Recently, the European market is accelerating the phase-out of old diesel backup generator sets used in base stations and data centers, with replacement demand for zero-carbon backup power supplies continuously being released. In this process, the industry is gradually forming two technology paths tailored to different application scenarios: computing power data centers tend to adopt dual-fuel internal combustion engines running on natural gas and hydrogen, while communication base stations are more suited for deploying cylinder-stored hydrogen fuel cells. In the data center sector, dual-fuel internal combustion engines using natural gas and hydrogen can be connected to existing natural gas pipelines, feeding hydrogen into the gas to enhance thermal efficiency and cut carbon emissions. Since this technology can partially utilize existing gas supply infrastructure, it is better suited for computing power data centers with higher power requirements. In the early stages, these dual-gas engines primarily used natural gas as fuel, with hydrogen blending ratios no higher than 25%. As technology advances, some models can now handle hydrogen blending of up to 60%. Through optimized injection methods and sealing structures, new-generation equipment can combust natural gas and hydrogen in varying proportions without engine replacement and is capable of running solely on pure hydrogen, thereby achieving zero-carbon power generation. Leveraging strong power adaptability, this approach is gradually being applied in heavy-duty trucks, ships, distributed power generation, and other fields, and is becoming an important direction for the internal combustion engine industry's transition toward pure hydrogen technology. Unlike data centers, communication base stations are typically scattered, making the economics and feasibility of directly laying natural gas pipelines relatively limited. Given this, fuel cell systems supplied by bottled hydrogen can reduce dependence on pipeline networks and facilitate modular deployment and large-scale rollout. From an application perspective, communication base stations are poised to become a key market for cylinder-stored hydrogen fuel cells. This technology meets the backup power supply needs of base stations and aligns with the broader industry shift toward low-carbon, distributed, and flexible deployment of communication facilities.

On July 30, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued Announcement No. 20 of 2026, officially repealing all provisions related to "echelon utilization" under the Industry Norm Conditions for Comprehensive Utilization of Spent Power Batteries from New Energy Vehicles (2024 Edition), and removing all 100 previously certified "echelon utilization" enterprises from the list of compliant entities.

As China’s unified national electricity market accelerates its formation and new energy fully enters the market, the industry’s profit logic has shifted from “policy-backed guarantees” to a “market tug-of-war,” with the core of competition moving from scale expansion to value creation. Against this backdrop, the value framework of the PV+ESS industry is being restructured: installed capacity is no longer the sole benchmark. What truly matters is — how many integration challenges has the technology solved for the power system? How much quantifiable value have the solutions created for users? And how many life cycle benefits have the services delivered for power station assets? Facing this restructuring, industry chain enterprises urgently need to find direction in cost reduction and efficiency gains, mine value in diverse application scenarios, and realize revenue in electricity trading. This conference gathers core forces from government, industry, research, academia, and capital to conduct in-depth discussions on key topics such as high-efficiency modules, grid-forming ESS, virtual power plants, and asset operations. Through a dedicated supply-demand matchmaking session, it promotes the efficient alignment of cutting-edge technologies with project needs, helping enterprises seize the initiative and win the future amid transformation. Guangdong Odia Electronics Co., Ltd. cordially invites you to gather at this pinnacle industry event. Let us join hands to create a bright future for the PV industry and embrace the dawn of a new era. Click now on theto easily complete your attendance registration, witness and participate in this extraordinary and far-reaching industry event, and co-create a brilliant new chapter! Odia Electronics is a supplier of waterproof connectors and cabling system solutions. Its products are widely used in new energy PV, energy storage, electric power, security, industrial automation, 5G base stations, AI servers, and other fields. The company is ISO9001/14001/45001 certified and has successfully developed over 2,000 waterproof connector and wire harness products for new energy and PV applications. Its PV and energy storage connector products are compatible with the interfaces of all mainstream new energy inverter and energy storage manufacturers in China. The company holds nearly 50 product patents, is a strategic partner to many publicly listed firms in China’s new energy industry with rich sector experience, and is currently the manufacturer with the most extensive product line in the domestic “Sike” PV grid connection niche segment, possessing certain first-mover advantages. It owns the “Odia” brand trademark and has gradually achieved brand-driven, high-quality development. Main Products Long press or scan to register now

