经导财评｜“反内卷” 成行业可持续发展必选项

Core Viewpoint - The storage industry in China is responding to the "anti-involution" initiative, with over 150 companies signing a proposal to promote fair competition and healthy development in the sector [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Response - As of August 14, 152 companies have actively participated in the initiative, including major players like BYD, EVE Energy, Huawei Digital Energy, and Xiamen Hichain Energy Technology [1]. - Among the top ten lithium-ion battery manufacturers, nine have joined the initiative, and eight out of the top ten energy storage system integrators are also participants, indicating strong support from the industry [1]. Group 2: Industry Challenges - The new energy storage capacity in China reached 94.91 million kilowatts (22.2 billion kilowatt-hours) by the end of June, reflecting a growth of approximately 29% compared to the end of 2024 [1]. - Despite rapid growth, the price of lithium battery storage systems has plummeted nearly 80% over the past three years, leading some companies to face a situation of "increased revenue without increased profit" [1]. Group 3: Proposal Details - The initiative emphasizes reasonable pricing and fair competition, encouraging companies to base their market participation on technology, service, reputation, and performance capabilities [2]. - It advocates for integrity, transparency, professionalism, and prudence in bidding activities, aiming to eliminate false commitments and irrational low-price competition [2]. - The initiative is seen as essential for sustainable development in the industry, promoting healthy market environments and accelerating technological advancements [2].