I can become stronger by paying salaries. I have one billion employees!

Chapter 489: 1500 million kilowatt-hours of production capacity, $130 billion in orders, and a deeply entrenched market position.

A moment later, the Hongqi sedan came to a slow stop, and a middle-aged man in a sharp suit got out first, walked around to the back of the car, and opened the left rear door.

A soft "click" sounded!
A shiny leather shoe landed first, followed by the hem of black trousers.

Finally, a middle-aged man who looked to be in his early fifties came down, wearing a light gray jacket with the zipper hanging in front of his chest, revealing a neat white shirt underneath.

He wore glasses on his nose, and his brows held the composure of someone who had long held a high position. His gaze was deep and sharp, as if he possessed the power to see through people's hearts.

There were a few gray hairs on his temples, which would have been almost unnoticeable if Chen Yansen's eyesight had not been far superior to that of ordinary people.

Yuan Ruili, the head of the Shenzhen Central Bureau, jogged forward, deliberately lagging half a step behind, and walked alongside the middle-aged man.

Li Qingsong!
Chen Yansen smiled faintly, strode forward to greet him, and said politely, "Mr. Li, welcome to DeepBlue Technology for guidance."

He was observing Li Qingsong.

Li Qingsong was also sizing up the young man in front of him.

In three years, they made a staggering $100 billion.

While the internet industry is never short of miracles, Chen Yansen's performance is truly dazzling.

Isn't Mark Zuckerberg from the neighboring United States a genius?
At the age of 28, he already possessed a fortune of over 20 billion US dollars, making him a globally recognized business prodigy.

Compared to Chen Yansen, he instantly paled in comparison.

Chen Yansen's success undoubtedly proves to the world that China's economic development path is successful; otherwise, how could it have nurtured a business empire valued at over 100 billion US dollars?
This is one of the most outstanding business cards of Chinese entrepreneurs!

While Senlian Capital's e-commerce, food delivery, group buying, express delivery, ride-hailing, and mobile phone businesses are important, they are far less significant than the Tiangong A100 chip and Deep Blue battery.

These two technologies, the former solidifying the technological foundation of domestically produced chips and the latter reshaping the global lithium battery industry landscape, have given China the solid foundation to achieve a leapfrog development.

More importantly, Chen Yansen and Senlian Capital developed entirely on their own capabilities and received virtually no external technical support.

This is especially amazing.

Li Qingsong smiled slightly, his eyes full of admiration as he looked at Chen Yansen.

"You did very well."

Li Qingsong spoke first.

"It's all thanks to Shenzhen that DeepBlue Technology has been provided with favorable R&D conditions and a sufficient talent pool."

Chen Yansen responded modestly.

"I'm not just talking about the Deep Blue Battery, but also the Tiangong A100. Huawei and the Huazhong University of Science and Technology Association spent more than ten years but failed to make a breakthrough in high-end chip design. I never expected that you would crack this tough nut in just a few years."

This is not only a technological leap, but also a shot in the arm for the entire industry. People used to say we couldn't circumvent others' patent barriers in core technologies; now you've proven with tangible results that we can also succeed on this path, and even more steadily and quickly.

Li Qingsong was very easygoing and full of praise for Chen Yansen.

“Chip design is just the beginning. The more difficult aspects are the technical aspects related to chip manufacturing, such as equipment, packaging, and reagents,” Chen Yansen said slowly, his brows slightly furrowed.

"You're planning to get involved in the chip manufacturing industry?" Li Qingsong looked up and asked, a clear look of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"We have ideas, but we lack the equipment and technology."

Chen Yansen shrugged.

From silicon wafer manufacturing to target materials, CMP materials, photoresists, photomasks, and other processes, the process involves hundreds of patented technologies.

Even if you're willing to spend money on procurement, you still need to connect with dozens of suppliers.

Not to mention lithography machines!
Due to restrictions imposed by the United States, ASML's most advanced EUV lithography machine is simply not being sold to them.

