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NingboMay 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The global new energy industry is currently entering a new phase of accelerated development and structural reshaping. As core components of the industrial chain, power batteries and energy storage batteries have become strategic priorities for countries aiming to position themselves in the next round of industrial competition. Meanwhile, Chinese enterprises face increasingly unavoidable key challenges when entering and establishing themselves in international markets, including regulatory compliance constraints, testing and verification requirements, and international certification barriers.
On May 7, 2026, Huzhou Yaoning Solid-State Battery Research Institute Co., Ltd. Ningbo Branch (hereinafter referred to as “Jiyao Tongxing”) and DEKRA held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony in Ningbo. The two parties will engage in in-depth collaboration in areas such as power and energy storage battery testing and verification, type certification, and international market access.
At the event, management and technical experts from both sides gathered to witness the launch of the cooperation. Attendees at the strategic cooperation signing ceremony included Lou Benjie, Head of the Test and Trial Production Center at Jiyao Tongxing Battery Research Institute; Liu Jin, Expert at the Test and Trial Production Center; Wu Hangjun, Senior Vice President of DEKRA Asia Pacific and Managing Director of DEKRA China Mainland and Hong Kong; and Gu Li, General Manager of DEKRA China Mainland and Southeast Asia Automotive Type Certification.
Executive Voices: From Technological Breakthroughs to Global Markets
During the address session, leaders from both sides shared insights on corporate development and cooperation prospects. Mr. Lou Benjie stated: “On the occasion of the official launch of the strategic cooperation between Huzhou Yaoning Solid-State Battery Research Institute Co., Ltd. Ningbo Branch and DEKRA, I would like, on behalf of the Test and Trial Production Center of Jiyao Tongxing Battery Research Institute, to extend a warm welcome to the DEKRA team. The initiation of the ‘Witness Laboratory’ authorization cooperation at the Jiyao Tongxing Battery Research Institute Hangzhou Bay Test Center not only marks the international recognition of the institute’s testing capabilities but will also further promote certification autonomy, testing efficiency, and brand internationalization. In the future, leveraging DEKRA’s global certification system, both parties will deepen cooperation in the field of power and energy storage battery cells, jointly advancing the standardization and globalization of new energy battery testing technologies.”
Mr. Wu Hangjun stated: “I am delighted to be in Ningbo to attend the strategic cooperation signing ceremony between DEKRA and Jiyao Tongxing. On behalf of DEKRA, I would like to thank Jiyao Tongxing for their trust. As a globally leading inspection, testing, and certification organization, DEKRA possesses deep technical expertise and global service capabilities in battery testing and international certification. Through this cooperation, both parties will strengthen synergy in areas such as power and energy storage battery testing and certification, as well as international market access, helping Jiyao Tongxing further enhance product safety and global competitiveness. Together, we will support the high-quality international expansion of Chinese new energy brands, achieving mutual benefits and sustainable development.”
Signing + Unveiling: Cooperation Officially Enters the ‘Implementation Phase’
Witnessed by guests at the event, Mr. Lou Benjie and Mr. Wu Hangjun formally signed the “Memorandum of Understanding” on behalf of their respective organizations. This signing marks the full launch of cooperation between the two parties in power and energy storage battery testing, certification, and international market access.
The subsequent unveiling ceremony further signified the transition of the cooperative relationship from strategic alignment to substantive advancement, implying deeper synergy in future projects.
During the event, both teams also visited the laboratory of Jiyao Tongxing Battery Research Institute, engaging in in-depth discussions on battery testing capabilities, verification processes, and future cooperation directions. This further clarified the collaborative path in testing, certification, and technical synergy moving forward.
This cooperation is not only an integration of complementary resources but also holds significant industry importance. Both parties will jointly enhance the international competitiveness of new energy products, facilitating the alignment of China’s power battery technology with international standards. Looking ahead, competition in the power battery industry will not only be about technology but also about standards and certification systems. The strategic cooperation between Jiyao Tongxing and DEKRA will create a more efficient and reliable ‘passport’ for Chinese new energy enterprises to go global, accelerating their entry into international markets.