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High-performance cylindrical lithium cells designed for high rate discharge, extreme reliability, and localized battery pack assembly across Nigeria.
Nigeria, as Africa's largest economy and most populous nation, is undergoing an unprecedented energy transition. The traditional reliance on centralized power grids is facing severe challenges due to frequent grid collapses, high transmission losses, and limited generation capacity. Historically, Nigerian businesses and households have relied heavily on diesel and petrol generators to bridge the electricity gap. However, escalating fuel prices, environmental concerns, and the global push toward clean energy have catalyzed a monumental shift toward solar energy and high-capacity battery storage systems.
In this evolving landscape, high-capacity lithium-ion and alkaline batteries have emerged as critical infrastructure components. From Lagos to Kano, businesses are realizing that energy independence requires not just solar panels, but robust, long-lasting energy storage. High-capacity battery systems enable commercial enterprises, telecom operators, and residential estates to store excess solar energy generated during the day and discharge it during peak hours or grid outages, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
Launched to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, the Nigerian ETP highlights solar decentralization and localized battery storage as the primary pathways to electrify millions of off-grid households and power-hungry commercial hubs. This plan has accelerated the localized assembly of battery packs and increased the import of high-quality industrial cylindrical cells.
Understanding the local context is vital for deploying battery technologies effectively. In Nigeria, high-capacity batteries are primarily utilized in four key sectors:
With over 30,000 telecom towers nationwide, operators like MTN, Airtel, and Glo are replacing lead-acid batteries with high-capacity cylindrical lithium-ion packs. These batteries withstand Nigeria's high ambient temperatures and provide rapid recharge cycles, drastically reducing diesel consumption at remote tower sites.
Rural electrification programs utilize Solar Home Systems (SHS) and mini-grids. High-capacity 18650 and 21700 lithium cells are the preferred choices for these systems due to their high energy density, long cycle life, and low maintenance requirements compared to traditional lead-acid options.
In metropolitan areas like Lagos and Abuja, the shift towards electric tricycles (popularly known as Keke Napep) and e-bikes is gaining momentum. High-rate cylindrical lithium batteries provide the necessary power output and thermal stability required for daily heavy-duty transport cycles.
The Nigerian battery market is transitioning from importing fully assembled, low-quality lead-acid batteries to establishing local assembly plants for lithium-ion battery packs. Local engineers and tech startups are utilizing premium cylindrical cells, such as the 21700 and 18650 models, to design custom battery packs tailored to the unique voltage and thermal demands of Nigerian commercial operations. Furthermore, smart grid integration and Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled Battery Management Systems (BMS) are becoming standard, allowing remote monitoring of battery health across decentralized sites in Nigeria.
Sichuan Changhong New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in October 2006. As a subsidiary of Changhong Holding Group (one of the World’s Top 500 Brands), it is a national high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, manufacturing and sales of full-range alkaline batteries and lithium-ion batteries.
The company now operates six manufacturing bases in Mianyang (Sichuan), Jiaxing (Zhejiang), Taixing (Jiangsu), Huarong (Hunan), Shenzhen (Guangdong) and Chonburi (Thailand). It has an annual production and sales capacity of 3.5 billion alkaline manganese batteries, 600 million cylindrical lithium-ion batteries (including 18650, 21700, 26700 and other models), over 100 million small polymer batteries and over 100 million battery PACK sets.
It controls three subsidiaries: Zhejiang Changhong Feishi Electrical Appliance Industry Co., Ltd., Changhong Sanjie New Energy Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen Changhong Juheyuan Technology Co., Ltd.
The company is a listed enterprise in China (Stock Code: 920239), Top 100 Chinese Battery Companies, Vice Chairman Unit of China Battery Industry Association, Member of IEC Technical Committee on Primary Batteries, National High-Tech Enterprise, National Specialized, Sophisticated, Unique and New "Little Giant" Enterprise, the largest production base of high-rate cylindrical lithium batteries in Western China, National Green Factory, Sichuan Provincial Advanced Smart Factory, and included in the MIIT 5G Factory List.
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Over two decades of technological evolution and global expansion in the energy sector.
Changhong introduced advanced technologies and equipment for alkaline manganese batteries from Toshiba, entering the primary battery sector.
Changhong New Energy was independently registered and officially operated.
Introduced the world’s high-end Haiba production line for alkaline batteries.
Changhong Energy listed on the New Third Board; acquired Zhejiang Feishi to build a coastal production and export base.
Acquired Jiangsu Sanjie, entering the cylindrical lithium battery industry.
Established Mianyang Jiechuang, realizing large-scale capacity expansion of alkaline batteries and lithium batteries.
Changhong Energy officially listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 920239).
Acquired Shenzhen Juheyuan, entering the polymer lithium battery sector. Changhong Sanjie’s cylindrical lithium battery capacity exceeded 500 million units.
Hunan Changhong Juheyuan polymer battery capacity expanded. Preparation for Changhong New Energy Thailand Plant commenced.
Changhong New Energy Thailand Plant officially went into operation. Total alkaline battery capacity exceeded 3.5 billion units.
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