Sunrise Granted Korean Patent, Advancing Global Leadership in Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Energy Storage with Applications in AI Data Centers
Sunrise New Energy (NASDAQ: EPOW) has secured a significant Korean patent (No. 10-2809382) for its innovative lithium-ion battery anode material preparation method. The patent, granted to subsidiary Sunrise (Guizhou) New Energy Materials, represents a technological advancement that enhances graphite-based anode materials' efficiency, cycle life, and power performance.
The technology improves first-cycle Coulombic efficiency and high-rate capabilities, making it particularly suitable for three key applications: electric vehicles, grid-scale energy storage systems, and AI data center energy storage packs. The innovation specifically addresses the demanding requirements of AI data centers, which require exceptional reliability, fast charging, and extended service life.
Sunrise New Energy (NASDAQ: EPOW) ha ottenuto una notevole patente coreana (No. 10-2809382) per il suo innovativo metodo di preparazione del materiale dell’anodo agli ioni di litio. La patente, concessa alla controllata Sunrise (Guizhou) New Energy Materials, rappresenta un progresso tecnologico che potenzia l’efficienza, la durata ciclica e le prestazioni di potenza dei materiali anodici a base grafitica.
La tecnologia migliora l’efficienza di Coulombicità del primo ciclo e le capacità a velocità elevate, rendendola particolarmente adatta a tre applicazioni chiave: veicoli elettrici, sistemi di accumulo energetico su scala di rete e pacchi di stoccaggio energetico per data center IA. L’innovazione risponde in modo mirato alle esigenze impegnative dei data center IA, che richiedono affidabilità eccezionale, ricarica rapida e lunga vita utile.
Sunrise New Energy (NASDAQ: EPOW) obtuvo una patente coreana importante (No. 10-2809382) para su innovador método de preparación del material del ánodo de litio. La patente, concedida a la filial Sunrise (Guizhou) New Energy Materials, representa un avance tecnológico que mejora la eficiencia, la vida útil de los ciclos y el rendimiento de potencia de los materiales anódicos a base de grafito.
La tecnología mejora la eficiencia Coulombica del primer ciclo y las capacidades a alta tasa, haciéndola especialmente adecuada para tres aplicaciones clave: vehículos eléctricos, sistemas de almacenamiento de energía a gran escala y packs de almacenamiento de datos de IA en centros de datos. La innovación aborda específicamente los exigentes requisitos de los centros de datos de IA, que requieren fiabilidad excepcional, carga rápida y una vida útil prolongada.
Sunrise New Energy (NASDAQ: EPOW)는 혁신적인 리튬이온 배터리 음극재 제조 방법에 대한 중요한 한국 특허(번호 10-2809382)를 확보했습니다. 이 특허는 Sunrise(Guizhou) New Energy Materials 자회사가 부여받았으며, 그래파이트 기반 음극재의 효율성, 수명 및 전력 성능을 향상시키는 기술적 진전을 나타냅니다.
이 기술은 초기 충전 효율(Coulombic efficiency)과 고속 충전 성능을 개선하여 세 가지 주요 응용 분야: 전기차, 전력망 규모의 에너지 저장 시스템, AI 데이터 센터용 에너지 저장 팩에 특히 적합합니다. 이 혁신은 고급 신뢰성, 빠른 충전 및 긴 서비스 수명을 요구하는 AI 데이터 센터의 까다로운 요구사항을 구체적으로 다룹니다.
Sunrise New Energy (NASDAQ: EPOW) a obtenu un important brevet coréen (No. 10-2809382) pour sa méthode innovante de préparation du matériau d’anode lithium-ion. Le brevet, attribué à Sunrise (Guizhou) New Energy Materials, sa représente une avancée technologique qui améliore l’efficacité, la durée de vie en cycles et les performances de puissance des matériaux d’anode à base de graphite.
La technologie améliore l’efficacité de coulomb initiale et les capacités à haut débit, ce qui la rend particulièrement adaptée à trois applications clés : véhicules électriques, systèmes de stockage d’énergie à grande échelle et packs de stockage d’énergie IA pour centres de données. L’innovation répond spécifiquement aux exigences exigeantes des centres de données IA, qui nécessitent une fiabilité exceptionnelle, une recharge rapide et une longue durée de vie.
Sunrise New Energy (NASDAQ: EPOW) hat eine bedeutende koreanische Patentanmeldung (Nr. 10-2809382) für seine innovative Methode zur Herstellung von Anodenmaterialien für Lithium-Ionen-Batterien erhalten. Das Patent, das der Tochtergesellschaft Sunrise (Guizhou) New Energy Materials erteilt wurde, stellt einen technologische Fortschritt dar, der die Effizienz, die Zyklenlebensdauer und die Leistungsfähigkeit der grafitbasierten Anodenmaterialien erhöht.
Die Technologie verbessert die Erstzyklus-Coulombic-Effizienz und die Hochlastfähigkeiten und ist damit besonders geeignet für drei Schlüsselanwendungen: Elektrofahrzeuge, großskalige Energiespeichersysteme im Stromnetz und KI-Rechenzentrum-Energiespeicherpakete. Die Innovation adressiert speziell die anspruchsvollen Anforderungen von KI-Rechenzentren, die außergewöhnliche Zuverlässigkeit, schnelles Laden und eine lange Betriebsdauer benötigen.
