Hithium

Established in 2019 by founder Jeff Wu and co-founder Jason Wang, Hithium is a Xiamen-based manufacturer specializing in stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS). The company's leadership team, which includes former technical staff from CATL, leverages extensive experience in the lithium-ion battery field to focus exclusively on the BESS market, rather than diversifying into electric vehicle batteries. This dedicated strategy allows for concentrated research and development efforts on optimizing products for stationary applications.

Hithium's business model revolves around the vertically integrated production and direct sale of lithium-ion battery products, from cells and modules to complete, containerized BESS solutions. Revenue is generated through these sales to a global client base that includes utility-scale project developers, commercial and industrial (C&I) users, and residential customers. The company provides customized systems for large-scale projects, which often involve long-term contracts, and is also exploring service and maintenance agreements for its installed systems. With a global footprint that includes locations in Germany, Dubai, and the U.S., Hithium serves grid operators and renewable energy companies worldwide.

The product portfolio features lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries designed for longevity and safety. Hithium has developed a range of products to meet different market needs, including its 314Ah cell with an 11,000-cycle life and the 5MWh "∞Block" container designed to reduce land costs and increase energy throughput. In late 2024, the company unveiled three new products: the ∞Power 6.25MWh BESS for 2h/4h applications, the ∞Cell N162Ah sodium-ion battery for utility-scale storage, and the HeroES installation-free home microgrid system. A key milestone was the launch of the world's first kAh battery cell, the MIC 1130Ah, which boasts a lifecycle of up to 15,000 cycles.

The company has demonstrated rapid growth, becoming a unicorn (valued over $1 billion) by 2023 and ranking among the top five global BESS shippers that same year. Total battery shipments reached 11 GWh by the end of 2023, with the company tripling its supplied capacity between 2022 and 2023. Hithium has pursued an aggressive capacity expansion plan, aiming to increase from 70 GWh at the end of 2023 to 135 GWh by 2025. This expansion is supported by significant fundraising, including a Series C round in July 2023 that raised over $621 million from investors like China Life Insurance and Financial Street Capital. In May 2025, the company inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Texas, a key step in its strategy to localize production for the North American market.

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