On April 26th, 2024, Mr. Rob van der Gulik, Deputy Secretary General of the European Association for Energy Storage and Transportation (EAEST), attended the King’s Day celebrations held in Nanjing, China. During the event, Mr. van der Gulik formally signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) on behalf of EAEST.
This newly established partnership will strengthen bilateral cooperation between Europe and China in the energy sector. Key areas of focus include:
- Deepening collaboration and information exchange concerning energy storage technologies, policies, and market developments between the two regions.
- Facilitating technical knowledge sharing and joint research initiatives to drive innovation in energy storage solutions.
- Co-organizing promotional campaigns, seminars, and networking events to raise awareness about the importance of energy storage in achieving a sustainable energy transition.
- Exploring potential business opportunities and partnerships between European and Chinese companies operating in the energy storage value chain.
By leveraging their combined expertise and networks, EAEST and NBSO aim to contribute to high-quality growth and development in the energy storage industry for both European and Chinese stakeholders. This agreement underscores the shared commitment to accelerating the adoption of clean energy technologies and fostering a greener future.
“We are delighted to join forces with NBSO in this strategic partnership,” stated Mr. van der Gulik. “By combining our strengths, we can unlock new synergies that will benefit the energy storage ecosystem in both Europe and China.”
The signing ceremony was held as part of the King’s Day celebrations organized by the Dutch community in Nanjing, further highlighting the strong economic and cultural ties between the Netherlands and China.
EAEST and NBSO Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
On April 26th, 2024, Mr. Rob van der Gulik, Deputy Secretary General of the European Association for Energy Storage and Transportation (EAEST), attended the King's Day celebrations held in Nanjing, China. During the event, Mr. van der Gulik formally signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) on behalf of EAEST. This newly established partnership will strengthen bilateral cooperation between Europe and China in the energy sector. Key areas of focus include: Deepening collaboration and information exchange concerning
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