Tianneng Group
Tianneng Group is China's No.1 lead-acid battery manufacturer and global battery supplier, producing lead-acid, lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and hydrogen fuel cell batteries across 18 production bases, serving EV, automotive, telecom, and energy storage customers in 160+ countries through 400,000+ retail stores.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersHuzhou, China
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Tianneng Group does
Tianneng Group, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China, is the No.1 lead-acid battery manufacturer in China and a vertically integrated global battery supplier. The company develops and manufactures a broad chemistry portfolio spanning lead-acid batteries (with proprietary graphene and balance technology), lithium-ion batteries (M-series, Black Bull, Heng technology), sodium-ion batteries, and hydrogen fuel cell systems across 18 production bases with 110 GWh capacity and 30,000+ employees. Beyond cells and packs, Tianneng provides integrated solutions for light electric vehicles, SLI/start-stop automotive applications, traction/material handling, telecom and data center backup power, and household/industrial/utility-scale energy storage, complemented by a closed-loop recycling operation that achieves 99% metal recycling and 100% residual acid recovery.
Tianneng's business model is B2B hardware sales with a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales to key accounts and OEM manufacturers, multi-tier channel partner networks across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa, and brand retail stores in key markets (Vietnam, Cambodia). The company sells 500 million+ batteries annually through 400,000+ retail stores to 400+ million users worldwide. Pricing is quote-based B2B rather than published, with revenue scaling on battery type, capacity, specifications, and order volume. Notable enterprise customers include State Grid Corporation of China, Datang Group, Huaneng Group, and SIEGER Technologies (India). The company reported 17.227 billion yuan in H1 2022 operating income with 86.86% YoY lithium battery revenue growth and 762.80% YoY lead-carbon energy storage growth, reaching US$7.8+ billion revenue by 2025 per company disclosure.
The company has been executing an aggressive global expansion since 2023, opening representative offices in Thailand (2023), Indonesia (2024), Cambodia (2024), Turkey (2025), and the Netherlands (2025), alongside its first overseas manufacturing base in Vietnam (Phase I 2024, Phase II 2025). Strategic partnerships include a joint venture with SAFT (France, 2019), the TGA (Tianneng Global Alliance) program covering 13+ countries, and MOUs with ACM Group (Pakistan) and SIEGER Technologies (India). The dual-listed entity (Hong Kong 00819.HK since 2007, Shanghai 688819.SH since 2021) was the first battery company in the industry to achieve A+H dual listing.
Tianneng Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tianneng Group
- Legal name
- Tianneng Battery Group Co., Ltd.
- Website
- https://tiannengglobal.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Tianneng Group is China's No.1 lead-acid battery manufacturer and global battery supplier, producing lead-acid, lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and hydrogen fuel cell batteries across 18 production bases, serving EV, automotive, telecom, and energy storage customers in 160+ countries through 400,000+ retail stores.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tianneng Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Battery Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (33591)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), Battery Cell Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAB), Industrial Material Handling & Warehouse Charging (forklift/AGV chargers, battery swapping) (IMAGAHAG), Battery Recycling & Materials Recovery (Li-ion, LFP, Flow, Lead-Acid) (EUAMALAE)
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Where Tianneng Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Huzhou
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices12 records
Markets served
Tianneng Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Lead-Acid Battery Sales: Traditional core business generating primary revenue through manufacturing and selling lead-acid batteries for electric vehicles, SLI applications, traction, and backup power. As No.1 lead acid battery manufacturer in China, this remains the cornerstone revenue stream with business revenue of 14.856 billion yuan (2022 H1).
- Lithium-Ion Battery Sales: Rapidly growing revenue stream from lithium battery products including power batteries, energy storage systems, and battery packs. Revenue of 795 million yuan in 2022 H1 with 86.86% year-on-year growth. Company investing over 9 billion yuan to expand lithium-ion battery projects.
