Core Insights - The global energy storage capacity layout is entering an accelerated phase since 2026, with domestic companies focusing on overseas markets [5] Group 1: Investment and Project Details - The Portuguese government signed an investment agreement with six companies, including China Innovation Aviation, on January 20, 2023, with a government subsidy of €350 million (approximately ¥2.853 billion) for the lithium battery factory project [6] - The total investment for the project in Portugal is €2.067 billion (approximately ¥16.852 billion), covering an area of 45 hectares, primarily producing power batteries and energy storage batteries for electric vehicles (EV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) [6][7] - The project is expected to be fully operational by 2028, achieving a production capacity of 15 GWh of energy storage batteries and creating 1,800 jobs [6][7] Group 2: Economic Impact and Strategic Importance - The project is anticipated to have a significant impact on the Portuguese economy, contributing over 4% to Portugal's GDP when reaching full production in 2028, with plans to expand capacity to 45 GWh [7] - The establishment of this project fills a gap in China Innovation Aviation's energy storage production layout in Europe, enhancing its global capacity network [7] Group 3: Overseas Expansion Strategy - In 2024, China Innovation Aviation established a Pack factory in Thailand, implementing an industrial layout in the ASEAN region, with mass production delivered by 2025 [9] - The company’s production bases now cover key regions both domestically (Chengdu, Wuhan, Changzhou, Jiangmen, Xiamen, Hefei, Meishan) and internationally (Thailand, Portugal) [9] - The Chinese Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration announced a phased reduction in export tax rebates for battery products, with the rate decreasing from 9% to 6% in the latter half of 2026 and completely eliminated from January 2027, making overseas factories a core strategy for energy storage companies to mitigate risks [9]

国信证券此前指出，中创新航加速海外布局，在沙特、欧洲等区域实现储能电池交付、并积极拓展海外 本土客户。该行估计，公司2025年储能电池出货量有望达到45GWh左右，同比增长超75%。同时，伴随 海外项目与海外客户开拓的快速推进，公司储能电池盈利能力有望持续向好。 中创新航(03931)涨近3%，截至发稿，涨1.29%，报28.36港元，成交额2925.46万港元。 消息面上，据智通财经报道，1月20日，葡萄牙经贸投资促进局发布声明称，当日将宣布与中创新航 (03931)、Lift One、Savannah Lithium和托普索(Topsoe)等六家公司签订投资合同，这些公司预计将向葡 萄牙锂项目共计投资30亿欧元。 ...

消息面上，据智通财经报道，1月20日，葡萄牙经贸投资促进局发布声明称，当日将宣布与中创新航 (03931)、Lift One、Savannah Lithium和托普索(Topsoe)等六家公司签订投资合同，这些公司预计将向葡 萄牙锂项目共计投资30亿欧元。 智通财经APP获悉，中创新航(03931)涨近3%，截至发稿，涨1.29%，报28.36港元，成交额2925.46万港 元。 国信证券此前指出，中创新航加速海外布局，在沙特、欧洲等区域实现储能电池交付、并积极拓展海外 本土客户。该行估计，公司2025年储能电池出货量有望达到45GWh左右，同比增长超75%。同时，伴随 海外项目与海外客户开拓的快速推进，公司储能电池盈利能力有望持续向好。 ...