Most of the equipment available in China is mid-to-low-end equipment used for manufacturing chips using mature processes, such as the NXT 1950i immersion lithography machine.

This is a five-year-old model, and it is two to three generations behind the equipment currently used by Intel, Singstar, and TSMC. There are huge gaps in core indicators such as light source, resolution, numerical aperture, and platform technology.

"Take your time, don't rush."

Li Qingsong smiled and comforted him.

He positioned Tiangong Technology as a major chip design company, rather than a major chip manufacturing company.

The task of chip manufacturing and chip equipment production will be undertaken by Huaxin International and Huaxin Microelectronics.

He paused, then asked, "Mr. Chen, do you know why the higher-ups attach so much importance to DeepBlue Technology?"

"The US is working on solid-state batteries, while China is betting on lithium metal anode technology. Ultimately, everyone wants to find a more sustainable energy source. China's technological foundation in gasoline vehicles is somewhat weak, but electricity is different."

Chen Yansen answered clearly and logically.

He personally witnessed the booming development of new energy vehicles.

By 2026, the number of new energy vehicles will exceed 5000 million, accounting for 13.8% of the total number of vehicles, of which pure electric vehicles account for as high as 73.1%.

"You have a very clear understanding of things. No wonder you focus your energy on the research and development of lithium-sulfur batteries."

As Li Qingsong spoke, he extended his right hand.

Seeing this, Chen Yansen then grasped the other person's right hand and formally greeted him.

"Mr. Li, please!"

With a smile on his face, Chen Yansen led Li Qingsong, Yuan Ruili and others toward the production base.

The group of people walked into DeepBlue Technology's Factory No. 2.

Reporters from CCTV and the National Daily followed closely behind, responsible for filming and recording the entire process.

More than a dozen stern-faced security personnel were stationed around Li Qingsong.

Zeng Jiwen walked to Chen Yansen's right and introduced the factory layout and functional areas to everyone.

The first stop was DeepBlue Technology's Class 100,000 cleanroom. Through the tempered glass, you could see the fully automated production line assembling battery cells.

The robotic arm precisely grasps the sulfur-carbon composite cathode material and completes the stacking process under argon protection.

Li Qingsong would occasionally stop to observe the details of the equipment's operation, while Chen Yansen would explain in a low voice, and Zeng Jiwen would supplement the technical details of the Deep Blue Battery when appropriate.

The reporters following behind captured these scenes clearly with their cameras, intending to use them as news material for tonight.

In just four months, DeepBlue Battery has secured orders worth $130 billion globally, along with three Nobel Prizes in Chemistry and a formidable influence on the new energy vehicle, consumer electronics, and energy storage battery industries. Even the highest level of media coverage would be entirely justified.

Li Qingsong's personal attendance at the production launch ceremony was, frankly speaking, an attempt to support DeepBlue Technology.

Chen Yansen pointed to the display screen and said, "This is DeepBlue Technology's proprietary porous sulfur carrier technology, which can fix active sulfur through a nanoscale carbon skeleton and control the volume expansion rate to within 2%, thereby ensuring the battery's cycle stability, capacity retention rate and service life."

What is this black particle?

Li Qingsong reached out and tapped the screen, then turned to ask.

"The graphene oxide coating can suppress the shuttle effect of polysulfides and enhance the conductivity of the electrode."

Chen Yansen answered without hesitation.

nonsense!

He provided 99% of the technical solution for this thing.

Zeng Jiwen was simply using his technical documents to reproduce the laboratory data at room temperature.

"If I remember correctly, you studied journalism."

Li Qingsong was taken aback and subconsciously pressed for an answer.

"Of course we need to know our own products inside and out." Chen Yansen remained calm and composed, with an expression that seemed perfectly natural.

"I heard that DeepBlue Technology has signed supply contracts with BAIC, SAIC, Great Wall, and JAC. With the production capacity of Factory No. 1 and Factory No. 2, how long will it take to deliver the goods?" Li Qingsong continued to ask.

