Sichuan Boruian New Energy Storage Base Breaks Ground in Chengdu Xinjin – Joint Venture Between Zhongxin General and Anzfu Energy

Historic group photo at Boruian New Energy 5 GWh energy storage base groundbreaking featuring leaders from Zhongxin General, Anzfu Energy, Sichuan government, in Xinjin District, Chengdu, December 19, 2025
Sichuan Boruian New Energy Co., Ltd. held a groundbreaking ceremony on December 19, 2025, for its 300 million RMB energy storage manufacturing base in Xinjin District, Chengdu. The joint venture between Zhongxin General Electric Energy (National "Little Giant" Enterprise) and Jiangsu Anzfu Energy Technology will achieve 5 GWh annual production capacity, supporting China's dual-carbon goals and the Sichuan-Chongqing region's clean energy transition.

Xinjin, Chengdu, December 19, 2025 – Sichuan Boruian New Energy Co., Ltd. held a grand groundbreaking ceremony for its energy storage manufacturing base in Yongshang Town, Xinjin District, Chengdu. The project represents a strategic collaboration between Sichuan Zhongxin General Electric Energy Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Anzfu Energy Technology Co., Ltd., marking a significant milestone in China’s energy storage industry development.

Watch the highlights from the December 19, 2025 groundbreaking ceremony:

Strategic Partnership Drives Energy Storage Innovation

The groundbreaking ceremony, which began at 9:45 AM, attracted over 100 guests including government officials, industry partners, and academic representatives. Among the distinguished attendees was Zhao Yu, First-Level Inspector of Sichuan Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce and Counselor to Sichuan Provincial People’s Government, Yang Min, Member of Xinjin District Government Party Group and Director of Economic Development Zone Management Committee, and Li Jianming, Chief Technology Expert of State Grid Sichuan Electric Power Company, IEEE Senior Member, and Technical Advisor to Zhongxin General.

Complete by 8:08 AMBoruian groundbreaking ceremony venue fully prepared with seating, stage, and decorations in Xinjin by 8:08 AM
Ceremony venue ready by 8:08 AM, with 100 parking spaces planned for guests including government officials and industry partners.

The meticulous preparation began early in the morning, with Chairman Li Xia arriving at 6:00 AM to personally oversee all arrangements. By 8:08 AM, the venue was fully prepared with seating for over 100 guests. As attendees arrived throughout the morning, all 100 planned parking spaces were filled, reflecting strong industry interest in this significant energy storage project.

Industry partners and government officials arrive at Boruian groundbreaking ceremony venue by 8:47 AM
By 8:47 AM, guests including State Grid experts and university representatives begin arriving at the ceremony site.
Temporary parking lot completely full at Boruian ceremony with over 100 vehicles by 9:42 AM
Parking area reaches full capacity, demonstrating the high level of interest in Boruian’s 5 GWh energy storage project.
Another view of fully occupied parking area at Boruian New Energy groundbreaking ceremony in Xinjin
Second view of packed parking area, with vehicles from government agencies, corporations, and universities.

Project Overview and Investment Scale

The new manufacturing facility occupies 65 mu (approximately 43,000 square meters) with a total investment of nearly 300 million RMB. Upon completion, the base will achieve an annual production capacity of 5 GWh energy storage products, generating an estimated annual output value of 1 billion RMB. The facility will focus on:

  • Energy storage system integration
  • Lithium battery PACK manufacturing with automated production lines
  • BMS (Battery Management System) technology
  • EMS (Energy Management System) technology
  • PCS (Power Conversion System) integration
  • Intelligent cloud platform operation and maintenance

Company Leaders Emphasize Market Potential and Commitment

Chen Yong, Chairman of Jiangsu Anzfu Energy Technology, expressed strong confidence in the Sichuan-Chongqing market potential: “Under the global energy transition and China’s dual-carbon goals, the energy storage industry is entering a golden development period. The Sichuan-Chongqing region, as the core of western economy, has abundant energy resources, strong power demand, and significant grid peak-shaving pressure, creating vast market space for industrial and commercial energy storage.”

