Xingchen New Energy Launches Advanced Vanadium Flow Battery “Lights-Out Factory”
Date: 04 Jun 2026 |
Source: ASIACHEM, 4 June 2026
The newly commissioned vanadium flow battery (VFB) “lights-out factory” of Zhejiang Xingchen New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is now fully operational in Qixian Subdistrict, Keqiao District, Zhejiang Province. As one of China’s most advanced automated VFB manufacturing facilities, the plant marks a significant milestone in the industrialization and commercialization of long-duration energy storage technology and reinforces Xingchen’s position as a leading innovator in the rapidly growing vanadium flow battery sector.
At the heart of the company’s new Shaoxing Headquarters Base, the state-of-the-art facility utilizes highly automated production lines that require minimal human intervention. More than ten robotic arms work seamlessly together to perform critical manufacturing processes, including automatic stack assembly, hydraulic pressing, and pre-assembly operations. The facility is designed to efficiently produce battery stacks—the core component of vanadium flow battery systems—with exceptional precision, consistency, and quality.
“The commissioning of the Shaoxing headquarters base significantly strengthens our manufacturing capabilities and represents a major step forward in accelerating the large-scale commercialization of vanadium flow battery technology,” said a company representative.
As global electricity systems continue to integrate increasing levels of renewable energy generation, demand for long-duration energy storage solutions is growing rapidly. Vanadium flow batteries have emerged as one of the most mature and reliable technologies for this application, offering superior safety, long operational life, and flexible energy capacity scaling. These advantages make VFBs particularly well suited to utility-scale energy storage projects and applications requiring discharge durations of four hours or more.
Founded in 2021, Zhejiang Xingchen New Energy Technology has quickly established itself as a leading developer and manufacturer of vanadium flow battery systems. The company possesses comprehensive in-house capabilities spanning the research, development, and production of both VFB stacks and complete energy storage systems. Its proprietary 46.5 kW flow battery stack achieves an energy conversion efficiency exceeding 83%, placing it among the top-performing technologies in the industry. Xingchen has already successfully deployed several landmark projects in key regions, including Aksu in Xinjiang and Western Inner Mongolia.
The Shaoxing Headquarters Base represents a strategic investment of RMB 1 billion (approximately US$140 million) following the company’s relocation from Beijing to Keqiao two years ago. Covering nearly 70 acres, the integrated campus combines advanced manufacturing, research and development, and business operations within a single site. Upon reaching full production capacity, the manufacturing center is expected to deliver up to 2 GW / 8 GWh of vanadium flow battery energy storage systems annually, making it one of the largest VFB production facilities in China.
The project was completed with remarkable speed. From land acquisition and construction commencement to structural completion and commissioning, the entire development cycle was accomplished in just over one year. Company executives attributed this achievement in part to the strong support provided by the Keqiao Economic Development Zone through its dedicated project service model, which streamlined approvals, coordinated resources, and facilitated efficient project execution.
Looking to the future, Xingchen plans to leverage the Shaoxing Headquarters Base as the operational hub of its nationwide industrial ecosystem. Through an AI-powered energy management platform, the company intends to integrate its facilities in Shaoxing, Changzhou, Beijing, Hami, and other locations, creating a fully connected value chain encompassing key materials, intelligent manufacturing, digital operations, and energy trading. This integrated approach is expected to accelerate the widespread deployment and commercialization of vanadium flow battery technology.
While cost reduction remains a key objective for the energy storage industry, Xingchen is pursuing a comprehensive strategy focused on technological innovation, manufacturing optimization, supply chain efficiencies, and operational excellence to improve the economics of VFB systems and enhance their competitiveness in global energy markets.
With strong policy support for renewable energy and energy storage development in Keqiao, together with growing opportunities in industrial parks, smart factories, and integrated energy services, Xingchen believes the region provides an ideal environment for continued growth and innovation. The company expects the new facility to attract additional investment, skilled talent, and supply-chain partners, further strengthening Shaoxing’s role as a leading center for advanced energy storage manufacturing and technology development.