On February 25, China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd. (CECEP) and CATL held a strategic partnership signing ceremony in Ningde, Fujian. Leveraging their respective advantages in industry expertise, technology, capital, global coordination capability, and brand reputation within the new energy industry, the two parties will collaborate closely across multiple areas, including new energy materials, research and innovation in energy storage technologies, procurement of energy storage equipment, and coordinated development of industries and projects. This partnership aims to jointly drive high-quality development in the energy storage industry.

CECEP is a state-owned enterprise specializing in energy conservation and clean energy supply, environmental protection, resource recycling, as well as new energy development and equipment manufacturing. CECEP boasts more than 700?subsidiaries, including six listed companies. Its business has?expanded across China and beyond, covering 110 countries and regions. CECEP has emerged as a?flagship enterprise in China's energy saving and environmental?protection field with the largest scale, the most complete range of?solutions, the widest coverage, and the strongest competitiveness.

CATL is a globally leading new energy technology company dedicated to delivering world-class solutions and services for global new energy applications. As of now, CATL has maintained the top position in global energy storage battery shipments for four consecutive years.

Moving forward, CATL will partner with more industry players to accurately identify market demands and continuously launch high-quality energy storage products and solutions, contributing to the realization of China's strategic "dual carbon" goals.