Chen Yong, Chairman of Jiangsu Anzfu Energy Technology, delivers keynote speech at Boruian ceremony
Chairman Chen Yong emphasizes Sichuan-Chongqing region’s vast energy storage market potential under China’s dual-carbon goals.

Chen highlighted Xinjin’s exceptional business environment, praising the district’s efficiency in land acquisition, approval processes, and contract signing. “This business environment, where speed coexists with warmth, makes us feel welcomed and energized,” he stated.

Chen emphasized that the Boruian project is based on strategic decisions regarding the national energy landscape in the Chengdu-Chongqing region market. He noted that Anzfu will leverage its technology and manufacturing experience to provide efficient and reliable energy storage solutions for regional energy security and industrial green transformation.

Li Xia, Chairman of Sichuan Zhongxin General Electric Energy, emphasized the collaborative nature of the venture: “Boruian New Energy is not a simple capital cooperation, but a deep strategic integration of technology and market, manufacturing and service, eastern operational experience and western foundation.”

Li Xia, Chairman of Zhongxin General (National Little Giant Enterprise), addresses Boruian groundbreaking ceremony
Chairman Li Xia emphasizes the strategic collaboration with Anzfu Energy and thanks State Grid expert Li Jianming for technical guidance.

Li noted that Zhongxin General, recognized as a National Specialized and New “Little Giant” Enterprise, brings deep expertise in intelligent power distribution and electrical equipment. “Our ZX TRANSFORMER product line has served customers worldwide for years, and now we’re applying this electrical engineering expertise to energy storage systems,” Li explained.

Li Xia, Chairman of Zhongxin General Electric Energy Co., Ltd., conducts final inspection before Boruian groundbreaking ceremony begins
Chairman Li Xia performs final walkthrough, ensuring every detail is perfect for the historic groundbreaking of the 5 GWh energy storage base.

In his address, Li expressed gratitude to the distinguished guests, particularly acknowledging Li Jianming, Chief Technology Expert of State Grid Sichuan Electric Power Company and IEEE Senior Member, who serves as Technical Advisor to Zhongxin General. “Having Mr. Li’s guidance ensures our energy storage systems will meet the highest standards of grid integration and safety,” Li Xia noted.

The company has expanded from its Sichuan-Chongqing base to national markets and overseas, exporting to Central Asia, Africa, Europe, and America, contributing to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Three Rounds of Strategic Signing Ceremonies

The groundbreaking event featured three comprehensive signing ceremonies, demonstrating Boruian’s extensive industry network:

Supply Chain Partnership Agreements

Zhang Shaokuan, General Manager of Zhongxin General, signed supply chain cooperation agreements with:

  • Shanghai Liangxin Electric Co., Ltd.
  • People’s Electric Group Co., Ltd.
  • ABB (China) Co., Ltd.
  • Schneider Electric (China) Co., Ltd.
  • Chongqing Wangbian Electric (Group) Co., Ltd.
Supply chain agreement signing with ABB, Schneider Electric, and Chinese electrical equipment leaders
Zhang Shaokuan signs partnerships ensuring world-class component quality for Boruian energy storage products.

These partnerships with global industry leaders ensure world-class component quality and technological excellence for Boruian’s energy storage products.

Market Strategic Cooperation Agreements

Qu Xianpeng, General Manager of Jiangsu Anzfu Energy, representing Boruian New Energy, signed market cooperation agreements with:

  • Kazakhstan Continental Construction LLC
  • Zhongcheng Energy Group Co., Ltd.
  • Sichuan Huadong Electric Group Co., Ltd.
  • Mianyang Xintou New Energy Co., Ltd.
Market cooperation agreement signing ceremony with international partners at Boruian ceremony
Qu Xianpeng (Anzfu General Manager) signs agreements with partners from Kazakhstan and Chinese energy companies.

