Nearly 100 Enterprises Shortlisted! 2026 SMM Tier1 List Officially Unveiled at CLNB 2026

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.

SMM Global Tier 1 Supplier Rankings

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.

SMM Global Tier 1 Supplier Rankings, 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 Global Tier 1 Supplier Rankings

(The following enterprises are listed in no particular order)

Analyst Views on Energy Storage Battery Cells

Utility Storage Flourishes, Chinese Players Dominate 

BTM (Behind-the-Meter) Storage 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.

Shenzhen Pengcheng Unlimited New Energy Co., Ltd.

Envision Dynamics Technology(Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.

SVOLT Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

China Automotive New Energy Battery Technology Co., Ltd.

Representative Companies for BTM (Behind-the-Meter) Storage Cells

REPT Battero Energy Co., Ltd.

Guangzhou Great Power Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

EVE Energy Co., Ltd.

Pylon Technologies 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.

China Automotive 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 Utility-Scale Energy Storage Integration

Expansion of Behind-the-Meter (BTM) 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

Canadian Solar Inc.

Xyz Storage Technology Corp. Ltd.

RCT POWER

Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.

Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co., Ltd.

CRRC ZHUZHOU ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO.,LTD.

Envision Energy Co., Ltd.

Risen Energy Co., Ltd.

China Electric Equipment Group Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd

Guangzhou Zhiguang Electric Co., Ltd.

BYD Energy Storage Co., Ltd.

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. 

Behind-the-Meter (BTM) ESS Integrators

Weiheng Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Hoenergy Power Technology Co. Ltd. 

Xi'an JD Energy Co., Ltd.

Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd.

Fox Ess Co.,Ltd

Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Robestec Energy Co., Ltd.

Sigenergy Technology Co., Ltd.

Xiamen Ampace Technology Co., Ltd.

Pylon Technologies Co., Ltd.

Suzhou PotisEdge Co., Ltd. 

Wanbang Digital Energy Co., Ltd.

Ningbo Deye Technology Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen ATESS Power 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 Saving Technology Co., Ltd.

Beijing SOJO Electric Co., Ltd.

SolaX Power Network Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.

Sigenergy Technology 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.

Canadian Solar Inc.

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.

SolarSpace

Ningbo Ulica Solar Co., Ltd. 

ZNShine PV-Tech Co., Ltd.

AE Solar 

Solar Tracker Suppliers

Jiangsu Guoqiang Xingsheng Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

Arctech Solar

Antai New Energy

ESET Solar 

Trina Tracker

VG Solar 

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 Automation Co., Ltd.

Yingkou Jinchen Machinery Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Colibri Technologies Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Kstar Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

Fujian Nebula Electronics Co., Ltd.

Mikrouna (Shanghai) Intelligent Technology Ltd.

Shenzhen Manst Technology Co., Ltd.

Ningde Sike Qi 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.

Hengli Eletek Co.,Ltd

Enerpat (Jiangsu) Environmental Co., Ltd.

Energy Digital Manufacturing (Xi'an) Technology Co., Ltd

EFALI Pump Industry(Guangdong) Co.,Ltd

Guangdong Yifu Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.

Ningbo Kio Flow Instruments Co., Ltd.

Shijiazhuang Dingwei Chemical Equipment Engineering Co., Ltd.

Gaodao Sealing Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

RIGHTLEDER (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.

Guizhou micro-chemical Technology Co., Ltd.

Zhongyu (Tianjin) New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

Changzhou Primary Equipment Co., Ltd.

Jiangxi RONT Environmental Protection Equipment Co., Ltd.

Ningbo Souwest Magnetech 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 Tsaker New Material 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 Science and 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 Mengguli New Materials Science&Technology Co., Ltd.

Yibin Libao New Materials Co., Ltd.

Analyst Views on Anode Materials

Industry Leaders Drive Iteration

More New Players Emerge

Industry Upgrades Accelerate 

Anode Material Enterprises

Tianmulake Excellent Anode Materials Co., Ltd.

Lanxi Zed New Energy Materials Co., Ltd.

Anhui Iametal 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.

Shinghwa Advanced Material Technology (Meishan) Co., Ltd.

Analyst Views on Solid-State Battery 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.

China Automotive New Energy Battery Technology Co., Ltd.

Zhejiang FunLithium 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 Technology Co., Ltd

Zhejiang FunLithium 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 Huana Xinneng Technology Co., Ltd.

Highstar Sodium Battery (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.   

Veken Technology.,Ltd.

Jiangsu Pylon Battery Co., Ltd.

Jiangsu Yingong Technology Co., Ltd.

Shuangdeng Group Co., Ltd.
Beijing Zhongke Hai Na Technology Co., Ltd.

Chaowei Power Group Co., Ltd

Representative Enterprises of Sodium-Ion Battery Anode

Chengdu Best 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 Power 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 Circular Technology Co., Ltd.

Ganzhou Longkai Technology Co., Ltd.

Shangrao Huanli Circular 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 Green Qingyuan Circular 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!