The 2026 International Energy Storage Battery Conference opened on May 26 in Yichang, Hubei, drawing leading players across the global battery and renewable energy industries under the theme "New Opportunities, New Scenarios, New Values." Among the most closely watched participants was CORNEX, which presented a comprehensive full-scenario product matrix — a move that underscored the company's growing strategic footprint in what Yichang is positioning itself to become: the world's premier energy storage hub.

CORNEX's participation at the conference was far more than a product showcase. Industry observers described it as a deliberate signal of the company's intent to deepen its integration into Yichang's emerging new energy industrial ecosystem, while simultaneously projecting its ambitions onto the global stage of the green energy transition.

Chairman Outlines Vision for a "Global Energy Storage Capital"

CORNEX Chairman Dai Deming took the stage to deliver a keynote address centered on the company's role in transforming Yichang into a globally recognized energy storage destination. He reaffirmed the company's long-term commitment to the city, citing sustained investment as evidence of confidence in Yichang's industrial trajectory.

A centerpiece of his remarks was the announcement that CORNEX's 120GWh Phase II manufacturing facility — internally referred to as the "Super Factory" — is on track to begin production in the third quarter of this year. The scale of the project positions CORNEX not merely as a tenant of Yichang's industrial landscape, but as one of its defining anchors. According to Dai, the facility is designed to catalyze a world-class industrial cluster through large-scale, high-efficiency battery manufacturing that can serve both domestic and international markets.

R&D Leadership Highlights Material Innovation and Lean Manufacturing

Complementing the strategic vision laid out by its chairman, CORNEX also offered a deeper look at the technical foundations underpinning its ambitions. Dr. Liang Wei, Dean of the CORNEX Cell Research Institute, delivered a presentation detailing the company's research and development capabilities, with particular emphasis on advances in material science and lean manufacturing methodologies.

Dr. Liang stressed that CORNEX's competitive edge lies in the intensity of its R&D investment and its ability to attract top-tier scientific talent. The result, he argued, is a portfolio of battery solutions that prioritizes safety alongside high performance — qualities that the company believes are essential to building a resilient and scalable global energy ecosystem.

A Strategic Moment for Yichang's Energy Ambitions

The conference itself reflects a broader shift in how Chinese cities are positioning themselves within the global clean energy economy. Yichang, long known for its hydropower infrastructure anchored by the Three Gorges Dam, is now actively cultivating a reputation as a leader in next-generation energy storage. CORNEX's high-profile presence at the event lends institutional credibility to that narrative.

With its 120GWh expansion nearing production, a robust pipeline of battery technologies in development, and a clear strategic alignment with Yichang's industrial policy, CORNEX appears set to play a central role in shaping both the city's economic identity and the broader trajectory of global energy storage in the years ahead.