葡萄牙经贸投资促进局1月20日发布声明称，当日将宣布与中创新航、Lift One、Savannah Lithium和托 普索（Topsoe）等六家公司签订投资合同，这些公司预计将向葡萄牙锂项目共计投资30亿欧元。（智通 财经 汪维喆） ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the advancements and production timelines of solid-state batteries from various companies, highlighting the competitive landscape and technological progress leading up to 2026 and beyond [4]. Group 1: Company Developments - CATL launched the world's first sulfide solid-state battery pilot line in Hefei in May 2025, achieving an energy density of 450Wh/kg, with plans to expand production capacity to 50GWh by 2026 [6]. - Guoxuan High-Tech introduced its "Guan" quasi-solid-state square aluminum shell cell with an energy density greater than 300Wh/kg and initiated a pilot line with a 90% yield rate in May 2025 [8]. - EVE Energy's solid-state battery, "Longquan No. 2," achieved an energy density of 300Wh/kg and is aimed at high-end applications like humanoid robots and low-altitude aircraft [8]. - Aoxin Technology plans to launch its polymer solid-state battery with an energy density of 400Wh/kg by the end of 2025, targeting high-end new energy vehicles [8]. - Ganfeng Lithium announced the mass production of lithium sulfide, completing the last link in the solid-state battery ecosystem, with plans to launch solid-state batteries by the end of 2025 [9]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The solid-state battery industry is expected to enter a critical year in 2026, with many companies racing to achieve mass production [4]. - The article outlines the competitive landscape, with over 30 companies making significant strides in solid-state battery technology, indicating a robust growth trajectory in the sector [4]. - The anticipated commercialization of solid-state batteries is projected for around 2030, as supply chains mature and production processes are refined [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Outperform the Market" for the lithium battery industry [5][9]. Core Insights - The lithium battery sector experienced a price increase across the supply chain, with significant growth in raw material prices, particularly lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide, which rose by 64.40% and 77.51% respectively from early December 2025 to mid-January 2026 [5][41]. - In December 2025, China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached 1.71 million units, marking a year-on-year growth of 7.14% and a monthly market share of 52.26%, driven by supportive policies and improved cost-performance of new energy vehicles [5][14]. - The report highlights that the overall industry outlook remains positive, with expectations for continued growth in both the NEV and lithium battery sectors in 2026, despite a projected slowdown in sales growth due to base effects and tax incentives [5][14]. Summary by Sections Market Review - In December 2025, the lithium battery index fell by 1.04%, underperforming the CSI 300 index, which rose by 2.28% during the same period [2][9]. - The report notes that 48 stocks in the lithium battery sector rose, while 56 fell, with a median decline of 0.87% among the stocks [9]. New Energy Vehicle Sales and Industry Prices - NEV sales in December 2025 were 1.71 million units, with a year-on-year increase of 7.14% and a month-on-month decrease of 6.02% [5][14]. - The total installed capacity of power batteries in December 2025 was 98.1 GWh, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 30.11% [5][14]. - The report indicates that the prices of upstream raw materials have generally increased, with battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide prices significantly rising [5][41]. Industry and Company News - The report includes various industry updates, such as the launch of new battery production lines by major companies like CATL and the establishment of new manufacturing facilities in Europe [54].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Outperform" for the lithium battery industry [5][6]. Core Insights - The lithium battery sector has experienced a general price increase across the supply chain, with significant growth in raw material prices, particularly lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide, which have risen by 64.40% and 77.51% respectively since early December 2025 [5][6]. - In December 2025, China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached 1.71 million units, marking a year-on-year increase of 7.14% and maintaining a monthly sales share of 52.26%, driven by supportive policies and improved cost-performance of new energy vehicles [5][14]. - The report highlights that the overall industry outlook remains positive, with expectations for continued growth in both the NEV and lithium battery sectors, despite a projected slowdown in sales growth rates for 2026 due to base effects and tax incentives [5][14]. Summary by Sections Market Review - In December 2025, the lithium battery index fell by 1.04%, underperforming the CSI 300 index, which rose by 2.28% during the same period [2][9]. - The report notes that 48 stocks in the lithium battery sector rose while 56 fell, with a median decline of 0.87% among the stocks [9]. New Energy Vehicle Sales and Industry Prices - NEV sales in December 2025 totaled 1.71 million units, with a year-on-year growth of 7.14% and a month-on-month decline of 6.02% [5][14]. - The total installed capacity of power batteries in December 2025 was 98.1 GWh, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 30.11% [5][14]. - The report indicates that the prices of key raw materials, including battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide, have seen substantial increases, with prices reaching 157,000 CNY/ton and 150,000 CNY/ton respectively [5][14]. Industry and Company News - The report mentions significant developments in the industry, including the launch of new production lines and the expansion of battery manufacturing capacities by major companies [54]. - Notable announcements include the establishment of a new battery cell production facility by Volkswagen in Germany and the opening of a large battery manufacturing plant by Envision AESC in the UK [54].

