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Core Viewpoint - CATL has filed a lawsuit against Haicheng Energy for unfair competition, with the case set to be heard on August 12 in Ningde City Intermediate People's Court [2] Company Overview - Haicheng Energy, founded in 2019, focuses on providing energy storage battery and system solutions and is the only company in the GWh-level lithium-ion energy storage battery shipment category that specializes in energy storage [3][5] - The company has rapidly developed, establishing a research and development center and production base in Xiamen in 2020, and launched its first intelligent manufacturing production line for lithium-ion energy storage batteries in 2021 [3] - By 2024, Haicheng Energy is projected to become the third-largest energy storage battery company globally based on lithium-ion battery shipment volume [3] Legal Background - The founder of Haicheng Energy, Wu Zuyu, previously worked as an engineer at CATL, which has contributed to the complex relationship between the two companies [5] - Prior to the current lawsuit, CATL had previously sued an employee of Xiamen Rare Earth Materials Research Institute for violating a non-compete agreement, highlighting ongoing tensions between the companies [4][5] Financial Performance - Haicheng Energy has submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with projected revenue of 12.917 billion yuan in 2024 and a compound annual growth rate of nearly 90% over the past three years [6] - The company is expanding its overseas market presence, with overseas revenue accounting for 28.6% of total revenue by 2024, and a gross margin of 42.3% from overseas sales, significantly higher than the domestic market's 8.1% [6] Market Developments - Haicheng Energy has opened its first manufacturing plant for energy storage systems in the U.S., located in Texas, with an investment of nearly $200 million and a production capacity of 10 GWh per year starting in July 2025 [6] - A recent setback for Haicheng Energy includes the bankruptcy filing of Powin, a major customer, which had signed procurement agreements worth over 2 billion yuan for advanced energy storage battery products [7]