DOVER, USA, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- E-Power Inc. (“E-Power”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) (NASDAQ: EPOW), a leading provider of AI Data Center (AIDC) microgrid solutions and advanced battery materials, today announced the successful registration and patent grant for a groundbreaking invention: "A Preparation Method for a Double-Layer Coated Silicon-Carbon Composite Material" (Patent No: CN2024105182226).

The granting of this patent represents a significant milestone in E-Power’s development of cutting-edge silicon-carbon composite coating technologies. It establishes a robust technical foundation for the industrial-scale production of key materials required for next-generation solid-state batteries in Guizhou Province.

Advancing Solid-State Battery Performance

Silicon-carbon composite materials are widely recognized as the critical anode material for achieving the high energy densities required by solid-state batteries. By securing this patent, E-Power is positioned at the forefront of material science innovation, addressing the technical challenges of battery stability and capacity.

• Double-Layer Coating Innovation: The patented method utilizes a sophisticated double-layer coating process to enhance the performance and longevity of silicon-carbon composites.
• Industrialization Milestone: This authorization serves as a catalyst for the localized industrial development of solid-state battery components, injecting new momentum into the regional high-tech material sector.

Commitment to Strategic Innovation

This achievement underscores E-Power’s commitment to building a comprehensive energy ecosystem, ranging from advanced battery materials to AI-driven computing infrastructure. The integration of E-Power’s material breakthroughs supports the company’s broader mission to power the future of both transportation and technology.

"The authorization of this invention patent is not only a validation of our R&D capabilities but also a critical step toward the commercialization of solid-state battery materials," said Mr. Haiping Hu, Chairman of E-Power. "We are dedicated to transforming these technological advantages into industry-leading products that meet the surging global demand for high-density energy storage."

About E-Power Inc.

E-Power Inc., through its joint venture, is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of graphite anode material for lithium-ion batteries. The Company's joint venture has completed the construction of a manufacturing facility with a production capacity of 50,000 tons .The plant runs on inexpensive electricity from renewable sources, which helps to make E-Power a low-cost and low–environmental-impact producer of graphite anode material. Mr. Haiping Hu, the founder and CEO of the Company, is a major pioneer for the graphite anode industry in the world starting from 1999. The Company’s management team is also composed of experts with years of experiences and strong track-records of success in the graphite anode industry. For further information, please visit the Company’s website at www.sunrisenewenergy.com.

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