Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2025-08-08 02:39Core Viewpoint - The energy storage market is experiencing significant growth, particularly in the US and Europe, while competition intensifies in domestic and Middle Eastern markets [1][2]. Group 1: Market Growth and Projections - Global large-scale energy storage installations are expected to grow by 51% to 205 GWh by 2025, driven by strong demand in the US, Europe, and emerging markets [2]. - In the US, installations are projected to reach 40 GWh in 2025, a 41% increase year-on-year, with a surge in the first half of the year [2]. - Europe is anticipated to see explosive growth, with installations revised up to 18 GWh in 2025, representing over 120% year-on-year growth [2]. - Emerging markets are expected to see a 221% increase in installations to 34 GWh by 2025, with significant projects in the Middle East and Chile [2]. Group 2: Competitive Landscape - The energy storage system prices in the US and Europe are stable at over $0.2/Wh, with profit margins ranging from 0.2 to 3 RMB/Wh, while competition in Asia, Africa, and Latin America is fierce, with new orders priced around 0.6 RMB/Wh and profit expectations around 0.1 RMB/Wh [1][4]. - Tesla leads the market share in the US, while Sungrow holds the top position in Europe [1][4]. - The battery cell market is dominated by CATL, which holds approximately 33% of the global market share, with significant growth from second-tier players [4][5]. Group 3: Emerging Market Opportunities - Distributed energy storage in emerging markets is expected to continue high growth, with household storage installations projected to reach over 20 GWh in 2025, a year-on-year increase of over 14% [3]. - The commercial storage market is also set to grow significantly, with global installations expected to reach 16.6 GWh in 2025, a 62% increase [3]. Group 4: Investment Recommendations - Companies to watch in the overseas large-scale storage sector include Sungrow, CATL, and BYD, while in the household and commercial storage sectors, notable companies include DeYe, Airo Energy, and Jinlang Technology [5].