CBAK Energy secures $11.6mn order from major African electric mobility player

Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer CBAK Energy confirmed a $11.6mn order for LFP cylindrical batteries to power the electric motorcycle fleet of a rapidly growing African group.

Share:

Chinese manufacturer CBAK Energy Technology Inc. announced it has received a $11.6mn (approximately CNY84.2mn) order from the leading electric mobility player in Africa. The order was placed by a client operating a growing network of electric motorcycles and battery-swapping stations across the African continent.

The deal was concluded through its subsidiary Nanjing CBAK New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and involves the supply of the Model 32140, a high-capacity lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cylindrical battery. This technology is designed for high-performance applications, particularly in the light mobility sector. CBAK Energy expects this partnership could result in additional orders totalling up to $55mn.

A partnership focused on emerging markets

The client company, unnamed in the official release, is described as the largest electric vehicle operator in Africa. The group has implemented a battery-swapping distribution model that bypasses local electric infrastructure limitations.

The batteries will be integrated into electric motorcycles engineered to suit road conditions across Africa. The client, claiming local production and fast distribution in multiple markets, is expanding a logistical and industrial network that presents a strategic opportunity for Asian component suppliers.

Commercial and logistical outlook

This transaction strengthens CBAK Energy’s presence outside Asia and aligns with a broader strategy to expand into developing economies. Zhiguang Hu, Chief Executive Officer of CBAK Energy, stated that the contract reflects growing international demand for reliable energy storage solutions.

“We are pleased to support this project, which allows us to reinforce our presence in regions where fast electrification is needed,” Mr Hu said in a statement issued on June 9. However, he did not disclose details on delivery schedules or the locations of future production units intended to fulfil these orders.

Tulip Innovation has obtained a third injunction in Germany against Sunwoda Group in a battery technology patent case, strengthening its position in the electric vehicle components market.
NovaSource Power Services has been selected to manage operations and maintenance for the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub, a key 1.6 GWh energy storage infrastructure at the heart of Victoria’s energy strategy.
Desay Battery unveiled its new generation of energy storage solutions in Changsha, focusing on proactive safety and innovations for data centres and the global market.
A 500 MW independent energy storage site has just been connected to the grid near Kashgar, marking a significant step forward in the modernisation of southern Xinjiang’s electricity network.
Macsen Labs announces a major advancement with its Prussian White material for Sodium-Ion batteries. The company files a provisional patent and moves to the pilot-scale production phase.
AMEA Power has commissioned a 300 MWh battery energy storage system in Egypt, a first for the country, extending the Aswan solar site’s activity and consolidating its presence in the African market.
SolaREIT announces it has committed more than $125mn to battery storage projects, supporting over 1.4 GW across the United States with land solutions dedicated to sector developers.
Driven by rising electricity demand, the battery energy storage systems market is set to soar, according to The Insight Partners, growing from $41.97bn in 2024 to $143.28bn in 2031 at an average annual rate of 17.91%.
A potential removal of grid fees exemption for battery storage systems is raising concerns among players in Germany's energy sector, fearing negative impacts on investment and the development of this key infrastructure.
Canadian Solar's subsidiary commissions the Papago Storage facility, supplying electricity to Arizona Public Service to meet high summer demand, thus strengthening local energy capacity with a total potential of 1,800 MWh.
EDF Power Solutions has been selected by the Japanese government to build a 110 MW lithium-ion battery after winning a public tender aimed at enhancing the flexibility of the country's electricity grid.
Atmos Renewables has completed financing for a 100 MW battery energy storage system in Western Australia, marking the company's first asset of this type in the region and strengthening its presence in the Australian energy market.
Eos Energy Enterprises has received an additional $22.7mn from the US Department of Energy to complete the first phase of its battery manufacturing project in the United States, bringing total funding to $90.9mn.
A Wood Mackenzie report estimates required battery investments at $1.2 trillion to integrate an additional 5,900 GW of renewable energy, highlighting battery storage systems' key role in stabilising electrical grids.
Chinese company HyperStrong and Swedish firm Repono AB announce a strategic agreement to jointly implement large-scale energy storage projects totalling 1.4 GWh in Europe by the end of 2027.
Globeleq and African Rainbow Energy finalise financing for Africa's largest standalone battery energy storage project, raising ZAR 5.4 billion ($300 million) from Absa and Standard Bank in South Africa.
Matrix Renewables and Pioneer Community Energy have signed an energy capacity contract for a 22 MW battery storage project in Kern County, operational from early 2026.
The Ignitis Group is starting the construction of three battery energy storage systems in Lithuania, with a combined capacity of 291 MW and a total investment of €130mn.
Alinta Energy has appointed GenusPlus Group to build the first phase of the Reeves Plains Energy Hub Battery, a high-capacity storage facility designed to support grid stability in South Australia.
A partnership between Indonesia Battery and Contemporary Amperex Technology aims to launch a lithium-ion battery plant in Indonesia by the end of 2026, with a 6.9 gigawatt-hour capacity and planned expansion.