These strategic partnerships demonstrate the project’s international reach and alignment with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, while also establishing a strong foundation for domestic market expansion.

Industry-University-Research Collaboration

Xia Fawan, Vice General Manager and shareholder of Zhongxin General, representing Boruian New Energy, signed industry-university-research cooperation agreements with:

  • Southwest University of Science and Technology
  • Southwest Jiaotong University
  • Chengdu University of Information Technology
  • University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
  • Southwest Petroleum University
Five major universities sign R&D collaboration agreements with Boruian New Energy at ceremony
Academic partnership signing drives energy storage technology innovation through university collaboration.

These academic partnerships will drive energy storage technology innovation through collaborative research and development, ensuring Boruian remains at the forefront of technological advancement.

Virtual Power Plant Technology Demonstration

Professor Wei Zhenbo from the School of Electrical Engineering at Sichuan University presented real-time operational data from the virtual power plant system jointly developed by Sichuan University and Zhongxin General. The demonstration showcased the system’s operating principles and current project implementation progress, highlighting the technological innovation capabilities of the partnership.

Professor Wei Zhenbo from Sichuan University demonstrates virtual power plant system at Boruian ceremony
Professor Wei showcases real-time operational data from the VPP system jointly developed with Zhongxin General.
Second view of Professor Wei Zhenbo explaining virtual power plant technology integration with energy storage
Detailed technical presentation showing how Zhongxin General integrates VPP technology with energy storage systems.

This advanced smart grid technology represents the convergence of Zhongxin General’s electrical expertise with next-generation energy management systems, positioning the company as a leader in both traditional power distribution and innovative energy storage solutions.

Ceremonial Highlights and Symbolic Groundbreaking

The ceremonial groundbreaking featured eight key leaders wielding golden shovels in a symbolic three-stage soil turning:

  • First shovel: Laying solid foundation for project development
  • Second shovel: Promoting business prosperity and efficient construction
  • Third shovel: Gathering wisdom and strength to create a beautiful future
Key leaders from Zhongxin General, Anzfu Energy, and government perform symbolic soil turning at Boruian ceremony
At 10:08 AM, eight leaders hold golden shovels for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the 65-mu manufacturing facility.

At 10:10 AM, as the third shovel of soil was turned, fireworks launched, truck horns sounded, and construction equipment raised their buckets in celebration, bringing the ceremony to its climax.

Fireworks launch as leaders turn the ceremonial third shovel at Boruian energy storage base groundbreaking
The symbolic third shovel at 10:09 AM triggers fireworks, construction equipment salute, marking official construction start.
Celebration fireworks mark official construction start of Boruian New Energy storage manufacturing base
Fireworks display concludes, symbolizing the bright future of energy storage industry in Sichuan-Chongqing region.

The celebration marked the beginning of construction for a facility that will produce 1 billion RMB in annual output value upon completion, representing a significant contribution to the region’s economic development and China’s clean energy transition.

Regional Significance and Industry Impact

Historic group photo at Boruian New Energy 5 GWh energy storage base groundbreaking featuring leaders from Zhongxin General, Anzfu Energy, Sichuan government, in Xinjin District, Chengdu, December 19, 2025
Leadership team at Boruian New Energy groundbreaking: 300 million RMB investment, 5 GWh capacity, joint venture between Zhongxin General (National “Little Giant”) and Anzfu Energy, with support from Sichuan government and Xinjin District government

The Boruian energy storage base positions Xinjin District as an emerging hub for energy storage manufacturing in Southwest China. The project is expected to:

  1. Attract upstream and downstream enterprises to cluster in the region
  2. Enhance Xinjin’s competitiveness in the new energy industry
  3. Provide efficient and safe energy storage products for industrial, commercial, and independent storage applications across Sichuan-Chongqing and nationwide
  4. Support regional energy security and green industrial transformation
  5. Contribute to China’s dual-carbon goals and clean energy transition

The Boruian project complements Zhongxin General’s existing business portfolio. While the company’s ZX TRANSFORMER brand continues to serve traditional power distribution markets, the new energy storage division positions the company at the forefront of China’s energy transition, creating synergies between conventional electrical equipment and next-generation energy solutions.

