On July 7th, in Baiyujing Town, Dingbian County, energy storage units branded with “Zhongyang Energy” were being loaded onto trucks. These devices will be transported to major oil fields in northern Shaanxi, providing “green power” to oil pumps deep in the mountains. Meanwhile, 300 kilometers away at the Qinchuangyuan Innovation Hub in Xixian New Area, engineers monitored real-time data on screens while fine-tuning the intelligent EMS system for oil fields.

Thanks to Qinchuangyuan’s continuously improving service ecosystem, Zhongyang Energy (Shaanxi) Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd.—a tech startup established just over a year ago—has achieved multiple breakthroughs in energy storage R&D and applications.

“Our ‘R&D in Xi’an + Production in Yulin’ model breaks geographical and resource barriers,” explained the founder of Zhongyang Energy. “This approach facilitates collaboration between research teams, tech firms, and supply chains while effectively reducing production costs.”

Founded in March 2024, Zhongyang Energy focuses on advancing energy storage technology.

Startups in this high-tech sector face significant recruitment challenges due to the industry’s technical demands and talent concentration in urban R&D hubs. For companies like Zhongyang Energy based in northern Shaanxi, this hurdle is particularly acute.

The “flywheel incubation” model provided a breakthrough solution.

In 2023, Yulin’s Science and Technology Bureau established a satellite innovation center in Fengdong New City, partnering with Qinchuangyuan to pioneer this hybrid R&D-production model.

This model leverages Xi’an’s academic resources to fuel innovation while providing Yulin-based tech firms with comprehensive support services through Qinchuangyuan’s platform. Zhongyang Energy now operates with a 30-person R&D team (over 50% of its workforce) at the innovation hub, with Yulin providing free office space to maximize research investment.

Specializing in “new energy + storage,” the company developed lithium iron phosphate battery PACK systems and modular storage containers. “While lithium iron phosphate technology is mature, true differentiation comes from market-specific system innovations,” noted a project lead.

Their multi-source EMS system for oil fields reduced electricity costs to under 0.8 RMB/kWh while increasing crude recovery rates by 2%. The company now holds multiple patents for scenario-specific EMS systems, with 13 additional projects underway across five categories.

“For oil field electrification, we aim to achieve both cost reduction and carbon-neutral operations,” the founder stated.

Support policies further accelerated growth. Qinchuangyuan facilitated financing consultations and development planning, while local governments provided substantial subsidies—including 1.5 million RMB from Dingbian County for outstanding projects.

Within a year, Zhongyang Energy launched a 5GWh production facility in Dingbian and initiated pilot projects with multiple petroleum companies. The Xi’an-Yulin model has now incubated 24 tech firms with 17 more in development, attracting 18 experts from top universities to Yulin’s talent pool in 2025 alone. High-tech projects from Shanghai and Xi’an are currently being onboarded.

Similar innovation strategies are unfolding across Shaanxi:

• Xianyang pioneered legislation to streamline lab-to-market technology transfers
• Baoji integrated industrial and innovation chains, earning triple “Top 100” rankings in advanced manufacturing and specialized tech
• Yangling established “enterprise-team-base” partnerships to accelerate agricultural tech commercialization

These “headquarters+base” and “R&D+manufacturing” models continue to drive technological innovation, fueling Shaanxi’s high-quality development.

Baiyujing Town

Baiyujing Town, located in China’s Yunnan Province, is a historic town known for its well-preserved traditional architecture and cultural heritage. It flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties as a key stop on the ancient Tea Horse Road, facilitating trade between Yunnan and Tibet. Today, it attracts visitors with its charming old streets, tea culture, and scenic mountain surroundings.

Dingbian County

Dingbian County is a historic region located in Shaanxi Province, China, near the border with Inner Mongolia. It has played a significant role as a frontier area since ancient times, often serving as a strategic military and trade post during dynastic periods like the Ming and Qing. Today, it is known for its cultural heritage, including sections of the Great Wall, and its unique blend of Han Chinese and Mongolian influences.

Qinchuangyuan Innovation Hub

The **Qinchuangyuan Innovation Hub** is a key innovation and technology development platform in Shaanxi Province, China, established to foster scientific research, entrepreneurship, and high-tech industrial growth. Inspired by the Qin Dynasty’s legacy of innovation, it supports startups, R&D, and collaboration between academia and industry. Since its launch, it has become a vital hub for advancing regional and national technological progress.

Xixian New Area

Xixian New Area, established in 2014, is a national-level new district in Shaanxi Province, China, designed to promote regional development and innovation. Located between Xi’an and Xianyang, it integrates historical heritage with modern urban planning, serving as a hub for technology, culture, and eco-friendly initiatives. The area also preserves historical sites, reflecting its role as part of the ancient Qin Dynasty capital and the Silk Road.

Fengdong New City

Fengdong New City is a modern urban development located in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China, designed as a key part of the Xi’an-Xianyang New Area. Established to promote economic growth and regional integration, it focuses on industries like advanced manufacturing, logistics, and technology. The area reflects China’s urbanization efforts, blending contemporary infrastructure with historical ties to the ancient capital of Xi’an.

Yangling

Yangling, located in Shaanxi Province, China, is home to the Han Yangling Mausoleum, the joint tomb of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty (188–141 BCE) and his empress. This archaeological site, known for its underground burial pits filled with miniature terracotta figures and artifacts, reflects the burial customs and artistry of the Western Han Dynasty. Today, it serves as an important historical and cultural site, offering insights into early Chinese imperial traditions.

Xianyang

Xianyang is an ancient city in Shaanxi Province, China, that served as the capital of the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BCE) under Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a unified China. Located near modern-day Xi’an, it was a major political and cultural center, housing the emperor’s palace and the terracotta army. Today, Xianyang is known for its historical significance and archaeological sites, including remnants of the Qin capital and nearby Han Dynasty tombs.

Baoji

Baoji, located in Shaanxi Province, China, is an ancient city with a history dating back over 3,000 years. Known as the “Bronze Ware Capital of China,” it was a key hub along the Silk Road and is famed for its archaeological discoveries, including bronze artifacts from the Western Zhou Dynasty. Today, Baoji is a cultural and industrial center, home to attractions like the Baoji Bronze Ware Museum.