New Energy And Energy Storage | ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science And Technology Research Institute Company Limited

As global demand for clean, reliable and sustainable energy solutions continues to rise, Hong Kong is positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation energy innovation. ASTRI develops advanced energy technologies spanning energy efficiency, energy absorption and energy generation that transform the way power is produced, stored and utilised. By commercialising innovative technologies and products, and enabling their adoption across industries, ASTRI aims to unlock a future where high-performance, safe and sustainable energy infrastructure drives economic growth while enhancing environmental resilience.

ASTRI combines its expertise in materials science, battery engineering and intelligent energy systems to deliver pioneering solutions across the energy value chain. Our portfolio includes advanced battery technologies featuring extreme temperature capabilities, high-power performance, AI-assisted electrolyte design for electric vehicles, lithium metal batteries, and multiflex binders for high-energy cathodes. Grid-scale innovations encompass Photovoltaics, Energy Storage, Direct Current and Flexible (PEDF) systems, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) platforms for bidirectional EV charging, large-scale energy storage systems for power stabilisation, and solid-state transformers for efficient energy distribution. These technologies establish the foundation for Hong Kong’s smart energy ecosystem, supporting the transition to sustainable power infrastructure whilst meeting the city’s growing energy demands.

Research Areas & Focus

Technologies

PEDF System
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) for EV charging
Large-scale Energy Storage System
Solid State Transformer

Materials

Extreme Temperature Batteries
High Power Battery Technologies
AI-assisted Electrolyte Design for EV Batteries
Quasi-solid Electrolyte
Lithium Metal Batteries (LMB)
Mutiflex Binders for High Energy Cathode

More about ASTRI

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is founded in 2000 by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As Hong Kong’s largest government-funded research and development centre, ASTRI is a key force and super connector driving innovation and technology advancement in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and the global innovation ecosystem. This role is strengthened through its merger with Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI).

Committed to bringing high impact research from lab to market, ASTRI advances interdisciplinary, market driven R&D that delivers practical innovations for industry and meaningful benefits for society.

Its technological strengths and capabilities enable AI powered, cross disciplinary ICT and advanced materials solutions across Smart City, Financial Technologies, Digital Health and Life Sciences, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) and Advanced Electronics, New Energy and Energy Storage, and Green and ESG Technologies.

Over the years, ASTRI has cultivated a strong pool of I&T talent and earned numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations and contributions to industry and the community. Following the merger with NAMI, ASTRI’s cumulative global patent portfolio has grown to over 1,500, with more than 2,200 technologies successfully transferred to industry.

With enhanced scale and capabilities, ASTRI is uniquely positioned to elevate Hong Kong’s innovation capacity, accelerate technology commercialisation, and drive societal and economic progress through world class applied research.