On April 16, the 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Expo, hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd., was grandly held at Halls F3-G3 of the Suzhou International Expo Center in Jiangsu from April 16-18. The conference officially opened on April 16, with multiple academicians, top-tier entrepreneurs, and industry professionals engaging in lively discussions on topics such as a decade of review and outlook on the new energy industry, Europe's perspectives and challenges on sustainable, circular, and safe batteries, how to build a globally coordinated battery value chain, China's new energy mineral demand and outlook, mineral resource reserve management and risk prevention, distribution patterns, metallogenic characteristics, and exploration directions of nickel ore resources in western China, interpretation of the new mineral resources law, and global cobalt market dynamics. On April 17, eight forums were held simultaneously, including the Battery Raw Materials Forum, New Energy Battery Materials Forum, Battery Auxiliary Materials Forum, New Energy PV ESS Forum, International Mining Investment and Development Summit Forum, Lithium Battery Recycling Forum, All-Solid-State Battery Forward-Looking Technology Forum, and Hydrogen Energy Industry Development Forum. This article is a live text broadcast of four forums: the New Energy PV ESS Forum, Lithium Battery Recycling Forum, All-Solid-State Battery Forward-Looking Technology Forum, and Hydrogen Energy Industry Development Forum. SMM will provide full coverage of the conference through text, images, and video live broadcasts. Please refresh to view! Click to view the live photo broadcast. Click to view the special report of this summit. On April 17, the New Energy PV ESS Forum featured the following speech topics and speakers: "Global ESS Market Development Opportunities and Challenges" by Ye Mingyuan, Senior ESS Consultant at SMM, from 09:00-09:20; "Evolution Path of New-Type Power Systems and ESS Development" by Zhang Fuqiang, Chief Engineer at the Energy Strategy and Planning Research Institute of the State Grid Energy Research Institute, from 09:20-09:40; "How the PV ESS Industry Can Move from Cut-Throat Competition to Win-Win in the Era of Surplus Capacity" by Tang Tuo, Consulting Engineer at the Policy and System Research Institute of Nengjian Times (Shanghai) New Energy ESS Technology Co., Ltd., from 09:40-10:00; "Practices of Collaborative Carbon Reduction in New-Type Power Systems for the Nonferrous Metallurgy Industry" by Professor Liao Siyang from Wuhan University, from 10:00-10:20; "Zero-Carbon Parks, the Next Main Battlefield for ESS" by Liu Guohua, Chief Engineer at the Power Grid Engineering Company of Northwest Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group, from 10:20-10:40; "Research and Solutions for Fire Prevention in Lithium Battery Applications" by Fan Rong, Engineer at the New Energy Safety Research Center of the Building Fire Research Institute of the China Academy of Building Research, from 10:40-11:00; "Efficient Power Generation, Worry-Free Guarantee: Ginlong's Assistance in Low-Carbon Development for High Energy-Consuming Enterprises" by Xu Tong, Senior Product Manager at Ginlong Technologies Co., Ltd., from 11:00-11:20; "Industrial and Commercial ESS Solutions Leading the Green Transformation of the Metal Industry" by Yang Shu, Vice President of Jiangsu Weiheng Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., from 11:20-11:40; "Integrated Generation-Grid-Load-Storage Solutions Supporting High Energy-Consuming Industries" by Xie Lirong, Manager of the Smart Energy Business Department at the Power Grid Branch of NARI Group, from 11:40-12:10; "Current Status and Trend Analysis of Industrial and Commercial ESS Development" by Wang Liang, R&D Director at Ganfeng LiEnergy (Dongguan) Technology Co., Ltd., from 13:30-13:50; "Current Status/Challenges of China's Aluminum Industry and the Path of Energy Transformation" by Pan Cunxiang, Secretary General of the Xinjiang Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, from 13:50-14:10; "Difficulties and Solutions for Carbon Reduction in Aluminum Production and Processing Environments" by Ma Liangjun, Director of the Industrial