湖北长江电气有限公司

What 湖北长江电气有限公司 does

Hubei Changjiang Electric Co., Ltd., which reorganized in 2024 as Changjiang Electric Group (长江电工集团有限公司), is a privately held Chinese electrical equipment and smart energy systems company headquartered in Wuhan's Donghu New Technology Development Zone (Optic Valley). Founded in 2006 with a 9-person team and now operating a 2,100+ employee organization across 24 subsidiaries, the company designs, manufactures, and integrates intelligent power distribution equipment, AI-native switchgear, wind-solar-storage-charging (WSSC) integrated energy systems, and an all-iron flow battery energy storage product. Its flagship C-Smart third-generation AI switchgear (launched May 2025) embeds offline voice interaction, predictive maintenance with 99% fault diagnosis accuracy, and modular 3-minute fault replacement, and won the Hubei Province Science and Technology Progress First Prize.

The company operates four interlocking revenue streams: (1) one-time sales of smart power distribution equipment (AI switchgear, high/low voltage switchgear, substations, EV charging), (2) engineering construction services for power transmission/distribution, new energy, and national defense projects, (3) recurring O&M and digital platform subscriptions through its Smart Energy Digital Management Platform, and (4) integrated 5C turnkey solutions covering planning, software, equipment, engineering, and operations. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales supported by 20+ domestic branch offices (Wuhan HQ plus Chongqing, Chengdu, Changsha, Beijing, Urumqi, Jinan, Suzhou, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Hefei, and Inner Mongolia) and a "Zhongchuang" (众创) group-entrepreneur platform with 1,200+ embedded business operators. The company is the only central-China distributor authorized for ABB, Schneider Electric, and Siemens products alongside its own C-Smart line.

The company's reported customer base exceeds 1,000 large enterprises and spans 20,000+ energy projects across more than 50 countries. Named logos include Beijing Daxing International Airport, Baihetan Hydropower Station, Dubai Photovoltaic, Panama Port, State Grid, China Three Gorges, Alibaba, the People's Bank of China, the Party School of the CPC Central Committee, Gree Electric, and the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. Pricing is custom project-based with multi-year contracts; no public price list exists. The company is privately held with no disclosed VC/PE backing, conservative concentration of ownership under founder/Chairman Wang Xincheng, and a leadership structure where the founder serves simultaneously as Party Secretary and Chairman.

Name

湖北长江电气有限公司

Legal name

长江电工集团有限公司

Website

https://hbcjdq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Changjiang Electric Group is a privately held Wuhan-based electrical equipment and smart energy systems manufacturer serving 1,000+ large enterprises across grid, new energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors with AI-powered switchgear, integrated wind-solar-storage-charging solutions, and turnkey 5C energy engineering services in 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Power Distribution & Energy Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Electronics for Renewable & Grid-Tied Applications (Solar inverters, wind converters, grid-tie interfaces) (IMAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Energy Storage Software & Controls (EMS, monitoring, optimization, cybersecurity) (IMAGAHAJ), Bidirectional Charging Hardware (Onboard/Offboard Chargers, Inverters, EVSE) (EUAFAMAC)

Keywords

• Smart power distribution equipment
• Intelligent switchgear manufacturing
• Wind solar storage charging systems
• Smart energy management platforms
• Power engineering construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wuhan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Smart Equipment Manufacturing Sales: Sales of intelligent power distribution equipment including AI switch cabinets, high/low voltage switchgear, transformer substations, EV charging equipment. Revenue generated from equipment supply to industrial, commercial, and government customers domestically and internationally.
2. Engineering Construction Services: Full-cycle engineering project contracting covering power transmission/distribution engineering, new energy engineering (wind, solar, storage), national defense engineering, and fire protection engineering. Revenue from EPC and project contracting.
3. Operations & Maintenance Services: Full lifecycle O&M services through digital platform and on-site support. Includes smart power distribution management, energy prepaid management, carbon platform, and microgrid operations. Provides recurring service revenue.
4. 5C Solution Integrated Services: Integrated smart energy solutions covering planning/design, software development, equipment manufacturing, engineering construction, and O&M services. Turnkey solution model generating both one-time project revenue and long-term service contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Manufactures and integrates intelligent power distribution equipment (including the proprietary C-Smart third-generation AI switchgear), wind-solar-storage-charge new-energy equipment, and the 1MW/8MWh iron-based flow battery energy storage system, complemented by a smart energy digital management platform. Delivers end-to-end "5C" smart-energy solutions covering planning and design, software development, equipment manufacturing, engineering construction (EPC), and operations & maintenance for industrial, commercial, and government customers in China and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C-Smart: AI-powered intelligent switchgear product line, including third-generation C-Smart internet smart cabinet (C-smart互联网智能柜) awarded Hubei Province Science and Technology Progress First Prize
• 五恒智慧能源
• 智慧能源5C解决方案
• 众创平台