Driven by the transformation of the global energy structure and the "dual carbon" goals, battery technology is evolving from a traditional power storage medium into a core engine reshaping transportation, consumer electronics, and even the energy internet. From fundamental breakthroughs in materials science to the industrialisation of cutting-edge technologies such as solid-state and sodium-ion batteries, the battery industry is in a period of intense technological explosion with numerous contenders. This conference brings together top global scholars, industry chain leaders, and capital forces, aiming to break down the barriers between "industry, academia, research, and application." We will delve into key topics such as high energy density, ultimate safety, ultra-fast charging, and recycling and reuse, jointly drawing a new blueprint for a green, efficient, and sustainable energy future. Guangdong Highstar Sodium Star Technology Co., Ltd. will attend this grand event, discuss industry development trends with industry peers, and jointly promote battery technology to new heights. Fill out the form now to sign up for the conference, witness and participate in this extraordinary and far-reaching industry event, and create a brilliant new chapter together! Booth No.: A9 Guangdong Highstar Sodium Star Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Highstar Sodium Star") is deeply engaged in the sodium-ion battery field. It is a high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, intelligent manufacturing, and full-scenario supporting services. The company continuously pushes the boundaries of sodium-ion battery technology, with core advantages of "high safety, high C-rate, wide temperature range, and long cycle life," creating complete solutions from battery cell innovation to system integration. Highstar Sodium Star is one of the global leading brands in the sodium-ion battery industry. It has launched multiple NFPP sodium-ion battery cells and system products, widely used in energy storage, automotive start-stop systems, communication base stations and computing centers, special vehicles, and other fields. It has pioneered the industry by obtaining international authoritative certifications such as TÜV SÜD, UL, IEC, and CGC, and is also one of the first entities to pass the national sodium-ion battery evaluation of CESI. Leveraging the group's 30-year technical heritage in secondary battery development, Highstar Sodium Star stands at the forefront of the new energy industry transformation. With innovation as the engine and technology as the sharp blade, it is fully driving the global new energy industry towards a new journey of green transformation. Highstar Sodium Star focuses on the industrialisation advancement, technological breakthroughs, and global market deployment of sodium-ion batteries, as detailed below: Project Commissioning and Capacity Expansion 6 GWh Sodium-Ion Battery Project in Neijiang, Sichuan : With a total investment of 800 million yuan, the project is located in the Neijiang Economic and Technological Development Zone, Sichuan Province. It plans to build intelligent production lines for large cylindrical and ultra-large prismatic sodium-ion battery cells, targeting the start-stop systems for fuel-powered vehicles and NEVs, as well as large-scale industrial energy storage sectors. The first production lines were expected to commence production in June 2026, and after reaching full production, the annual output value is expected to exceed 3 billion yuan. Guangzhou Headquarters and Automotive Start-Stop Battery Pack Assembly Base Established : Put into production in March 2026, focusing on automotive start-stop battery pack assembly, equipped with intelligent production lines and headquarters function center, strengthening the new energy industry chain layout in south China. Technology Collaboration and Ecosystem Building Strategic Cooperation Upgraded : Signed an agreement with the National New-type Energy Storage Research Institute to become one of its first ecosystem partners, participating in energy storage standard setting, technical breakthroughs, and industrial application demonstrations; joined the go-global industry cluster established by enterprises such as Huawei and China Southern Power Grid, with its technology gaining global competitiveness certification. Product Innovation and Market Performance Sodium-Ion Batteries and Solutions : Highstar Sodium Star focuses on core technology R&D for sodium-ion batteries, has formed a differentiated product matrix, and launched various cylindrical and prismatic sodium-ion batteries, widely applied in multi-scenario demands such as energy storage, automotive start-stop, communication base stations and computing power centers, and special-purpose vehicles, providing clients with efficient and reliable energy solutions. 1 ) 15Ah sodium-ion all-tab cylindrical battery cell, focused on automotive start-stop power supply) 2 ) 160Ah sodium-ion prismatic battery cell, supporting utility-scale energy storage, commercial and industrial energy storage, residential ESS, and communication backup power, 3 ) 50Ah sodium-ion prismatic battery cell, supporting small power supply and special-purpose vehicle power supply, Large-capacity prismatic cells: plan to launch 400Ah+ ultra-large-capacity sodium-ion prismatic cells tailored for energy storage and backup power scenarios in 2026 Technical route: Adopting polyanion material system, demonstrating excellent performance in cycle life, safety, operating temperature range, and C-rate performance, meeting the high safety requirements of sectors such as energy storage and data centers, while also laying out the R&D and optimization of multiple technical routes including solid-state/semi-solid-state. 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Xie Cun, spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Director of the Information and Communication Administration, said that by the end of June, the number of 5G base stations had reached 5.102 million, and 10G PON ports capable of providing gigabit network services had reached 32.86 million. The commercial network construction of 5G-A is being actively promoted, and 10-gigabit optical networks have been deployed on a trial basis in scenarios such as residential communities, factories, and industrial parks. The types of smart terminals based on 5G are continuously expanding, with products such as AI-powered phones and computers, smart robots, AI glasses, and AI toys becoming new hot topics in information consumption. Approval has been granted for the use of 6 GHz band frequencies for 6G trials, and the second phase of 6G technology trials is being accelerated. The level of opening-up and development has been steadily improving. The pilot program for expanding the opening-up of value-added telecom services has been implemented, yielding notable results in attracting and utilizing foreign investment. As of now, the cumulative number of foreign-invested telecom enterprises has reached 3,219, up 23.9% compared to the same period last year.

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