Against the backdrop of global climate change and environmental protection becoming increasingly international consensus, China's economic and social development is accelerating towards a comprehensive green transformation. Recently, multiple departments including the Cyberspace Administration of China, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology jointly released the "Implementation Guidelines for Collaborative Transformation and Development of Digital Greening" (hereinafter referred to as the "Implementation Guidelines"). As an important force in promoting infrastructure construction and industrial upgrading, the electrification process of the construction machinery industry has become a focus of attention for everyone.
Electrification rate of main products in the construction machinery industry
In 2023, the domestic sales electrification rate of new energy mixer trucks will reach as high as 29%;
By 2023, the electrification rate of forklifts will reach 67.9%;
The electrification rate of the 24Q1 high-altitude work platform is as high as 92.6%;
The penetration rate of loader electrification has rapidly increased from 6% for the whole year of 2023 to 15.9% in August 2024;
In the first half of 2024, the penetration rate of new energy heavy-duty trucks accounted for 12.29%, an increase of 7.78 percentage points compared to the same period last year
According to data statistics from the China Construction Machinery Industry Association, we found that the electrification rate of high-altitude work platforms is the highest in the industry.
As an indispensable tool in modern construction, equipment maintenance, warehousing and logistics, the electrification process of high-altitude work platforms can be traced back to the 1980s. In the early stages, the development of electric aerial work platforms was relatively slow due to factors such as battery technology, cost, and market awareness. However, with the increasing awareness of environmental protection, technological progress, and policy support, especially the proposal of the "carbon peak and carbon neutrality" goals in recent years, the electrification process of high-altitude work platforms has significantly accelerated.
Data shows that leading domestic companies such as Zhejiang Dingli, Zoomlion Intelligent High Tech, and XCMG have demonstrated strong electrification development momentum in the field of high-altitude work platforms.
Zoomlion Intelligent High Tech Machine
Zoomlion has a comprehensive range of high-altitude operation machinery products, covering the entire range of 4-72 meters. The penetration rate of electrified products exceeds 90%, demonstrating its profound strength in the field of electrification of high-altitude operation platforms.
The electrification ratio of XCMG's high-altitude work platform sector also exceeds 90%, and its main models have passed international certification and are exported to more than 60 countries and regions around the world, demonstrating its dual advantages of internationalization strategy and green manufacturing.
The electrification rate of Zhejiang Dingli's arm type products has reached 73.36%, and the scissor type products have reached as high as 97.14%. The mast and column type products have achieved 100% electrification, fully demonstrating their forward-looking in technological innovation and market layout.
As an internationally renowned brand, the electrification rate of Genie aerial work platforms has exceeded 70%. Since the 1980s, it has been committed to the research and promotion of electric arm aerial work platforms, setting a benchmark for the industry's electrification process.
From the perspective of market demand, the market acceptance of electrification of aerial work platforms has rapidly increased. From 2020 to 2021, the demand for electric models in domestic arm type aerial work platform products has jumped from about 30% to about 70%. This change not only reflects the increasing preference of customers for environmentally friendly products, but also indicates that electrification will become the mainstream trend in the future market.
The rapid development of electrification of high-altitude work platform equipment cannot be separated from the joint drive of multiple factors.
Policy guidance
The national and local governments have introduced a series of policy measures to encourage green development, such as providing financial subsidies, tax incentives, etc., which have reduced the costs and risks of enterprise electrification transformation.
technical progress
Technological progress: The continuous breakthroughs in battery technology have significantly improved the endurance and charging efficiency of electric aerial work platforms, meeting the needs of more application scenarios.
market demand
With the popularization of environmental awareness and the increasing demand for green products from customers, the demand for electric aerial work platforms in the market continues to grow, providing a broad market space for enterprises.
With the continuous advancement of technology and the increasing maturity of the market, electric aerial work platforms will achieve greater breakthroughs in performance, cost, reliability, and other aspects, further meeting market demand. At the same time, with the acceleration of global green transformation, the electrification of aerial work platforms has become a pioneer in promoting high-quality green development in the construction machinery industry, contributing to the comprehensive green transformation of the economy and society.
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