Products and services

• C-Smart Third-Generation AI Switchgear (C-Smart第三代人工智能开关柜) AI-powered intelligent switchgear with offline voice interaction, 99% fault diagnosis accuracy, millisecond-level response, 10-day advance fault prediction, and 3-minute modular fault-unit replacement. Designed for industrial, power, transportation, and commercial-complex applications.
• Wind-Solar-Storage-Charge Integrated New Energy Equipment (风光储充一体化新能源设备) Integrated new-energy equipment covering wind power, photovoltaic (PV), energy storage, and EV charging, including self-developed step-up substations and smart energy storage cabinets. Targets industrial parks, zero-carbon parks, and microgrid projects.
• 1MW/8MWh Iron-Based Flow Battery Energy Storage System (1MW/8MWh全铁液流储能系统) All-iron flow battery energy storage system with 8-hour storage duration, environmentally friendly alkaline aqueous electrolyte, high safety, and no mineral resource constraints. Designed for long-duration commercial and industrial energy storage applications.
• Smart Energy Digital Management Platform (五恒智慧能源平台 / Smart Distribution, Integrated Energy, Prepayment, Carbon, Microgrid) IoT-based digital platform for real-time monitoring, intelligent analysis, and collaborative optimization of energy consumption and carbon emissions. Modules include smart distribution management (智慧配电管理), integrated energy management (综合能源管理), prepayment management (预付费管理), carbon neutrality platform (碳中台), and microgrid (微电网).
• Smart Grid Equipment Matrix (智能电网装备矩阵) Comprehensive portfolio of smart-grid equipment including high/low-voltage switchgear, transformer substations, C-Smart AI switchgear, and authorized ABB/Schneider Electric/Siemens products — the only company in Central China authorized for all three major international brands.
• Smart Energy 5C Construction Solution (智慧能源建设5C解决方案) Integrated turnkey 5C smart-energy solution covering planning and design, software development, equipment manufacturing, engineering construction, and operations and maintenance services. Delivered as a one-stop service to enterprise and government customers.
• Power Engineering Construction Services (EPC) Full-cycle engineering project contracting covering power transmission/distribution engineering, new energy engineering (wind, solar, storage), national defense engineering, and fire protection engineering. Backed by Grade 1 power engineering general contracting and Grade 1 professional contracting for transmission/distribution qualifications.
• Smart Energy Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Services Full-lifecycle O&M services delivered through the digital platform combined with on-site consulting and maintenance. Includes smart power distribution management, energy prepayment management, carbon platform operations, and microgrid operations — generating recurring service revenue across all deployed projects.
• Zero-Carbon Smart Park Solution (零碳智慧园区解决方案) Combines wind-solar-storage-charge technology with the energy-carbon digital platform to achieve carbon emission and absorption self-balancing for industrial parks. Reduces annual energy consumption by ~15% and electricity costs by ~12%.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fault diagnosis accuracy rate of 99%, with potential faults predicted 10 days in advance
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 厦门大学 (Xiamen University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2026Deepened strategic cooperation with Xiamen University. Engaged with two academician teams: Prof. Zheng Nanfeng (Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Director of Jiageng Innovation Lab for Energy Materials) and Prof. Hong Minghui (Academician of Singapore Academy of Engineering). Hong Minghui formally appointed as Expert Consultant to Changjiang Electric. Collaboration in hydrogen production technology, laser micro-nano manufacturing, and high-precision optical detection for power equipment.
• 新疆兵团建工水利水电集团 (Xinjiang Corps Construction Water Resources and Hydropower Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025Strategic cooperation framework agreement signed between Changjiang Electric Group and Xinjiang Corps Construction Water Resources and Hydropower Group. Partnership focuses on hydropower modernization, pumped storage, new energy storage, and 'water-wind-solar-storage' integrated base construction. Combines SOE's full-industry chain resources with Changjiang Electric's innovation technology and market vitality.
• 中国光创会 (China Optic Valley Innovation Association)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 August 2025Changjiang Electric Group appointed as new president unit of China Guanghua Innovation Association. Leads industry association activities, organizes seminars and networking events, and promotes industry development through association platform.
• 华北电力大学马克思主义学院 (NCEPU School of Marxism)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2025Established a large-scale ideological and political theory teaching practice base. Deep cooperation in party-building theory, industry-education integration, and talent development.
• 湖北省新能源有限公司 (Hubei New Energy Co., Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Established Hubei Changzhi New Energy Co., Ltd. as a joint venture. Focuses on virtual power plants, refined operations, and aggregating high energy-consumption enterprise loads. Aims to build a new electricity market trading entity. Partnership leverages Changjiang Electric's technology and Hubei New Energy's market position.
• 华北电力大学 (North China Electric Power University)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2024Established party-building and ideological education practice base. Collaborates on talent cultivation, joint research in power system technology, and industry-academia-research integration. University provides access to cutting-edge power engineering research.
• 湖北省新丝绸之路国际合作交流促进会 (Hubei New Silk Road International Cooperation Association)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 April 2024Changjiang Electric's president Jin Hai serves as President of the association. Association facilitates international cooperation, particularly along Belt and Road countries, helping member enterprises expand overseas markets including projects in Dubai, Panama, Tanzania, and Laos.
• ABB / 施耐德电气 / 西门子 (ABB / Schneider Electric / Siemens)coreTechnology or Integration · 28 November 2023Only company in Central China with authorized partnerships for all three international brands ABB, Schneider Electric, and Siemens. Produces and distributes authorized switchgear products alongside proprietary C-Smart products, creating a comprehensive product portfolio.
• 巨安储能武汉科技有限责任公司 (Ju'an Energy Storage Wuhan Technology Co., Ltd.)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2023Joint development of 1MW/8MWh all-iron flow battery energy storage project. World's first application of all-iron flow battery technology in zero-carbon industrial park construction.
• 武创院智慧能源技术企业联合创新中心 (Wuchuangyuan Smart Energy Technology Innovation Center)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2023Established joint innovation center with Wuhan Institute of Creative Industry Development. Builds 'government-industry-academia-research-capital-service' collaborative innovation system targeting 'digital energy systems' and 'low-carbon equipment and materials'. Focuses on technology R&D, talent cultivation, achievement transformation, and industry exchanges.
• 格力电器 (Gree Electric)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplemented 6.833MWp photovoltaic project at Zhuhai Gree Industrial Park, enabling green manufacturing for air conditioning production line.
• 湖北联投东湖高新集团 (Hubei United Investment Optic Valley High-Tech Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic discussions on smart energy projects and zero-carbon park demonstration projects. Potential cooperation in green low-carbon practices and technology achievement transformation.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves28 records

