220 kV Ru'an ESS Power Station in Shanxi Goes Operational

[SMM Data: Complete Summary of SMM March 2026 Import and Export Data] SMM March 2026 import and export data showed: copper cathode net imports were lower YoY; primary aluminum imports reached 255,000 mt, up 14.8% YoY; refined lead imports surged significantly; zinc ingot imports were up 220% MoM; tin ore imports were up 122% YoY; silver imports were up 93% MoM; steel exports rebounded MoM; PV module export value was up 122.7% MoM; silicon metal exports were up 43% MoM, and magnesium exports hit a multi-year high. Among new energy materials, exports of LiPF6 and artificial graphite surged significantly.

The user-side ESS power station of Jiangsu Yonggang Group was recently connected to grid and put into operation. With a capacity of 134.1 MW/260.8 megawatt hours, the station became the largest user-side energy storage project in operation in Suzhou. The project is expected to deliver an annual discharge of 120 million kWh, helping the enterprise save over 40 million yuan in electricity costs each year. In terms of technology, the commissioned energy storage project adopted LFP battery and string-type technology systems, covering an area of approximately 23 mu. The project operates on a core model of "peak shaving and valley filling," implementing a daily strategy of two charges and two discharges: charging and storing electricity during valley periods, and discharging to support production during the noon peak and evening peak periods. Through this approach, the project precisely matched the production load curve, not only maximizing economic benefits and energy utilization efficiency, but also significantly improving PV absorption rates and effectively promoting the integration of green electricity into the entire production process.