CRRC's expansion into sectors such as wind power, energy storage, and hydrogen illustrates how technologies developed for rail transportation can be adapted to adjacent industries. In 2025, revenue from CRRC's emerging businesses exceeded RMB 86.3 billion, accounting for more than 35% of total revenue. In the first quarter of 2026, revenue from these businesses increased by 16.36% year on year.

Transferring Engineering Capabilities across Industries

One of the key characteristics of CRRC's diversification strategy is the reuse of engineering knowledge, manufacturing capabilities, and supply-chain expertise developed through its rail business.

Wind power is a notable example. Technologies associated with traction motors, power electronics, structural engineering, and operation in demanding environments have been applied to wind-turbine development and testing.

CRRC has also extended existing rail technologies into components used in the wind-power sector, including power semiconductors and structural fastening systems.

Expansion into Energy Storage and Hydrogen

This capability transfer is also visible in energy storage and hydrogen.

In 2026, CRRC Zhuzhou Institute introduced a new liquid-cooled energy-storage system for the European market, with higher energy density and a reduced installation footprint compared with its previous generation.

In hydrogen, CRRC has developed capabilities spanning materials, components, equipment, and complete systems. Its alkaline electrolyser products are designed to operate across a wide load range, making them suitable for use with variable renewable-energy sources such as wind and solar power.

CRRC's expansion demonstrates how engineering and manufacturing capabilities developed in rail transportation can support entry into other technically demanding energy sectors.