The 2026 SMM Tier1 List was officially unveiled at the banquet of the CLNB 2026 (the 11th New Energy Industry Chain Expo), organized by Shanghai Metals Market (SMM). This conference, held at Suzhou International Expo Center, China from April 8-10, 2026, served as the premier platform for advancing the global clean energy ecosystem.
About SMM Tier1 List
In 2022, China's new energy industry chain accelerated its expansion, while overseas automakers and energy storage enterprises saw surging demand for Chinese supply chains. Coupled with information barriers caused by the pandemic, the international market urgently needed an objective and fair benchmark to bridge the two-way needs between Chinese enterprises going global and overseas clients optimizing their supply chains. Leveraging long-term data accumulation and professional research on the entire new energy industry chain, the SMM TIER 1 list emerged to meet this demand and was officially launched for the first time in 2023.
The SMM TIER 1 list, launched by SMM, serves as a global benchmark for the new energy industry. Centered on "transparent methodology + independent auditing," it incorporates third-party verification from institutions like Dun & Bradstreet and SGS to establish globally comparable industry standards. After years of refinement, the list now covers 10+ sub-sectors, including energy storage, lithium battery, and PV, etc., gaining widespread recognition from global industry chain clients. It has become a core reference for international market collaboration, serving as both a "golden benchmark" for industrial strength and a vital bridge for global resource alignment.
2026 SMM Tier1 List
(The following enterprises are listed in no particular order)
Analyst Views on Energy Storage Battery Cells
Utility Storage Flourishes, Chinese Players Dominate
Household Storage Unlocks a Second Growth Curve for the Energy Storage Market
Fast-Growing Enterprises Make Breakthrough, New and Established Players Jointly Form a Positive Market Landscape
Representative Enterprises of Utility Energy Storage Battery Cell
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited
BYD Company Limited
EVE Energy Co., Ltd.
REPT Battero Energy Co., Ltd.
Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd.
Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd.
CORNEX New Energy Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Narada Power Source Co., Ltd.
CALB Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Great Power Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
SEVB
Guangzhou Rongjie Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Jiangxi Ganfeng LiEnergy Technology Co., Ltd.
Qinghai Pengcheng Wuxian New Energy Co., Ltd.
AESC Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.
SVOLT Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
SAIC New Energy Battery Technology Co., Ltd.
Representative Enterprises of Household Energy Storage Battery Cell
REPT Battero Energy Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Great Power Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
EVE Energy Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Pylon Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Xiamen Ampace Technology Co., Ltd.
Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd.
Representatives of Fast-Growing Battery Cell Enterprises
Guangzhou Great Power Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Guoke Energy (Chuzhou) Co., Ltd.
CORNEX New Energy Co., Ltd.
CATC New Energy Battery Technology Co., Ltd.
Analyst Views on Energy Storage Integration
Grid-Forming Technology Consolidates the Foundation of New-Type Power Systems
Power Generation and Grid Side Forge the Global Benchmark Echelon for Large-Scale Energy Storage Integration
Expansion of User-Side Scenarios Pioneer New Growth Space for Distributed Energy Storage
Representative Enterprises of Grid-Forming ESS Technology
Nanjing NR Electric Co., Ltd.
Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd.
Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.
Xiamen Kehua Digital Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Power Generation and Grid-Side ESS Integrators
CSI Solar
Xinyuan Zhichu Energy Development (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Ast Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.
Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co., Ltd.
CRRC Zhuzhou Institute Co., Ltd.
Envision Energy Co., Ltd.
Risen Energy Co., Ltd.
China Electrical Equipment Group Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Zhiguang Electric Co., Ltd.
BYD Company Limited
Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd.
Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.
Sieyuan Electric Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Robestec Energy Co., Ltd.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited
Nanjing NR Protection Electric Co., Ltd.
TrinaSolar Co., Ltd.
User-Side ESS Integrators
Jiangsu WHES Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
Hoenergy (Shanghai) Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Xi'an JD Energy Co., Ltd.
Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd.
Megarevo Energy Co., Ltd.
Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Robestec Energy Co., Ltd.
Serge New Energy (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Xiamen Ampace Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Pylon Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Suzhou LONGi Precision Control Technology Co., Ltd.
Wanbang Digital Energy Co., Ltd.
Ningbo Deye Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Times Energy Creation Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Analyst Viws on PV Industry
Technology Leadership, Global Benchmark
Full-Chain Layout, Scale-Driven Leadership
Inverter Suppliers
Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.
Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd.
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co., Ltd.
TBEA Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Chint Power Systems Co., Ltd.
Ginlong Technologies Co., Ltd.
GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd.
Xiamen Kehua Digital Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Kstar Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
Shandong Huadian Energy Conservation Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Shuangjie Electric Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Solax Network Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Sig New Energy (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
PV Module Suppliers
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.
TrinaSolar Co., Ltd.
JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.
Tongwei Co., Ltd.
Chint New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
GCL SI Technology Co., Ltd.
Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co., Ltd.
CSI Solar Co., Ltd.
TCL Zhonghuan Energy Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.
Yingli Solar Energy Development Co., Ltd.
Risen Energy Co., Ltd.
Shanghai AIKO New Energy Co., Ltd.
Suzhou Jolywood Solar Technology Co., Ltd.
DAS Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Zhongrun Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd.
Ningbo Ulica Solar Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
ZNShine PV-Tech Co., Ltd.
AE Solar
Solar Panel Mounting Bracket Suppliers
Jiangsu Guoqiang Xingsheng Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Zhongxinbo New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Antai New Energy
Jiangsu Xinhengyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Trina Tracker
Shanghai Viwan Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Array Technologies
Antai New Energy
Versol Solar
Hangzhou Huading New Energy Co., Ltd.
Analyst Views on Advanced Equipment
Battery manufacturing equipment enterprises forge core process for lithium battery mass production
Material manufacturing equipment manufacturers build a solid foundation for efficient production across the industry chain
Battery Manufacturing Equipment Enterprises
Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
Suzhou Maxwell Technologies Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Yinghe Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen S.C New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Hangke Technology Co., Ltd.
Wuxi Autowell Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Lyric Robot Intelligent Automation Co., Ltd.
Yingkou Jinchen Machinery Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Colibri Technologies Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Kstar Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
Fujian Nebula Electronics Co., Ltd.
Mécanuméric (Shanghai) Industrial Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Manst Technology Co., Ltd.
Ningde Sikeqi Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Geesun Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
Material Manufacturing Equipment Enterprises
Jiangsu Myande Energy-saving Evaporation Equipment Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Huahong Environmental Protection Equipment Co., Ltd.
Hefei Hengli Equipment Co., Ltd.
Enerpat (Jiangsu) Environmental Co., Ltd.
Gaoneng Shuzao (Xi'an) Technology Co., Ltd.
Yijia Pump Industry (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Yifu Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
Ningbo Keao Flow Instrument Co., Ltd.
Shijiazhuang Dingwei Chemical Equipment Engineering Co., Ltd.
Gaodao Sealing Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
RIGHTLEDER (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.
Guizhou Weihua Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhongyu (Tianjin) New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Changzhou Boduan Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd.
Jiangxi Longentech Environmental Protection Equipment Co., Ltd.
Ningbo Xici Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Hebei Yanming Chemical Equipment Co., Ltd.
Analyst Views on Iron Phosphate
LFP Core Precursor, Cornerstone of the Lithium Battery Industry Chain
Ammonium Process for Market Stability, Iron Process for Cost Reduction, Multiple Processes in Parallel
Technology Iteration Drives Cost Reduction, Consolidating a Stable Supply Chain Foundation
Representative Enterprises of the Ammonium Process Route
Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Guizhou Hention New Energy Materials Co., Ltd.
Guizhou Yayou New Materials Co., Ltd.
Hubei Xingyou New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
CNGR Advanced Material Co., Ltd.
Guizhou Phosphate Chemical New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Hunan Yacheng New Energy Co., Ltd.
Representative Enterprises of the Iron Process Route
Shandong Caike New Materials Co., Ltd.
Yuntu New Energy Materials (Jingzhou) Co., Ltd.
Tangshan Hengkun New Energy Materials Co., Ltd.
Representative Enterprises of the Sodium Process Route
Henan Baili New Energy Materials Co., Ltd.
Tongling Nayuan Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Analyst Views on LFP
The Dominant Material in Both Energy Storage and NEV Markets
Leading Across Multiple Technology Routes, Chinese Enterprises Setting Global Benchmarks
Supporting the Scaling and High-Quality Development of the New Energy Industry
Representative Enterprises of the Iron Phosphate Process
Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Materials Co., Ltd.
Hubei Wanrun New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Youshan New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
Shandong Fengyuan Lithium Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Changzhou Liyuan New Energy Technology (LBM) Co., Ltd.
Guizhou Anda Technology Energy Co., Ltd.
Hubei Rongtong High-tech Advanced Materials Group Co., Ltd.
Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd.
Representative Enterprises of Ferrous Oxalate Method
Fulin Precision Machining Co., Ltd.
Hunan Pengbo New Material Co., Ltd.
Representative Enterprises of Liquid-Phase Method
Shenzhen Dynanonic Co., Ltd.
Representative Enterprises of Iron Oxide Red Method
Sichuan GCL Lithium Battery Technology Co., Ltd.
Analyst Views in Ternary Cathode
Core Material for High-End Power, Accelerating High-Nickel Technology Iteration
Deepening Integrated Resource Layout, Leading Global Industry Direction
Enabling Long Driving Range and High-End Upgrades for NEVs
Representative Enterprises of Ternary Cathode Material
Gansu Jinchuan Reshine New Material Co., Ltd.
Tianjin B&M Technology Co., Ltd.
Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Brunp Recycling Technology Co., Ltd.
Minmetals New Energy Materials (Hunan) Co., Ltd.
Tianjin Guoan MGL New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Yibin Libode New Materials Co., Ltd.
Analyst Views on Anode Materials
Industry Leaders Drive Iteration
More New Players Emerge
Industry Upgrades Accelerate
Anode Material Enterprises
Liyang Tianmu Advanced Battery Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Lanxi Zhide New Energy Materials Co., Ltd.
Anhui Yijin New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
BTR New Material Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Shanshan Technology Co., Ltd.
Shijiazhuang Shangtai Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Kaijin New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Hunan Zhongke Shinzoom Co., Ltd.
Jiangxi Zichen Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenghua New Materials Technology (Meishan) Co., Ltd.
Analyst Views on Solid-State Industry
Next-Generation Battery Technology, Semi-Solid-State Mass Production Accelerates
Full Supply Chain Matrix Takes Initial Shape, Ushering in a New Era of Diversified Application Scenarios
Representative Enterprises of Solid-State Battery Technology
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited
Qingtao (Kunshan) Energy Development Group Co., Ltd.
Beijing WELION New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
CATL New Energy Battery Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Fengli New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Hytzer New Energy (Changzhou) Co., Ltd.
Representative Enterprises of Solid-State Electrolyte
Shanghai Emperor of Cleaning Hi-Tech Co., Ltd.
Liyang CASOL Energy New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Fengli New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
LionGo (Changzhou) New Energy Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Analyst Views on Sodium-Ion Battery Industry
An Emerging Force in Energy Storage and Low-Speed Mobility, with Prominent Cost Advantages
Self-Controlled Entire Industry Chain, Scaled Capacity Release
Forging a Globally Leading Sodium-Ion Battery Industry Landscape
Representative Enterprises of Sodium-Ion Battery Cells
Shanxi Huanaxinneng Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Highstar Sodium Star Technology Co., Ltd.
Vicor Technology Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu ZTE Pylon Battery Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Yingong Technology Co., Ltd.
Shuangdeng Group
Beijing HiNa Battery Technology Co., Ltd.
Chilwee Power Group Co., Ltd.
Representative Enterprises of Sodium-Ion Battery Anode
Chengdu BSG Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Rongna New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Wuhan Tianna Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhuhai Nagan New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Hunan Nake New Materials Co., Ltd.
Representative Enterprises of Sodium-Ion Battery Cathode Materials
Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Zoolnasm Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Jiana Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Xiamen Xingrong New Energy Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Huzhou Yingna New Energy Materials Co., Ltd.
Yibin Tianyuan Lithium Battery New Materials Co., Ltd.
Anhui Xinna New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang NaTRIUM Energy Co., Ltd.
Representative Enterprises of Sodium-Ion Battery Electrolyte
Zhuhai Smoothway Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.
LionGo (Changzhou) New Energy Co., Ltd.
Huzhou Kunlun ENCHEM Battery Materials Co., Ltd.
Analyst Views on Recycling Industry
Core Carrier of Lithium Battery Green Recycling, Key Support for Dual-Carbon Strategy
Full Value Chain Taking Shape, Integrated Leaders Driving Closed-Loop Development
Facilitating Sustainable Development Across the Full Life Cycle of the Lithium Battery Industry
Representative Enterprises in Lithium Battery Recycling
Guangdong Brunp Recycling Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Huayou Recycling Technology Co., Ltd.
GEM Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Sunwoda Recycled Materials Co., Ltd.
Anhui Nandu Huabo New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Anhui Xunying New Energy Group Co., Ltd.
Wuhan Power Battery Regeneration Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Jiecheng New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Anhui Hengchuangruineng Environmental Protection Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Jiujiang Tinci Resource Recycling Technology Co., Ltd.
Jiangxi Ganfeng Recycling Technology Co., Ltd.
Ganzhou Longkai Technology Co., Ltd.
Shangrao Huanli Recycling Technology Co., Ltd.
Ganzhou Tengyuan Cobalt New Materials Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Tianneng New Materials Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Fangyuan New Material Group Co., Ltd.
Guizhou CNGR New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Hunan Keyking Recycling Technology Co., Ltd.
Shandong Meiduo Technology Co., Ltd.
Anhui Nandu Huabo New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanxi Yaxin GEM Qingyuan Recycling Technology Co., Ltd.
Henan Zhongxin New Materials Co., Ltd.
At the banquet on the first day of the CLNB 2026 (The 11th New Energy Industry Chain Expo), Zhengyong Huang, Deputy General Manager of the Iron Phosphate Division of Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd., and Liang Liu, Deputy General Manager of the Energy Storage Division of REPT Battero Energy Co., Ltd., took the stage to receive the awards on behalf of the award winning enterprises.
Shirley Wang, Vice President of SMM, presented awards to the winners!
SMM congratulates the above award-winning enterprises and thanks all industry peers for their support!
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