New Chinese energy products impress at the Hungarian GreenTech conference

Hungarian Energy Minister Lantos Csaba speaks at the GreenTech conference in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, May 23, 2024. This week’s Greentech conference in Zalaegerszeg showcased cutting-edge renewable energy products from China, attracting the attention of industry leaders and government officials. (Photo: Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

ZALAEGERSZEG, Hungary, May 24 (Xinhua) — Cutting-edge renewable energy products from China were showcased at the Greentech conference in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary this week, drawing the attention of industry leaders and government officials.

Tang Rui, founder and CEO of Shanghai Cantron Robotics, highlighted the breakthrough innovations his company has brought to the European market.

“We want to enable autonomous driving and combined energy storage to build a mobile energy solution for society,” Tang told Xinhua in an interview during the conference.

His company’s latest product is a level 4 autonomous energy robot equipped with a 104 kWh battery. The robot can be summoned via the Drop’nGo mobile app, offering a convenient charging service that eliminates the need for fixed charging stations.

“Our robot doesn’t just charge electric vehicles: it can also charge them back into the microgrid to help with electricity consumption,” Tang said.

This innovative approach addresses the challenges of infrastructure investment, making it a more cost-effective and efficient solution to accelerate electrification.

Tang is optimistic about his company’s future in Europe. “The European market is very important to us. Hungary in particular is a key portal due to its significant battery production capacity,” he said.

He emphasized that his company cooperates with partners in Hungary and other European countries, such as HUMDA, WHB Energy, IonDynamics Energy.

Meanwhile, the main organizer of the GreenTech conference, Karoly Kovacs, emphasized the growing importance of Chinese companies at the event, as well as on the broader Hungarian market.

“We have several Chinese exhibitors this year, including major players such as Cantron Robotics and BYD. They have introduced exciting innovations such as autonomous robots for charging electric cars,” Kovacs told Xinhua.

These robots are not only autonomous, but also fully programmable and capable of navigating cities to find and charge electric vehicles before returning to base.

Kovacs praised the high quality and innovation of the offer of Chinese companies.

“Chinese companies are currently leading innovation in many areas. Their presence in Hungary is becoming more and more significant, both at government level and among the general public,” he said.

The Chinese exhibits at GreenTech were interactive and included hands-on demonstrations and presentations.

Kovacs predicted an even stronger presence of Chinese companies at GreenTech events in the future. “This year, companies such as NIO and BYD approached us to participate, showing great interest in our conference,” he said.

Energy Minister Lantos Csaba emphasized Hungary’s commitment to enhancing energy security and energy sovereignty in preparation for taking over the presidency of the Council of the European Union in July. “Our main task will be to restore Europe’s competitiveness, especially in terms of securing energy supplies,” said the minister.

He highlighted Hungary’s significant achievements in the field of renewable energy, including over 6.3 GW of photovoltaic capacity, which last year placed the country third in the world in terms of solar energy production.

Lantos recognized the challenges posed by the intermittent nature of solar and wind energy, emphasizing the need for effective energy storage solutions.

Additionally, Hungary is expanding its battery storage capabilities and continuing to invest in nuclear energy. The Paks I facilities and the future Paks II facilities play a key role in the national energy mix.

The minister also highlighted the potential of geothermal energy and biomass as part of Hungary’s strategy to achieve energy independence.

The GreenTech conference was attended by 80 exhibitors and 20 industry presentations on topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), circular economy and green transport.

Hungarian Energy Minister Lantos Csaba (1st from left, back) speaks at the GreenTech conference in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, May 23, 2024. This week’s Greentech conference in Zalaegerszeg showcased cutting-edge renewable energy products from China, attracting the attention of industry leaders and government officials. (Photo: Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

Hungarian Energy Minister Lantos Csaba (1st from left) speaks at the GreenTech conference in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, May 23, 2024. This week’s Greentech conference in Zalaegerszeg showcased cutting-edge renewable energy products from China, drawing the attention of industry leaders and government officials. (Photo: Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

Cantron Robotics’ Flashbot, an autonomous electric car charging robot, charges an electric vehicle during the GreenTech conference in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, May 23, 2024. The Greentech conference in Zalaegerszeg showcased cutting-edge renewable energy products from China week, drawing the attention of industry leaders and government officials . (Photo: Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

Tang Rui, founder and CEO of Shanghai Cantron Robotics, speaks at the GreenTech conference in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, May 23, 2024. This week’s Greentech conference in Zalaegerszeg showcased cutting-edge renewable energy products from China, attracting the attention of industry leaders and government officials. (Photo: Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

Cantron Robotics’ Flashbot, an autonomous electric car charging robot, is seen at the GreenTech conference in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, May 23, 2024. Cutting-edge renewable energy products from China were showcased at the Greentech conference in Zalaegerszeg this week, drawing the attention of industry leaders and officials government. (Photo: Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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