- Energy Storage Systems: Business income from lead-carbon energy storage (76.6 million yuan in 2022 H1, +762.80% YoY) and lithium battery energy storage (223 million yuan in 2022 H1). Strategic partnerships with Datang Group, Huaneng, State Grid, and industrial/commercial energy storage customers.
- Battery Recycling Services: Closed-loop recycling ecosystem recovering and reusing battery materials. Established lithium battery recycling base and lead-acid battery recycling base, achieving 99% metal recycling rate, 99% plastic recycling rate, and 100% residual acid recycling rate for waste batteries.
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Tianneng Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tianneng Group manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of batteries including lead-acid, lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and hydrogen fuel cell products for electric vehicles, energy storage, SLI, traction, and backup power applications. The company operates 18 production bases with 110 GWh capacity, producing 500+ million batteries annually, and operates an integrated closed-loop battery recycling ecosystem. It serves OEM manufacturers, distributors, and end users across 80+ countries through 160+ subsidiaries and 400,000+ retail stores.
Product overview
Tianneng Group is a global battery supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of battery products and energy solutions. The core product lines include Lead Acid Batteries (covering motive, SLI/start-stop, and traction applications) and Lithium-ion Batteries (M series, Black Bull series, Heng technology series). The company provides integrated Energy Storage Solutions spanning household storage, industrial/commercial storage, telecom energy storage, and intelligent microgrid systems. Tianneng's solution categories include Light Electric Vehicle Battery Solutions, SLI Battery Solutions, Backup Power Solutions, Traction Battery Solutions, and Battery Recycling Solutions. The company also offers advanced technology products including Sodium-ion Batteries, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, and the Super Running Graphene Battery. The portfolio architecture combines core battery technologies with application-specific solutions, supported by recycling services for circular economy. Tianneng sells approximately 500 million batteries annually worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TNE, TNEH, TNEP Series: Lead acid battery product lines for various applications including TNE (stable/durable), TNEH (enhanced power output), TNEP (high performance and durability).
- Huiyuan Battery
- Tianju Battery
- True Black Gold
- M Series
- Black Bull Series
- Heng Technology Series
- Super Running Graphene Battery
Products and services
- Lead Acid Battery Primary product line featuring motive deep cycle batteries, SLI batteries, and start-stop batteries (EFB and AGM technology) compliant with DIN, JIS, SCI, EN, GB standards. Used for electric vehicles, automotive starting, and industrial applications. Generated 14.856 billion yuan in H1 2022.
- Lithium-ion Battery Advanced power battery solutions including M series, Black Bull series, and Heng technology series batteries covering applications from daily commuting to urban driving with high safety, long life, and intelligent management. Generated 795 million yuan in H1 2022 with 86.86% YoY growth.
- Energy Storage Systems Comprehensive energy storage solutions including household energy storage, industrial and commercial battery storage, and intelligent microgrid energy storage systems integrating with solar, wind, and renewable energy sources. Lead-carbon storage grew 762.80% YoY in H1 2022.
- TNE, TNEH, TNEP Series Lead Acid Batteries Three lead-acid battery product series for various applications: TNE (stable/durable for daily commuting), TNEH (enhanced power output for mountainous roads), and TNEP (high performance and durability for long-distance travel).
- Super Running Graphene Battery Cutting-edge product featuring graphene composite materials with 17-month warranty, improved stability by more than 70%, 20% increased driving range, and 60 days longer battery life compared to ordinary batteries.
- Sodium-ion Battery Revolutionary sustainable energy storage solution with higher energy density, longer life, and faster charging and discharging speeds compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Available in square cells, soft package cells, and cylindrical cells.
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Strategic new industry focus with T70 system development and pilot-scale assembly line with 500 sets/year capacity. Jiangsu Shuyang base under construction for 3,000 sets/year fuel cell engine systems.
- Lead-Carbon Energy Storage Battery Energy storage battery solution combining lead and carbon technologies for renewable energy storage applications with improved performance characteristics using graphene and carbon fiber electrode enhancement.
- Household Energy Storage System Home energy storage solutions available in wall-mounted and stacked configurations with flexible scalability and stable management functions supporting both on-grid and off-grid modes.
