Core Viewpoint - The storage industry in China is responding to intense low-price competition by signing a "anti-involution" initiative to promote fair competition and healthy development [1][2] Group 1: Initiative Overview - The initiative was released by the China Chemical and Physical Power Industry Association and includes a draft titled "Proposal for Maintaining Fair Competition Order and Promoting Healthy Development of the Storage Industry" [1] - A total of 149 companies have signed or participated in the initiative, including major players like BYD, EVE Energy, Huawei Digital, and Haicheng Energy [1] - The participating companies span various sectors of the storage industry, including lithium-ion batteries, flow batteries, sodium-ion batteries, compressed air storage, flywheel storage, supercapacitors, thermal storage, and more [1] Group 2: Content Structure of the Initiative - The initiative is divided into six chapters, covering general principles, cost pricing behavior norms, product and service fulfillment, technological innovation and green development, and industry coordination mechanisms [2] - The cost pricing behavior norms chapter emphasizes reasonable pricing and fair competition, encouraging members to base market participation on technology, service, reputation, and fulfillment capabilities [2] - It advises companies to quote prices based on their operational status, cost assessments, and project risks, while avoiding irrational low-price behaviors to prevent "bad money driving out good" [2] - In terms of bidding behavior, the initiative encourages members to adhere to principles of integrity, transparency, professionalism, and prudence, while discouraging false promises and cost-underbidding [2] - The China Chemical and Physical Power Industry Association is currently seeking feedback on the initiative and invites more willing companies to join in refining and implementing its contents [2]
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