Venture(US:VEMLY) Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-07-03 03:11Core Viewpoint - The departure of CTO Chen Xi from Zhenghao Innovation marks a significant personnel change, but the company asserts that it will not impact normal operations. Chen Xi is known for his engineering mindset and has led several core technology developments at the company [1][2]. Company Summary - Zhenghao Innovation achieved a global sales revenue of approximately $1 billion in 2022, surpassing Huabao New Energy, and is now among the leading companies in the energy storage sector [1][3]. - The company has set ambitious revenue targets, aiming for over 8 billion yuan in 2024 and a ceiling target of 14 billion yuan by 2025 [3]. Industry Context - The energy storage market, particularly in portable storage, is experiencing intense competition, especially with the presence of major players in Shenzhen [2][3]. - The market dynamics have shifted due to a cooling demand in Europe and the U.S., following a surge driven by the European energy crisis. This has led to a decline in consumer demand for outdoor power products [3]. - The entry of cross-industry competitors like Huawei and Tesla is intensifying price competition within the sector, posing new challenges for established companies like Zhenghao Innovation [3].