"The total capacity of these two production bases is 15 gigawatt-hours per year, or 1500 million kilowatt-hours. Based on the order of orders, it is estimated that they will not be fully produced until 2015."

However, I have signed OEM agreements with CATL and BYD. After they deliver their energy storage orders from the Middle East, we will begin producing the power batteries needed for automobiles.

Chen Yansen explained slowly.

"You delivered the first batch of goods to Tesla?" Li Qingsong asked again.

"Musk signed a $15 billion order."

Chen Yansen answered very frankly.

The implication is that Tesla has given them too much.

Moreover, Tesla has a large inventory of power batteries and has been operating in North America for many years, accumulating a large number of customers.

Despite Musk pricing the Model S LR at $15.9, it still sold 1.4 units.

In China, given the strength of car manufacturers in 2013, who would dare to guarantee that they could sell 10,000 pure electric cars priced at $159,000 each?

Even Wang Chuanfu didn't have that confidence.

The reason is simple: the supply chain is limited, and infrastructure such as charging piles is almost non-existent, with only 1.4 nationwide.

The lack of collaboration across the industry chain has resulted in battery manufacturers, automakers, and charging operators operating independently, failing to create a closed-loop ecosystem from "battery → charging → vehicle".

Li Qingsong smiled and didn't delve into it further.

He couldn't find any fault with Chen Yansen's decision to license the patents for lithium-sulfur batteries to military research institutes in various regions.

Ultimately, DeepBlue Technology is a private enterprise. Although it has a certain percentage of state-owned shares, the company still needs to make a profit to pay its employees' salaries and continue to invest in research and development.

Afterwards, the group walked through a clean corridor and entered the core laboratory.

A silver-gray battery cell lay quietly on the test stand, its electrode material gleaming with a cool metallic luster.

"This is our second-generation lithium-sulfur battery sample. The measured energy density is 620 watt-hours per kilogram. Compared with the first generation, it looks like there is not much change, but its energy utilization rate and cycle life have been improved by more than 15%."

Chen Yansen smiled gently.

"Your technology iterates so quickly?" Li Qingsong asked in surprise.

"Only by staying ahead can we be qualified to set industry rules."

Chen Yansen replied.

After a moment's thought, Li Qingsong nodded in agreement.

Next, Chen Yansen led Li Qingsong and others to visit the functional laboratories, including the electrolyte preparation room and the aging test area.

At noon, Li Qingsong left a document before getting into a car and leaving DeepBlue Technology's Factory No. 2.

After Li Qingsong left, Cao Dahua approached with a grin and asked, "Boss, I see there are also CCTV reporters here. Are we all going to be on tonight's 7 PM news?"

"uncertain."

Chen Yansen shook his head.

Upon hearing this, Cao Dahua's expression froze for a moment, and he thought to himself: Then tomorrow's noon news at 12 o'clock will also work.

Chen Yansen glanced at him and joked with a smile, "Maybe it'll be on the 7 PM news tomorrow night."

However, he guessed wrong this time.

With Li Qingsong personally present and more than a dozen reporters from CCTV and the People's Daily following, why would they postpone the report until tomorrow or the day after?

At 7 p.m. that evening, shortly after the news began, the scene shifted to the DeepBlue Technology factory.

This marks the second time Chen Yansen has appeared on the 7 PM news!

Cao Dahua stood behind him, and the entire shot lasted for a full three seconds.

Old Cao was extremely excited. He first sent the video clip he recorded on his phone to his family, and then to Tang Qingshan.

Wealth that does not return to its hometown is like walking in brocade at night.

Old Cao's personality is such that he'll pretend when he needs to!

Chen Guobin, who was far away in Chunshen, only learned the next day when he watched the news that Chen Yansen had appeared on the 7 pm news again.

This time, the scale was even bigger; even Li Qingsong went to visit.

In a short time, DeepBlue Battery became increasingly well-known both domestically and internationally.

(End of this chapter)