and Commercial Sales Department - Jiangsu Region at Xi'an JD Energy Co., Ltd., from 14:10-14:30; "How Spot Power Trading Can Help High Energy-Consuming Enterprises Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency" by Wang Yubo, Deputy General Manager of Beijing Yineng Zhongwang Technology Co., Ltd., from 14:30-14:50; "New Ampace Industrial and Commercial ESS Life Cycle Solutions from an Investor's Perspective, Considering Operational Indicator Reliability" by Ma Jinpeng, President of the ESS Business Unit China at Xiamen New Ampace Technology Co., Ltd., from 14:50-15:10; "Application Value and Development Trends of Digital Intelligent ESS Technology in High Energy-Consuming Enterprise Scenarios" by Zhu Mingchun, China Marketing General Manager at Hongzheng ESS (Shanghai) Energy Technology Co., Ltd., from 15:10-15:30; "Efficient and Stable Operation of ESS Power Stations Driven by AI Technology" by Fan Zeyu, Senior Product Manager at Jiangsu Linyang ESS Technology Co., Ltd., from 15:30-15:50; "Legal Risks and Prevention of Integrated Generation-Grid-Load-Storage Applications in Mining Enterprises" by Ma Yuqi, Senior Partner and Head of the Mining Energy M&A and Restructuring Department at Beijing Yuren Law Firm, from 15:50-16:10. The Lithium Battery Recycling Forum featured the following speech topics and speakers: Opening remarks by Zhou Bo, Executive Vice President of SMM, and Yu Qun, Vice President of Jereh New Energy Recycling Technology Co., Ltd., from 13:30-13:45; "High-Quality Development Practices in the DRT Power Battery Recycling Industry" by Zhang Xiaobing, Ph.D., Deputy General Manager of Guangdong Brunp Recycling Technology Co., Ltd., from 13:45-14:10; "Leading the Resource Recycling Revolution, Building a Green Circular Future" by Xu Bo, Senior Engineer at Jereh New Energy Recycling Technology Co., Ltd., from 14:10-14:35; "Progress in Cathode and Anode Material Repair and Restoration" by Ai Wuyun, Founder and Chairman of Shenzhen Xinmao New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., from 14:35-15:00; "Progress and Challenges in Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling in Japan" by Kenji Takeda, Chief Representative of the Nickel Institute Japan Office, from 15:00-15:25; "Application and Case Sharing of DRCC® Low-Energy Deep Concentration Technology in Lithium Recycling" by Bao Wei, General Manager Assistant and EMBA Tutor at Jiangnan University, from 15:25-15:50; "Application Research of Cutting-Edge Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions" by Dr. Meng Xiao, General Manager and Senior Engineer at Cyclewell, from 15:50-16:15; "How to Make Battery Recycling Projects a Choice for Investors" by Liu Ying, Chairman/CEO of Ningbo Weifu Technology Co., Ltd., from 16:15-16:40; "Breaking Through 2025: Profit Analysis of China's Lithium Battery Recycling, and Opportunities and Challenges Under Policy Changes" by Lin Ziya, Lithium Battery Recycling Industry Analyst at SMM, from 16:40-17:05. The All-Solid-State Battery Forward-Looking Technology Forum featured the following speech topics and speakers: "Industrialization Progress of Key Materials for Wanbang Shenghui Solid-State Batteries" by Yu Yanan, Manager of the Achievement Transformation Center at Sichuan Wanbang Shenghui New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., from 13:30-14:00; "Key Manufacturing Processes and Equipment for Solid-State Batteries" by Du Yixian, Dean of the Research Institute at Guangdong Liyuan Heng Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., from 14:00-14:30; "Industrialization Technology and Engineering Challenges of Oxide Solid-State Batteries" by Lin Jiu, General Manager of Zhejiang Fengli New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., from 14:30-15:00; "Hybrid Challenges and Solutions in Current and Future Battery Production" by Luo Yongheng, Chief Dry Process Engineer at Jiangsu Daojin Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd., from 15:00-15:30; "Unlocking Low-Altitude Economy Applications for High-Energy Solid-State Batteries" by Sun Li, President of Shenzhen Xinjie Energy Technology Co., Ltd., from 15:30-16:00; "Prospects of Zirconates as Solid Electrolytes" by Dr. Roberto C. Dante, Chief Research