Celebrating 40 Years of Smart Energy Company CHINT
A global company that provides smart energy solutions and electrical products, CHINT has uplifted the energy industry for four decades with its innovations and offerings.
With services including green energy sources, smart networks, load reduction and new storage, the company’s focus centres on four key areas: smart electricity, green energy, industrial automation and control and smart homes.
In 2024, CHINT is celebrating its 40th anniversary milestone.
Substantially expanding over the last four decades, CHINT now stands at the forefront of the electrical equipment and renewable energy sectors as a manufacturer of low-, medium- and high-voltage solutions, with its commitment to intelligent solutions catering to the evolving needs of the energy market.
About CHINT
- HQ: Shanghai, China
- Employees: 50,000+
- President: Lily Zhang
- Revenue: US$22.1bn (2023)
CHINT is a global leader in smart energy solutions that has been delivering innovative technologies to industries worldwide for four decades.
Established as a humble family workshop in Wenzhou in 1984, CHINT has grown into a multinational corporation at the forefront of the electrical and renewable energy sectors.
Cunhui Nan, CHINT’s Chairman, says: “We will continue the innovation-driven development strategy with smart energy as the core and constantly promote corporate transformation to empower the electricity and new energy industry to achieve sustainable development.”
President Lily Zhang adds: “2024 is a significant milestone for CHINT.
“We’re celebrating our accomplishment of becoming the world’s leading intelligent energy solutions provider, which we’ve achieved through the hard work, dedication and commitment of our global team.
“I’m excited to see how our journey progresses and what the future holds, particularly as the industry drives towards solving global challenges such as decarbonisation.”
A brief history of CHINT
- 1984: CHINT is established
- 1995: CHINT becomes the first Chinese company to secure UL certification for low-voltage electrical products
- 2005: The company pioneers ‘intelligent circuit breaker’ technology with breakthrough patent
- 2010: CHINT establishes leadership in China’s solar power sector with global expansion
- 2018: CHINT sets a record with 2,000MW solar facility in Ningxia, China
- 2022: CHINT reports an operating revenue of US$18bn, reaffirming its place among the Top 500 Chinese Enterprises for more than 20 consecutive years
- 2023: CHINT’s international presence reaches more than 140 countries, employing more than 50,000 people. It has a robust network of manufacturing bases and R&D centres
- 2024: CHINT celebrates its 40th anniversary by hosting the Ou River Summit in Wenzhou, focusing on green energy transformation and low-carbon initiatives while fostering innovation through competitions for emerging talent
Lily Zhang, President of CHINT Global
Lily’s career at CHINT spans more than two decades.
Serving as President of CHINT Electric and CHINT Global, she brings extensive experience to her roles.
Her career at CHINT has seen her take on roles including Deputy Director of Finance, GM Assistant of Investment & Development and GM of international trade departments, with her expertise encompassing global team management, overseeing a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 employees across multiple cultures.
Lily is recognised and held in high regard across the industry for her strategic vision and ability to drive business growth at CHINT. Alongside this, she continues to emphasise the importance and pairing of innovation and sustainability, focusing on smart energy solutions and addressing critical challenges like decarbonisation.
As a leader who has demonstrated strong capabilities in launching new ventures, she has also lent a hand to developing business strategies and managing investments and acquisitions to reinforce CHINT strength in the market.
It’s widely regarded that her leadership has been instrumental in expanding CHINT’s ever-growing global presence.
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