- Telecom Energy Storage Solutions High energy efficiency and long life energy storage solutions for telecommunications base stations with up to 6000-8000 cycles, resistant to overcharging, depth discharge, and short-circuit conditions.
- Industrial and Commercial Energy Storage Fast cooling energy storage systems with 99% power factor supporting parallel use for expansion, improving energy utilization efficiency and reducing corporate operating costs.
- Intelligent Microgrid Energy Storage System System solutions for power supply side, grid side, and user side energy storage applications providing lead-carbon, lithium, sodium, and hydrogen energy technical routes.
- Lead-acid UPS Backup Power High reliability and durability UPS solutions with proprietary graphene and carbon fiber technology improving low-temperature performance and charging acceptance for key facilities including hospitals, financial institutions, and data centers.
- Traction Battery Solutions (GEL Technology) Advanced GEL Technology traction batteries for material handling equipment including forklifts, riders, stacks, GSV, and AGV, compliant with DIN and BS standards.
- SLI Battery Solution (Starting, Lighting, Ignition) Starting, Lighting, and Ignition batteries including start-stop batteries (EFB and AGM technology) for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and ship and oil engines compliant with international standards including DIN, JIS, SCI, EN, GB.
- Battery Recycling Solutions Comprehensive recycling services for both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries as part of Tianneng's green and low-carbon recycling development strategy with established recycling bases achieving 99%+ recycling rates.
- True Black Gold Battery (World Manufacturing Congress Gold Award) World Manufacturing Congress Gold Award product representing high-tech performance batteries in the industry, attracting attention from Chinese and foreign exhibitors.
Quantifiable outcome
- Battery stability improved by more than 70% compared to ordinary batteries
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Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Tianneng Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Tianneng Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.
- Netherlands China Economic and Trading Promotion CouncilmajorPartnership with Netherlands China Economic and Trading Promotion Council for European market development and business establishment in the Netherlands.
- ACM Group (Pakistan)majorStrategic cooperation memorandum (MOU) signed for collaboration across entire new energy industry chain including production manufacturing, technological upgrades, market expansion, and resource recycling. Vice Chairman Zhou Jianzhong and Mr. Qasim from ACM Group attended signing.
- Indonesia Zhejiang Chamber of CommerceminorSecretary General attended Indonesia Office opening ceremony, supporting Tianneng's market entry and local business development in Indonesia.
- Tianneng Global Alliance (TGA) PartnerscoreAlliance initiated by Tianneng Group with all parties in integrated industry chain established on basis of 'openness, equality, and win-win'. Provides resource sharing, mutual exchange, and win-win platform. Second conference held June 2023 with partners from 13+ countries and regions. Focus on deepening industrial chain, innovation chain, and supply chain cooperation.
- Indonesian Strategic Partners (U Company, S Company)majorStrategic cooperation agreements signed with Indonesian car companies and local service operators for green energy product development, R&D cooperation, technical exchanges, and project cooperation. Joint exploration of innovative green energy applications.
- SIEGER TECHNOLOGIES (India)coreStrategic cooperation agreement signed with India's largest lithium battery pack manufacturer (TOP3 customer scale, 20%+ market share). Cooperation in lithium battery cell supply, technology exchange, and new energy field development. Cooperation projects worth over 100 million yuan included in initial signing. This is Tianneng International's first post-COVID visit from India, representing significant market partnership.
- SAFT (France)coreStrategic cooperation signed with presence of Chinese and French presidents, establishing joint venture for advanced battery technology. Represents major international partnership for technology development.
- Datang GroupmajorStrategic cooperation for lithium battery energy storage projects in China's energy storage market
- Huaneng GroupmajorStrategic cooperation for lithium battery energy storage projects
- State Grid Corporation of ChinamajorStrategic cooperation for lithium battery energy storage projects supporting grid-side energy storage applications
- Various International Distributors and System IntegratorscoreDistribution network spanning more than 80 countries and regions reached through WBE expo participation. Partners include distributors, system integrators, and project developers for power and energy storage solutions.