Officer and CEO at 2Dto3D S.r.l.s., from 16:00-16:30; "Analysis of Global Solid-State Battery Competition and Introduction of Technology Roadmap" by Zhu Jian, Senior Consulting Project Manager at SMM, from 16:30-16:50; "Current Status and Trends of China's Lithium-Ion Battery Industry" by Liu Yanlong, Former Secretary General of the China Industrial Association of Power Sources, from 16:50-17:20. The Hydrogen Energy Industry Development Forum featured the following speech topics and speakers: "Interpretation of China's Low-Carbon Hydrogen Industry Policies" by Chen Hao, Director of the Hydrogen Energy Research Institute at Xuyang Group, from 09:00-09:25; "Current Status and Development Trends of the Hydrogen Production Electrolyzer Industry" by Shi Yong, Chief Engineer at Jiangsu TrinaSolar Yuan Hydrogen Technology Co., Ltd., from 09:25-09:50; "Current Status and Outlook of Pure Magnesium-Based Solid-State Hydrogen Storage" by Zhang Yuxiang, Co-Founder and Director of Aiqing Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., from 09:50-10:15; "Economic Analysis of Hydrogen Use in Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicles" by Professor Wu Xiaohua from the School of Automotive and Transportation at Xihua University, from 10:15-10:40; "Application and Development of Green Hydrogen in the Petrochemical Industry" by Rong Junfeng, Chief Expert at the Sinopec Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, from 10:40-11:05; "Another Path of the New Energy Revolution: Construction of the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Ecosystem" by Yu Xiang, Project Director at Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd., from 11:05-11:30; "Trends in China's Hydrogen Energy Industry and Outlook for Corporate Capital Operations" by Li Bingyang, Senior Partner and General Manager of the New Energy Business Unit at Hejun Consulting, from 11:30-11:55. On April 18, SMM also prepared three forums: the Overseas Market Forum, Low-Altitude Economy Forum, and Suzhou Virtual Power Plant Ecosystem Forum (3rd). Stay tuned for more exciting content tomorrow!Click to view the special report on the 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Expo.

In 2024, the lithium battery industry faced severe challenges, with many global companies going bankrupt due to debt and market competition pressures, highlighting the high risks and intense competition in the sector. How will the lithium battery industry evolve in 2025? From the perspective of battery installation changes, the demand for lithium batteries in China remains robust. According to statistics, China's power battery installations reached 548.4 GWh in 2024, up 41.5% YoY. Among them, LFP battery installations surged 56.7% YoY, accounting for 74.6% of total installations, reflecting the substitution trend of LFP batteries over ternary batteries. In terms of technological routes, solid-state batteries have become one of the most noteworthy innovations in the lithium battery industry. With higher energy density, better safety performance, and superior low-temperature performance, solid-state batteries are regarded as the next "holy grail" of battery technology. Currently, several leading battery companies such as CATL and BYD have made significant breakthroughs in the field of solid-state batteries and plan to conduct vehicle technology verification in 2025. If solid-state batteries can prove their advancement and reliability in technology verification, their market size is expected to grow substantially. Additionally, at the beginning of the Year of the Snake, robots quickly "broke out of the circle," with giants "rushing" into the robotics track. A series of news about lithium battery manufacturers, represented by CATL, entering the robotics field has become a focal point in the industry. Besides solid-state batteries and humanoid robots, what other industries will become new growth directions for lithium battery demand and scale? SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as SMM) will launch the All-Solid-State Battery Forward-Looking Technology Forum at the CLNB 2025 New Energy Industry Expo from April 16-18, 2025. Mr. Liu Yanlong, former Secretary General of the China Industrial Association of Power