Press Release
SINEXCEL a global pioneer in modular energy storage, EV charging and power quality solutions, unveils the World’s First Grid-Forming Energy Storage System (ESS) for Low-Altitude Logistics Station with Shenzhen Qihay, a prominent technology firm specialising in intelligent vehicles and low-altitude economy.
This milestone validates the feasibility of grid-forming energy storage in low-altitude logistics, setting a new benchmark for integrating next-generation power systems with emerging low-altitude infrastructure.
A Global First: Grid-forming energy storage powers drone logistics
As the industry’s first public service hub, this station features a parcel locker alongside a “Lithium + Sodium” hybrid grid-forming ESS.
The locker enables AI-driven drone dispatch, smart warehousing, and efficient data processing, enabling 5kg deliveries within a 15km radius. Additional commercial pilots for low-altitude logistics hubs and bases are anticipated to commence in June.
Technical breakthrough: Lithium-sodium hybrid grid-forming energy storage
This ESS is a key achievement under Guangdong Province’s major R&D initiative on grid-forming energy storage converters. It offers high reliability, long lifespan, and enhanced energy density, delivering robust support for next-gen urban power systems.
Energy & operation challenges in the low-altitude economy
Drone delivery stations encounter critical challenges; most small drones possess a flight time of only 15–20 minutes, requiring frequent recharging. In remote areas, inadequate power infrastructure disrupts operations, while high electricity costs at rural stations constrain large-scale commercialisation.
Integrated energy hub for low-altitude applications
This grid-forming ESS can seamlessly integrate with solar and charging stations to create a mobile, all-in-one “solar-storage-charging” energy hub, delivering timely and reliable power for remote logistics and agricultural scenarios.
Flexible and cost-effective deployment
Easily re-deployable, the ESS can be swiftly relocated, minimising redundant infrastructure investments and accommodating rural or emergency applications. Its long lifecycle further reduces depreciation and operational costs.
Leading innovation in the low-altitude economy and beyond
SINEXCEL will persist in driving technological innovation, accelerating the deployment of grid-forming energy storage and charging infrastructure in the low-altitude economy. We will also explore new frontiers, contributing to the global energy transition and empowering the growth of emerging industries.
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