About Sichuan Zhongxin General Electric Energy Co., Ltd.

Sichuan Zhongxin General Electric Energy Co., Ltd. is a National Specialized and New “Little Giant” Enterprise with deep expertise in intelligent power distribution, electrical equipment, and new energy sectors. The company’s ZX TRANSFORMER brand is well-recognized in domestic and international markets for reliable power distribution solutions, with products exported to over 30 countries across Asia, Africa, and Europe. This extensive experience in electrical equipment manufacturing provides a solid foundation for Zhongxin General’s expansion into the energy storage sector.

Elite sales team of Zhongxin General poses for group photo at Boruian groundbreaking ceremony
The Zhongxin General sales team celebrates the launch of the new energy storage division alongside traditional ZX TRANSFORMER business.
Another group photo of Zhongxin General sales representatives at Boruian New Energy ceremony
Second photo of the sales team that will market Boruian’s 5 GWh annual capacity energy storage products.

The company adheres to core values of customer-centricity, innovation-driven development, and quality as the foundation, consistently delivering excellence in intelligent power distribution and electrical equipment sectors.

About Jiangsu Anzfu Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

Jiangsu Anzfu Energy Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in energy storage system integration, intelligent PACK manufacturing, and smart cloud platform operation and maintenance. The company brings advanced technology, management experience, and supply chain resources to the joint venture, supporting China’s energy storage industry development with comprehensive solutions for industrial, commercial, and grid-scale applications.

Technical Excellence and Advisory Support

Following the ceremony and signing events, distinguished guests toured Zhongxin General’s existing manufacturing facility. During the visit, technical discussions highlighted the depth of expertise supporting the Boruian project.

Li Jianming (State Grid Chief Expert) and Li Xianming (Zhongxin Chief Engineer) discuss at factory tour
State Grid Sichuan Chief Technology Expert and IEEE Senior Member exchanges insights with Zhongxin General’s engineering team.

Li Jianming, Chief Technology Expert of State Grid Sichuan Electric Power Company and IEEE Senior Member, who serves as Technical Advisor to Zhongxin General, engaged in in-depth technical discussions with the company’s engineering team, sharing insights on grid integration standards and energy storage system safety protocols. His decades of experience in power systems ensures that Boruian’s products will meet the most stringent national grid standards.

Looking Forward

Following the groundbreaking ceremony, guests toured Zhongxin General’s existing facilities located one kilometer from the Boruian construction site, gaining insights into the company’s current operations and technological capabilities.

Distinguished guests tour Zhongxin General's existing manufacturing facility after Boruian ceremony
Guests visit the ZX TRANSFORMER production facility, located one kilometer from the new Boruian construction site.

The visit concluded with a banquet at a local award-winning restaurant, fostering continued dialogue among industry partners and reinforcing the collaborative spirit that will drive the Boruian project forward.

The Boruian New Energy storage base is expected to commence production according to schedule, becoming a new landmark for Xinjin Economic Development Zone and a new engine for Sichuan’s new energy industry development. With strong government support, world-class partnerships, academic collaboration, and technical expertise, Boruian is well-positioned to become a leader in China’s rapidly growing energy storage sector.


Contact Information:

Company: Sichuan Boruian New Energy Co., Ltd.,

Address: Yongshang Town, Xinjin District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

E-mail: [email protected]


Full Leadership Speeches from the Ceremony

Read the complete remarks from both chairmen delivered at the groundbreaking ceremony. These speeches provide deeper insight into the strategic vision, partnership philosophy, and future plans for Borui’an New Energy.

Updated on 15th January 2026: Additional photos added showing the full parking lot at the ceremony.

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