Sources, will be invited as a keynote speaker to deliver a speech on the current development status and market trends of China's lithium-ion battery industry. Keynote Speaker Speech Topic: Current Development Status and Trends of China's Lithium-Ion Battery Industry Liu Yanlong Former Secretary General of the China Industrial Association of Power Sources Liu Yanlong, Senior Engineer at the 18th Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation. From December 2005 to December 2022, he served as the Secretary General of the China Industrial Association of Power Sources and the Secretary General of the Organizing Committee of the China International Battery Technology Exchange/Exhibition (CIBF). Since May 2009, he has been the Secretary General of the Chemical and Physical Power Sources Technology Branch of the Chinese Institute of Electronics and the Secretary General of the Battery Professional Committee of the China Electrotechnical Society. Former Secretary General of the China Industrial Association of Power Sources Liu Yanlong Cordially invites you to participate in CLNB 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Expo All-Solid-State Battery Forward-Looking Technology Forum April 17 [13:30-14:00] New-Type Solid-State Materials - Progress in Ultra-Thin Lithium Strips and Lithium-Magnesium Alloys Speaker: Sichuan Wanbang Shenghui New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. [14:00-14:30] Key Manufacturing Processes and Equipment for Solid-State Batteries Speaker: Du Yixian, Director of the Research Institute, Guangdong Liyuan Heng Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. [14:30-15:00] Industrialization Technology and Engineering Challenges of Oxide Solid-State Batteries Speaker: Lin Jiu, General Manager, Zhejiang Fengli New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. [15:00-15:30] All-Solid-State Integrated Line Solutions, Advanced Production Technologies to Accelerate Mass Production of All-Solid-State Batteries Speaker: Luo Yongheng, Chief Engineer of Dry Process Technology, Jiangsu Daojin Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd. [15:30-16:00] Unlocking the Low-Altitude Economy Applications of High-Energy Solid-State Batteries Speaker: Dr. Chen Lin, Chairman, Shenzhen Xinjie Energy Technology Co., Ltd. [16:00-16:30] Current Development Status and Trends of China's Lithium-Ion Battery Industry Speaker: Liu Yanlong, Former Secretary General of the China Industrial Association of Power Sources [16:30-16:50] Prospects of Zirconates as Solid-State Electrolytes Speaker: Dr. Roberto C. Dante, Chief Research Officer and CEO, 2Dto3D S.r.l.s. [16:50-17:20] Analysis of Global Solid-State Battery Competition Landscape and Introduction of Technology Roadmap Speaker: Zhu Jian, Senior Consulting Project Manager, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. More Exciting Summits April 16, 2025 Opening Ceremony & Forum of Academicians and Top-Tier Entrepreneurs Business Package New Energy Industry Forum SMM Sodium-Ion Battery Application Market Development Seminar Invest in Poland·New Energy Strategy Forum SMM New-Type Anode Material Innovation Seminar International Cobalt Association Industry Salon Sub-Forum 1: New Energy Mineral Exploration and Industry Development Forum Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony April 17, 2025 Sub-Forum 2: Battery Raw Materials Forum Sub-Forum 3: New Energy Battery Materials Forum Sub-Forum 4: Hydrogen Energy Industry Development Forum Business Package Sub-Forum 5: Lithium Battery Recycling Forum Sub-Forum 6: All-Solid-State Battery Forward-Looking Technology Forum Sub-Forum 7: Battery Auxiliary Materials Forum Sub-Forum 8: New Energy PV ESS Forum Sub-Forum 9: 2025 CLNB International Mining Investment and Development Summit Forum April 18, 2025 Overseas Market Forum Low-Altitude Economy Forum Suzhou Virtual Power Plant Ecosystem Forum (3rd Edition) CLNB 2025 New Energy Entire Industry Chain Expo Date: April 16-18, 2025 Venue: Suzhou International Expo Center This Exhibition Centers around the entire new energy industry chain, showcasing power batteries, ESS, raw materials, materials, equipment, mining, and battery recycling, providing you with a one-stop exhibition experience.