- Commerce & Finance Legal ExpertsminorSenior partner Mr. Guo Xiaoming provided guidelines on corporate compliance when going overseas at TGA forum, helping companies navigate international legal requirements.
Scale indicators20 records
Recent moves17 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Tianneng Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- EnerSys: US-headquartered global manufacturer of industrial batteries including motive power (forklifts), reserve power (UPS/telecom), and specialty lithium solutions. Directly comparable in traction and backup power markets served by Tianneng.
- VARTA AG: German battery manufacturer with broad automotive (SLI/micro-hybrid), industrial and consumer lithium-ion product lines. Comparable as a diversified incumbent offering overlapping SLI, traction and lithium-ion solutions in European and global markets.
- GS Yuasa: Japanese battery manufacturer with broad automotive (SLI), industrial (forklift traction), and lithium-ion product lines. Comparable as a diversified, globally established battery incumbent across Tianneng's same end markets.
Direct peers
- Chilwee Group: Major Chinese lead-acid battery manufacturer specializing in motive batteries for e-bikes, electric vehicles and energy storage. Directly competes with Tianneng in its core Chinese lead-acid franchise.
- BYD: Chinese battery and EV manufacturer with vertically integrated lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell production and energy storage business. Direct competitor in lithium-ion cells, ESS and SLI/start-stop batteries.
- EVE Energy: Chinese manufacturer of lithium primary and secondary batteries, including Li-ion cells for EVs, ESS and SLI applications, and sodium-ion battery development — overlapping with Tianneng's lithium and emerging sodium-ion lines.
- CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology): World's largest lithium-ion battery manufacturer, headquartered in China, competing directly with Tianneng in lithium-ion cells, packs and energy storage systems for EVs and grid applications. Both serve Chinese and global OEMs and are publicly listed.
- Camel Group: China-based manufacturer of lead-acid automotive batteries, lithium-ion batteries and energy storage products with global distribution. Closest direct comparable to Tianneng in the lead-acid + lithium combination battery space.
Regional players
- Exide Industries: India's largest lead-acid battery manufacturer serving automotive, industrial and solar energy storage markets. Comparable as a regional lead-acid + lithium player with deep distribution; both serve the fast-growing Indian e-mobility/storage market where Tianneng is expanding.
- Amara Raja Energy & Mobility: Indian manufacturer of lead-acid batteries for automotive and industrial applications plus emerging lithium-ion products. Comparable as a regional battery incumbent targeting the same Indian mobility and ESS customers Tianneng is pursuing.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Tianneng Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Tianneng Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
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Frequently asked questions about Tianneng Group
What does Tianneng Group do?
Tianneng Group manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of batteries including lead-acid, lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and hydrogen fuel cell products for electric vehicles, energy storage, SLI, traction, and backup power applications. The company operates 18 production bases with 110 GWh capacity, producing 500+ million batteries annually, and operates an integrated closed-loop battery recycling ecosystem. It serves OEM manufacturers, distributors, and end users across 80+ countries through 160+ subsidiaries and 400,000+ retail stores.
Is Tianneng Group a public or private company?
Tianneng Group is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Tianneng Group founded?
Tianneng Group was founded in 1986. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Tianneng Group based?
Tianneng Group is headquartered in Huzhou, China, in the Asia region.
How does Tianneng Group make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Lead-Acid Battery Sales are the primary driver. The others are lithium-Ion Battery Sales, energy Storage Systems and battery Recycling Services.
Who are Tianneng Group's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are EnerSys, VARTA AG and GS Yuasa. Direct peers are Chilwee Group, BYD, EVE Energy, CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology) and Camel Group. Regional players are Exide Industries and Amara Raja Energy & Mobility.
Does Tianneng Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tianneng Group.
What industry is Tianneng Group in?
Tianneng Group's product category is Battery Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAHAA, Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH), with a secondary code of EUAFABAI, Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly. Its NAICS code is 33591 and its SIC code is 3600.