CNESA is China's first and biggest NGO focusing on energy storage development, with over 800 members covering full chain incl. producers of materials, BMS, battery and PCS, grid and users, as well as service, finance and consulting firms. CNESA’s main focus is industry research, policy making influence, developing industry standards, event hosting and international communications. In addition to this, CNESA organises China’s largest dedicated energy storage expo, ESIE, which runs from April 10-12, 2025, in Beijing.
Their mission is to promote the development of a sustainable energy storage industry, through supporting of industry policy making, promoting applications and commercialisation, R&D efforts, tech standards and networking events.