Core Viewpoint - Technological innovation is a crucial driving force for the sustainable development of the energy storage industry, impacting various sectors such as large-scale battery cells, long-duration energy storage, and grid-connected energy storage [2]. Group 1: Technological Innovation in Energy Storage - China's investment in energy storage technology and talent has been steadily increasing, with R&D spending expected to reach nearly 100 billion yuan by 2025, nearly doubling from five years ago [2]. - The number of R&D personnel has surpassed 200,000, and the number of patents has exceeded 100,000, indicating a growing foundation and strength in technological innovation [2]. - The competitive landscape is characterized by intense price wars, which may hinder R&D investments and innovation momentum in the technology sector [2]. Group 2: Future Competitiveness of Enterprises - The 24潮产业研究院 (TTIR) emphasizes that only companies with global layout capabilities, strong market expansion, financial health, and significant brand influence will have the potential for sustainable growth [3]. - Starting in 2026, TTIR will release a ranking of the top 10 Chinese energy storage companies based on their technological innovation capabilities across seven primary dimensions and 20 secondary dimensions [3]. Group 3: Ranking of Technological Innovation - The ranking will assess companies based on R&D investment, foundational strength, innovation outcomes, commercial promotion capabilities, product competitiveness, achievements, and leading layouts [4]. - The scoring breakdown for the ranking includes 45% for R&D investment, 15% for foundational strength, 10% for innovation outcomes, and various other dimensions [4]. Group 4: Top 10 Energy Storage Companies by Innovation - The top-ranked companies for technological innovation include BYD, CATL, and Sungrow, with scores reflecting their R&D investment, innovation outcomes, and product competitiveness [7]. - BYD scored 87.49, followed by CATL with 81.90, and Sungrow with 81.00, showcasing their leadership in the energy storage sector [7]. Group 5: Detailed Scoring Metrics - The detailed scoring metrics for R&D investment show that BYD leads with a score of 95.42, while CATL and Sungrow follow with scores of 83.12 and 78.33, respectively [9]. - In terms of innovation outcomes, Sungrow leads with a score of 86.88, followed closely by BYD and CATL [11]. - The foundational strength scores indicate that Sungrow also leads in R&D personnel metrics, highlighting its commitment to innovation [13].

12月，我国动力和储能电池合计出口32.6GWh，环比增长1.3%，同比增长49.2%，占当月销量16.4%。其中，动力电池出口量为19.0GWh，占总出口量 58.4%，环比减少10.4%，同比增长47.1%；储能电池出口量为13.6GWh，占总出口量41.6%，环比增长23.9%，同比增长52.2%。 智通财经APP获悉，1月16日，中国汽车动力电池产业创新联盟发布2025年12月动力电池月度信息。数据显示，12月，我国动力和储能电池合计产量为 201.7GWh，环比增长14.4%，同比增长62.1%。1-12月，我国动力和储能电池累计产量为1755.6GWh，累计同比增长60.1%。 销量方面： 12月，我国动力和储能电池销量为199.3GWh，环比增长11.1%，同比增长57.5%。其中，动力电池销量为143.8GWh，占总销量72.1%，环比增长7.3%，同 比增长49.2%；储能电池销量为55.6GWh，占总销量27.9%，环比增长22.4%，同比增长84.0%。 1-12月，我国动力和储能电池累计销量为1700.5GWh，累计同比增长63.6%。其中，动力电池累计销量为1200.9GWh，占总销 ...

Core Viewpoint - The global lithium battery production is projected to reach 2297 GWh in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 48.5%, with significant contributions from both power batteries and energy storage batteries [1][16]. Group 1: Power Battery Market - In 2025, the Chinese market is expected to maintain over 20% growth due to the stimulus from tax exemptions and the continued sales of new energy commercial vehicles and popular new models [4]. - The European market is anticipated to see significant year-on-year sales growth, driven by the reintroduction of subsidy policies in key countries like Germany and the UK, as well as increased shipments to new markets like Belgium [5]. - The U.S. market, however, is projected to underperform due to the early termination of the IRA subsidy policy and the impact of the "America First" strategy [5]. Group 2: Energy Storage Market - The energy storage sector is expected to continue its strong growth in 2025, driven by demand from markets in China, the U.S., Europe, and emerging regions in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia [7]. - Domestic policies, such as the 136 document and capacity price subsidies, are facilitating a shift from integrated storage solutions to independent energy storage, leading to significant growth in storage capacity [7]. - Internationally, the aging of power grids and the accelerated retirement of coal power plants are increasing the demand for energy storage solutions, with many countries facing power outages that necessitate grid upgrades [7]. Group 3: Digital Consumer Market - The expansion of trade-in policies at the beginning of the year has stimulated demand for high-end digital products, leading to a noticeable increase in the shipment of upstream battery products like lithium cobalt oxide [10]. - In Southeast Asia and South Asia, government subsidies and the demand for commuting and delivery services are accelerating the penetration of long-range, high-capacity two-wheeled vehicles [10]. - The production of batteries for electric tools is also expected to see growth in 2025, particularly in emerging fields like humanoid robots [10]. Group 4: Market Share of Chinese Manufacturers - Chinese lithium battery manufacturers, represented by companies like CATL, BYD, and Zhongchuang Xinhang, are expected to further increase their global market share, surpassing 85% [13]. Group 5: Future Outlook - For 2026, energy storage is anticipated to be a major growth driver, contributing significantly to overall market expansion, with global lithium battery production expected to reach 3092 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 34.6% [16].