Hithium Unveils Plans for Hong Kong R&D Hub, Advances in Sodium-ion Battery Tech

Published: Apr 16, 2026 09:41

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On April 13, Hithium announced that it plans to establish an international R&D center in Hong Kong, China, focusing on long duration energy storage (LDES) and sodium-ion battery technologies, forming a global R&D synergy with its bases in Xiamen, Chongqing, Shenzhen, and other locations. The company's Hong Kong IPO is proceeding as planned.

Hithium began its sodium-ion battery deployment in 2023. In December 2024, it released the **∞Cell N162Ah polyanion sodium-ion energy storage battery cell, which achieves a capacity retention rate of 94.2% after 4,000 cycles at 25°C, with a projected lifespan exceeding 20,000 cycles**. The company has launched a lithium-sodium synergistic energy storage solution, compatible with AIDC, power grid, and other scenarios.

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