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On February 5, the AC system of the Baota Mountain Converter Station, the sending - end station of the ±800 kV North Shaanxi - Anhui UHV DC power transmission project, was successfully energized for the first time. This marks that the AC system of the converter station has entered the startup commissioning stage, and the entire AC system of the project is expected to be put into operation before the Spring Festival.
It is reported that the rated voltage of the North Shaanxi - Anhui UHV project is ±800 kV, with a rated capacity of 8 million kilowatts, and a dynamic investment of 20.5 billion yuan. The project starts from the Baota Mountain Converter Station in Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province, and ends at the Hezhou Converter Station in Hefei City, Anhui Province. It passes through three provi

Baota Mountain Converter Station's AC System Energized, Marking Key Milestone in UHV Project

On February 12, the second - phase project of the ±200 kV DC power transmission project from Yangzhou to Zhenjiang in Jiangsu, which is the world's first multi - source commutated DC power transmission project and China's first AC - DC hybrid cross - river project, was completed and put into operation.
The project's transmission line is about 228 kilometers long, with a transmission capacity of 1.2 million kilowatts. It passes through three cities (Huai'an, Yangzhou, and Zhenjiang) and seven counties. Among them, a 47 - kilometer new - built DC transmission line is erected on the same tower as the 500 kV AC line, and two new converter stations are built. Without adding a new cross - Yangtze - River power transmission channel, the original cross - river power transmission capacity has been 

World's First Multi-Source DC Project in Jiangsu Completes Phase II, Boosts Cross-River Power Transmission

It is learned that Shaanxi Province's power generation installed capacity has increased from 72.75 million kilowatts in 2020 to 127 million kilowatts in 2025, with the installed capacity of renewable energy growing by about 2.7 times. Meanwhile, the province has invested a total of 120 billion yuan to strengthen the power grid and expand transmission channels, making the power grid more robust and reliable.
Statistics show that during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Shaanxi put into operation over 10 million kilowatts of clean and efficient coal-fired power generation capacity, and the scale of coal-fired power projects under construction that meet regulations reached a record high for the same period. The total scale of coal-fired power plants undergoing energy-saving and carbon-reduction

Shaanxi Boosts Power Capacity to 127GW, Invests in Grid and Renewable Energy Growth

SMM Chinese New Year Holiday Price Update Notice

The Automotive Industry Started the Year on a Stable Note, NEV Exports Grew Rapidly, and Trade-In Subsidies Emerged in Succession [SMM Special Report]

General Motors (GM) is accelerating the development of lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries, aiming to introduce its first electric vehicle powered by the technology in 2028, the Financial Times reported on 10th (local time).
According to the report, General Motors is pursuing LMR batteries as an alternative to the high-nickel batteries commonly used in the North American EV market, with the goal of reducing electric vehicle production costs.

GM Accelerates Development of LMR Batteries

Innox Lithium, a subsidiary of Innox Advanced Materials, announced on 13th that it has begun shipping samples of high-purity lithium hydroxide to major overseas battery manufacturers.
The company said it plans to commence full-scale mass production and sales starting in April, with a focus on overseas markets, before expanding revenue generation to global customers, including those in South Korea.

Innox Lithium Ships First Overseas Samples of High-Purity Lithium Hydroxide

SK On has secured more than half of the total volume in South Korea’s second government-led energy storage system (ESS) procurement tender, marking a significant turnaround.
According to the tender evaluation results announced on Wednesday by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, SK On won 284 megawatts (MW) of capacity, accounting for 50.3% of the total 565MW awarded under the second round of the central ESS procurement program.

SK On Secures Over 50% Share in Korean Second Government ESS Tender in Major Turnaround

Lithium Is Moving Again — What It Really Means for BESS Costs and Procurement Strategy

Asia Copper and Aluminum Scrap 2025 Market Review and 2026 Outlook

SMM Aluminium Year-End Review: Indonesia 's Value Chain Acceleration - Tighter Quotas, Refinery Ramps & the Path to Aluminum Powerhouse Status

SMM Online Webinar: Nickel in Turmoil - Decoding Indonesia’s Policy Evolution & The Future of Global Supply

The 4th National Excellent PhD Student Forum on Magnesium Materials

Review and Outlook: Nickel, Stainless Steel and Feedstock of Stainless Steel

2025 H1 Lithium Carbonate Market Review and H2 Outlook

SMM Free Webinar: Cobalt Ban Extension Spells: DRC’s Price Boost vs Global Supply Chain Resilience

SMM ONLINE WEBINAR: Navigating the Commodities Landscape in the Energy Transition: Short & Medium-Term Investment Insights

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Category	Price Description	Price Range	Avg	Change	Date
Raw Materials	Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate yuan/tonne	140000-147500	143750	+1250	Feb 13
Raw Materials	Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide (Coarse Particles) yuan/tonne	130000-145000	137500	+1000	Feb 13
Cathode material	China Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (EV Type, Powder Compact Density 2.50g/cm³ min) yuan/tonne	51720-52310	52015	+305	Feb 13
Battery separator	China 9μm Wet-process Separator yuan/m²	0.77-0.87	0.82	0	Feb 13
Electrolyte	China Lithium Hexafluorophosphate yuan/tonne	120000-130000	125000	0	Feb 13
Electrolyte	China Electrolyte (for LFP Battery) yuan/tonne	28500-33500	31000	0	Feb 13

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