12.8 GWh Storage Network Officially Enters Commercial Operation
Envision Group’s 12.8 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery storage cluster in Inner Mongolia has completed the integration of an artificial intelligence (AI) management system and officially entered full commercial operation as of August 8. The cluster, centered around the Envision Jingyi Chagan Hada Energy Storage Power Station, connects storage facilities across Bayannur, Ordos, Hohhot, Ulanqab, Xilingol League, and Alxa League in Inner Mongolia, bringing the total operational scale to 14 GWh. This marks the world’s largest electrochemical energy storage network currently in operation.
The Envision Jingyi Chagan Hada Energy Storage Power Station achieved initial grid connection in February and passed continuous grid verification testing in early August before commencing commercial operation. During testing, the station completed three full charge and discharge cycles at rated power and successfully passed a 72-hour continuous operation trial, demonstrating stable performance. Envision Group stated that the storage system employs a localized supply chain model, with battery cell production, containerized system assembly, and operational controls all supported by facilities within Inner Mongolia.
AI Dispatch System Enhances Operational Efficiency
Envision Group’s newly integrated AI management system analyzes real-time electricity spot market price trends and demand forecasts to automatically optimize battery charging and discharging schedules. Company engineers estimate that, compared to conventional fixed-schedule storage assets, the AI dispatch architecture will increase lifetime revenue by approximately 20%. The system utilizes machine learning models to monitor battery thermal behavior and coordinates charging and discharging cycles based on grid conditions, enabling real-time operational decision-making.