Core Insights - The article highlights the journey of KunGong Technology under the leadership of Chairman Guo Zhongcheng, focusing on the company's commitment to technological innovation and its strategic shift towards energy storage solutions [3][4][5]. Company Development - Guo Zhongcheng transitioned from a research technician to a company leader, emphasizing the importance of applying technology to real-world scenarios [4]. - KunGong Technology initially focused on surface engineering and successfully developed various plating technologies between 2000 and 2003 [4][5]. - In 2013, the company overcame significant challenges in the metallurgical electrode materials sector, leading to the creation of a composite aluminum-lead alloy electrode that revolutionized the industry [5]. Technological Innovation - The new aluminum-lead alloy composite electrodes offer high mechanical strength, excellent conductivity, and corrosion resistance, resulting in a 30% reduction in investment costs and a 3%-10% increase in copper output, along with a 2%-6% increase in zinc output [5][6]. - KunGong Technology has established a dual-driven strategy focusing on both electrode materials and energy storage batteries, recognizing the growing demand for long-duration energy storage solutions [6][7]. Energy Storage Solutions - The company developed a high-capacity, safe aluminum-lead carbon long-duration energy storage battery, which addresses several issues associated with lithium batteries, such as safety and cost [7]. - The aluminum-lead carbon battery can store energy for over 10 hours, with some applications reaching up to 120 hours, making it a critical solution for the stability of new energy power systems [7][8]. Market Performance - By mid-2025, KunGong Technology secured storage battery orders totaling 168 million yuan, with a main business revenue of 34.25 million yuan [8]. - The company’s key production hub for aluminum-lead carbon batteries has seen an investment of 423 million yuan and has entered mass production, aiming for an annual capacity of 4 GWh by the end of 2025 [9]. Future Outlook - KunGong Technology plans to enhance its research and development efforts, focusing on improving existing aluminum-lead carbon battery technology and exploring new applications [9]. - The company aims to develop proton batteries that can replace current lithium-ion batteries, addressing safety and temperature resistance issues [9].