Expansion highlights23 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric (China): Global electrical equipment, switchgear and energy management incumbent whose products Changjiang Electric distributes in Central China. Broadly overlapping in switchgear, energy management software and grid solutions.
• ABB (China): Global electrification, automation and motion products incumbent whose products Changjiang Electric distributes in Central China. Broad overlap in switchgear, power distribution and industrial energy solutions.

Direct peers

• XJ Electric / Xidian (许继电气): Smart grid and DC transmission equipment manufacturer owned by State Grid, focused on power transmission, distribution and DC equipment. Comparable to Changjiang Electric's transmission/distribution equipment, smart switchgear and new energy integration solutions.
• CHINT Group (正泰电器): Major Chinese low-voltage electrical equipment manufacturer with full-stack offerings in distribution, solar inverters and energy storage. Comparable to Changjiang Electric on electrical equipment breadth, smart energy and renewable integration.
• Sieyuan Electric (思源电气): Independent Chinese manufacturer of high-voltage switchgear, GIS, transformers and power electronics. Closely comparable to Changjiang Electric on switchgear manufacturing and power distribution equipment portfolio.
• TBEA (特变电工): China's largest transformer and power electronics manufacturer, providing transformers, switchgear, and integrated smart grid/new energy EPC solutions to State Grid and SOEs. Most directly comparable to Changjiang Electric on power equipment manufacturing, EPC execution and SOE customer base.
• Pinggao Electric (平高电气): State Grid-affiliated high-voltage switchgear and GIS specialist, China's leading HV switchgear manufacturer. Directly comparable to Changjiang Electric's switchgear and power distribution equipment manufacturing core.
• Sungrow Power Supply (阳光电源): China's leading power electronics company specializing in solar inverters, energy storage systems, and EV charging equipment. Closely comparable to Changjiang Electric's power electronics, wind-solar-storage-charge integration and energy storage offerings.
• NARI Technology (国电南瑞): State Grid-affiliated smart grid equipment and solutions provider, dominant in grid automation, protection and control systems. Comparable to Changjiang Electric's smart distribution, switchgear and energy management platform offerings to grid customers.

Emerging players

• Wolong Electric (卧龙电气): Chinese motor and power equipment manufacturer expanding into industrial energy and electric mobility. Partial overlap with Changjiang Electric on industrial energy management and emerging-power conversion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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