HiTHIUM begins production at world first LDES industrial park
Shandong HiTHIUM held its production rollout ceremony on 7 August for the world s first long duration energy storage integrated industrial park in Heze Luxi New Area marking a new phase of scalable manufacturing delivery
In Heze, China, on August 7, 2026, Shandong HiTHIUM celebrated the commencement of production at the world's first long-duration energy storage (LDES) industrial park, named the Heze Base. This LDES-focused manufacturing hub marks a significant step forward for HiTHIUM, reinforcing its commitment to LDES and expanding its global industrial footprint.
Spanning approximately 80 hectares and backed by an investment of over RMB 13 billion, the Heze Base is the world's first complete LDES industrial complex. Classified as a key national private investment initiative and a flagship project in Shandong Province's new energy sector, the facility integrates various stages of LDES production, from raw material processing to cell manufacturing, system integration, and stage-wide delivery.
Wang Pengcheng, Co-founder and CEO of HiTHIUM and Chairman of Shandong HiTHIUM, emphasized the transformative impact of the production rollout. He highlighted the facility's role in establishing industrial leadership and creating a national benchmark for LDES. The Heze Base will foster an ecosystem that covers the entire LDES lifecycle, from generation to consumption, in collaboration with both upstream and downstream partners.
The Heze Base is poised to lead the global lithium-based LDES industry into an era of large-scale delivery. Its advanced fifth-generation intelligent manufacturing lines, with a capacity exceeding 15 GWh in single-line output, deliver significant efficiency gains. These include a 50% reduction in floor space per GWh, a 58% drop in production manpower, a 13% decrease in manufacturing energy consumption, and a 200% improvement in overall efficiency compared to previous generations.
With automation rates surpassing 95% and over 1,000 quality control checkpoints supported by AI-powered visual inspection, the Heze Base ensures cost-effective operations, high-efficiency delivery, and premium product quality. This enables HiTHIUM to offer globally competitive LDES solutions to customers worldwide.
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