Sunrise New Energy (NASDAQ: EPOW) حصلت على براءة اختراع كورية مهمة (الرقم 10-2809382) لطريقتها المبتكرة في تحضير مادة أنود الليثيوم-أيون. تُمنح البراءة للشركة الفرعية Sunrise (Guizhou) New Energy Materials، وتُمثّل تقدمًا تكنولوجيًا يعزز كفاءة أول دورة وشبكة الدوران وأداء الطاقة لمواد الأنود القائمة على الجرافيت.
تُحسن التكنولوجيا كفاءة كولوم الأولى للدورة الأولى والقدرات عالية المعدل، مما يجعلها مناسبة بشكل خاص لـ ثلاث تطبيقات رئيسية: المركبات الكهربائية، وأنظمة تخزين الطاقة على نطاق الشبكة، وحزم تخزين طاقة مراكز بيانات الذكاء الاصطناعي. تعالج الابتكار بشكل خاص المتطلبات الصارمة لمراكز بيانات AI التي تتطلب موثوقية استثنائية وشحنًا سريعًا وعمر خدمة طويل.
Sunrise New Energy (NASDAQ: EPOW) 已为其创新的锂离子电池负极材料制备方法获得重要的韩国专利（编号 No. 10-2809382）。该专利由 Sunrise (Guizhou) New Energy Materials 子公司授予，代表了一项技术进步，提升基于石墨的负极材料的效率、循环寿命与动力性能。
该技术提高了首循环库仑效率和高倍率能力，使其特别适用于三大关键应用领域：电动汽车、并网型大规模储能系统，以及AI数据中心能源存储套件。该创新特别回应了AI数据中心对于卓越可靠性、快速充电和长期使用寿命的严格要求。
- Secured new Korean patent for lithium-ion battery anode material technology
- Technology improves efficiency, cycle life, and power performance of batteries
- Expands potential market reach into AI data center energy storage applications
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Sunrise's new Korean patent strengthens its competitive position in high-performance battery anode materials with strategic expansion into AI data centers.
This Korean patent grant represents a significant intellectual property milestone for Sunrise in the competitive lithium-ion battery materials landscape. The patent specifically covers improved preparation methods for graphite-based anode materials, addressing two critical performance metrics: first-cycle Coulombic efficiency and high-rate capabilities.
The technical significance here shouldn't be understated. First-cycle efficiency improvements directly translate to higher energy density batteries with better initial capacity retention - a persistent challenge in commercial cells. Enhanced high-rate capabilities enable faster charging without degradation, crucial for both EV rapid charging and grid stabilization applications.
Strategically, securing patent protection in Korea is particularly valuable given the country's position as a manufacturing hub for battery giants like LG Energy Solution and SK Innovation. This IP protection potentially positions Sunrise for licensing opportunities or stronger supplier relationships in this key market.
The company's explicit mention of AI data center applications is notably timely. Data centers represent an emerging high-value market for advanced energy storage, requiring systems that can deliver exceptional reliability, rapid response times for load balancing, and long operational lifetimes under demanding cycling conditions. These requirements align perfectly with the patent's technical improvements.
While the press release doesn't detail commercialization timelines or specific performance metrics achieved, the patent approval itself validates that the technology meets novelty and non-obviousness requirements, suggesting meaningful differentiation from existing approaches in the highly competitive anode materials space.
Dover, USA, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd. (“Sunrise”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) (NASDAQ: EPOW), a global leader in anode materials for lithium-ion batteries and energy storage, today announced that its subsidiary, Sunrise (Guizhou) New Energy Materials Co., Ltd., has been granted a Korean patent (Patent No. 10-2809382) for its invention titled “Preparation Method of an Anode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries.” This achievement further advances Sunrise’s global leadership position in the lithium-ion battery and energy storage industries, while also extending applications to AI data center energy storage applications.
The newly granted patent covers a novel preparation method that significantly improves the efficiency, cycle life, and power performance of graphite-based anode materials. By enhancing both first-cycle Coulombic efficiency and high-rate capabilities, this innovation provides a breakthrough foundation for next-generation battery applications.
In addition to powering electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage systems, the technology is particularly well-suited for AI data center energy storage packs, which demand ultra-high reliability, rapid charging, and long service life. The ability to support such demanding use cases further demonstrates Sunrise’s versatility and forward-looking innovation in the global battery supply chain.
“This Korean patent is a strong validation of our R&D and further proof of Sunrise’s leadership in advanced anode technologies,” said Mr. Haiping Hu, CEO of Sunrise. “With this breakthrough, we are not only strengthening our position in lithium-ion batteries and energy storage worldwide but also enabling high-performance storage solutions for AI data centers, one of the fastest-growing global markets.”
About Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd
Headquartered in Zibo, Shandong Province, China, Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd., through its joint venture, is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of graphite anode material for lithium-ion batteries. The Company's joint venture has completed the construction of a manufacturing facility with a production capacity of 50,000 tons in Guizhou Province, China. The plant runs on inexpensive electricity from renewable sources, which helps to make Sunrise New Energy a low-cost and low–environmental-impact producer of graphite anode material. Mr. Haiping Hu, the founder and CEO of the Company, is a major pioneer for the graphite anode industry in China starting from 1999. The Company’s management team is also composed of experts with years of experiences and strong track-records of success in the graphite anode industry. In addition, the Company also operates a knowledge sharing platform in China. For further information, please visit the Company’s website at www.sunrisenewenergy.com.
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