The 18th Research Institute of CETC (CETC18) is the leading institute，the earliest founded and largest comprehensive research institute of chemical & physical power sources in China. The Institute is mainly involved in the R & D and production of Solar cells, panels & arrays; Thermoelectric cooling modules & generating systems; Lithium primary & secondary batteries; Ag/Zn; Ni/Cd; Ni/H2; Ni/MH; Sealed lead acid batteries; and Electronic control devices & systems etc. It has 117 Chinese Patents and its technologies are in the advanced level in China.
 
Besides, China Industry Association of Chemical & Physical Power Sources, Quality Supervision and Testing Center of Chemical & Physical Power Sources, and 6 professional academic organizations are all attached to TIPS. Through above channels, CETC18 has wide & close relations and good cooperation with the battery community inside and outside of China.