Liyang, Changzhou, has launched a historic collaboration between Chinese and German industry leaders to develop a new global standard for high-safety, customized battery solutions tailored to data center applications. The landmark initiative, announced at a signing ceremony on April 3, unites China’s advanced battery technology with Germany’s rigorous engineering and certification frameworks.

Representatives from key enterprises and research institutions in both countries formalized their partnership through the Global Standard Agreement for Tailor-made Battery Chemistry. The agreement outlines a multi-phase development roadmap, beginning with detailed market analysis and technical specifications by 2025, followed by prototype testing in 2026. The joint effort will prioritize critical performance metrics including energy density, operational safety, and environmental durability, with applications specifically optimized for European market requirements.

RWTH Aachen University will oversee end-to-end technical validation, ensuring compliance with EU safety certifications and cutting-edge design standards. The collaboration also includes regular cross-border technical exchanges and joint commercialization efforts.

Liyang’s leadership in next-generation battery technology provides a strong foundation for the initiative. Since pivoting to advanced battery R&D in 2016, the city has achieved 37 core technological breakthroughs, particularly in solid-state and sodium-ion batteries. Today, it hosts China’s largest county-level power battery industrial cluster, encompassing the full supply chain from raw materials to smart manufacturing systems.

Over the past three years, Liyang’s power battery sector has grown at a 42 percent compound annual rate, with international partnerships tripling in number. Its export market now spans 23 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, underscoring Liyang’s growing influence in the global energy landscape.

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