Recently, Shanghai Universal, a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Development,
was awarded the title of "2025 Agile Supplier" by CATL,
a global leader in power batteries and energy storage systems.
In recent years, the company has dedicated itself wholeheartedly to the energy storage container sector,
earning the profound trust of partners through its outstanding product quality,
efficient delivery capabilities, and a collaborative co-creation approach.
Amid the unprecedented opportunities presented by the global energy transition and the pursuit of green, low-carbon development, the energy storage industry is transitioning from its nascent stages into a "golden era" driven by diverse demands. As a core driver of energy system transformation, energy storage containers, thanks to their standardized, modular, and rapidly deployable attributes, have emerged as a cornerstone in constructing new power systems.
Shanghai Universal has keenly seized industry trends and strategically expanded into the energy storage container sector. Since launching its energy storage container business in 2022, the company has consistently increased R&D investment to develop a product portfolio characterized by "high capacity, enhanced safety, superior reliability, lightweight design, and cost efficiency." It has established a quality control system that sets benchmarks for the industry, establishing a robust foundation for high reliability, particularly in critical safety performance areas such as explosion-proof and fire-resistant capabilities.
Basic Knowledge of Energy Storage Cabinets
Energy storage systems act as the power grid's "giant power banks" and "smart regulators". They efficiently store electrical energy and precisely discharge it as required, enabling peak shaving, load balancing, frequency regulation, and voltage control. These systems effectively curb the volatility of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, substantially boosting the utilization of clean energy. Simultaneously, they offer indispensable support for the safe, stable, and efficient functioning of the power grid.
Diverse Applications of Energy Storage Containers
• Generation Side: It aids power plants in flexibly adjusting power supply, minimizing waste from wind and solar power generation. It provides frequency regulation and stability support to the grid, facilitating the integration of a greater amount of clean energy into power generation processes.
• Grid-side applications: It can swiftly respond to peak and off-peak electricity demands, flexibly supplements power during shortages, and offer emergency support. This ensures safe and cost-effective grid operation while enhancing the integration capacity for green energy sources like wind and solar power.
• Power Consumption Side: It is widely applied in scenarios such as industrial parks, residential communities, electric vessels, and communication base stations. Even in remote off-grid areas, it delivers stable and reliable power supply, helping reduce electricity costs and improve energy efficiency.
Partnering with Industry Leaders to Shape the Future of Energy Storage
Since beginning its collaboration with CATL in 2021, the company has reached key milestones: the energy storage container production line was completed and put into operation in 2023, with the first batch of products successfully launched, achieving an annual delivery capacity of 1,000 units. By 2024, it had achieved full-series product integration and delivery capabilities for CATL, followed by a significant increase in cumulative deliveries by 2025, earning the recognition as "Agile Supplier of the Year." Throughout this journey, COSCO SHIPPING Development has consistently leveraged its upgraded intelligent systems and professional expertise to provide dependable solutions, creating shared value with customers.
Ensuring Global Stability and Championing Green Energy
Today, the energy storage containers developed and manufactured by COSCO SHIPPING Development are operating stably in multiple landmark energy storage projects worldwide, providing reliable "Chinese know-how" and green power to bolster local energy transitions.
Guizhou Grid-Side Energy Storage Project
The company supplied energy storage containers with a capacity exceeding 400MW for a grid-side energy storage project in Guizhou Province, offering robust backing for the progress of CATL's initiative. The company manages the entire process, from structural design and integrated assembly to system testing, ensuring on-time delivery. Upon commissioning, the project will primarily serve multiple functions within Guizhou's power system, including peak shaving, valley filling, energy storage, frequency regulation, phase modulation, and emergency backup. It will significantly enhance grid stability and regulation capabilities. The project's implementation has enhanced the integration and storage capacity of renewable energy, while providing solid support for the comprehensive green transition of the local economy and society.
Australian Energy Storage Power Station Project
The company supplied CATL with energy storage containers boasting a capacity of 1.7GWh for an energy storage power station project in Australia. These containers can deliver round-the-clock electricity supply to approximately 785,000 local households. Recognized as a key project under the local government's energy transition strategy, the facility is set to become one of Australia's largest battery energy storage projects upon completion. The project not only infuses this historic energy hub with green power but also provides a stable and eco-friendly alternative to maintain reliable energy supply following the retirement of coal-fired power generation.
Chile Desert Energy Storage Project
This project supplied energy storage containers for a large-scale energy storage initiative in a Chilean desert. Upon commissioning, the project has effectively addressed the curtailment of wind and solar power in northern Chile, achieving efficient balance across energy production, transmission, distribution, and consumption. The energy storage system has also emerged as a critical factor in ensuring the financial sustainability of Chile's photovoltaic projects. It not only substantially boosts project profitability and effectively alleviates curtailment pressures but also provides crucial support for grid flexibility and stable operation.
Amidst the flourishing era of the energy storage industry,
COSCO SHIPPING Development will persist in its focus on the new energy equipment sector,
striving to become the most reliable partner in the global energy transition wave.
With stringent standards and more reliable green manufacturing capabilities,
we deliver stable and efficient energy storage products to the world,
showcasing the responsibility and ingenuity of Chinese enterprises in
advancing sustainable development.
