering approximately 42.77 acres, including new production lines for lithium, sodium, and solid-state batteries [2]. - The company was established in September 2023 and focuses on battery manufacturing, new materials technology, and recycling of used power batteries [2].

Battery - Jiangsu Jieyuan's 20GWh energy storage lithium battery project is progressing as planned, with the first phase expected to be completed and operational by Q3, involving a total investment of 5 billion yuan and an annual production capacity of 20GWh, which will reduce CO2 emissions by 500,000 tons per year [2] - Zhongchen Juchi's solid-state battery project in Gansu has completed the main plant construction and is entering the equipment installation phase, with a total investment of 320 million yuan and a production capacity of 2,000 solid-state cells per day [4] - Honeycomb Energy's overseas battery shipments have surged, with April shipments reaching 0.77GWh, a 72% year-on-year increase, and cumulative shipments from January to April totaling 2.76GWh, up 126% year-on-year [5] Materials - Argentina's lithium production is expected to increase by 77% by 2025, reaching 13.18 million tons of LCE [8] - Jinlongyu New Energy's solid-state battery material project has commenced with a total investment of 1.2 billion yuan, including 870 million yuan for construction and a projected construction period of up to three years [10] - Hangzhou Xingkeyuan has completed a multi-million yuan angel+ financing round to develop next-generation silicon-carbon anode materials and solid-state battery technologies [12] - A 110 billion yuan project for producing 200,000 tons of iron phosphate annually has been announced in Hubei, with construction divided into two phases [13]