On March 9, Hanwa Co., Ltd. announced that it had concluded a distribution agreement with Chinese battery manufacturer REPT BATTERO Energy Co., Ltd. (REPT). Under the agreement, Hanwa will act as a distributor of REPT products in Japan and will enter the stationary energy storage market.
REPT BATTERO Energy Co., Ltd. is a Tier 1 battery manufacturer under Tsingshan Holding Group, a Chinese stainless-steel producer. The company manufactures lithium-ion battery cells, modules, and energy storage systems (ESS). In the ESS segment, REPT has recorded significant shipment volumes and has expanded its sales globally, supported by research and development activities and competitive pricing.
Hanwa Co., Ltd. has maintained a long-standing cooperative relationship with Tsingshan Holding Group and has jointly developed multiple joint ventures in the stainless steel, carbon steel, and battery materials sectors. The latest agreement is based on this relationship, and Hanwa said it aims to address growing demand for energy storage driven by the expansion of renewable energy adoption and contribute to the development of Japan’s energy infrastructure.
Overview of REPT BATTERO Energy Co., Ltd.
Company name: REPT BATTERO Energy Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: Wenzhou, China
Established: 2017
Registered capital: RMB 2,276,874 thousand
Production capacity: 106 GWh
Products: EV and ESS battery cells, modules, cabinet products, and 5.015 MWh containerized systems
Listing: Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 666)
REPT BATTERO Energy Co., Ltd. is scheduled to participate in the 13th Tokyo Battery Summit. The company is expected to deliver opening remarks at the networking reception of the event, which will be held on March 17–18 in Onarimon, Tokyo, and organized by IRuniverse.
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(Reported by IRuniverse, K.Kuribara, Translated by IRuniverse, Midori Fushimi)
