At the 2026 World Power Battery Conference, industry leader calls for a halt to blind capacity expansion and a shift toward quality and long-term value.
YIBIN, China, Sept. 4, 2026 — While the global energy storage market continues its rapid expansion, a senior executive from Envision Group has issued a stark warning to the industry: beware of the triple risks posed by capacity oversupply, unchecked product "giantism," and long-term operational liabilities.
Speaking at the 2026 World Power Battery Conference in Yibin, Tian Qingjun, Senior Vice President of Envision Group, acknowledged the bright future of the sector. With renewable energy penetration rising, the importance of long-duration energy storage (6 to 8 hours) is set to grow, and system costs are expected to keep declining .
However, Tian dedicated the bulk of his address to critical risks that could derail this progress.