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Core Insights - The lithium battery industry is gaining momentum due to a new action plan issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the State Administration for Market Regulation, which aims for an average revenue growth of over 5% in the electronic information manufacturing sector from 2025 to 2026 [1][2] Industry Growth Drivers - The lithium battery sector remains a key driver for revenue growth in the electronic information manufacturing industry [2] - There has been a significant increase in demand for lithium batteries this year, driven by the growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales and energy storage needs [2][3] - The global sales of new energy vehicles reached 9.1 million units in the first half of the year, a 28% year-on-year increase, with China contributing over half of the sales [4] Demand Sources - The current surge in lithium battery demand is primarily attributed to the needs of power batteries and energy storage batteries [3] - The demand for power batteries is bolstered by the notable increase in new energy vehicle sales, which are supported by improved vehicle performance and reduced battery costs [4] Energy Storage Demand - The demand for energy storage batteries has exceeded expectations, with global battery storage system installations reaching 86.7 GWh in the first half of the year, a 54% increase year-on-year [5] - The transition from mandatory storage to market competition in China has stimulated new market demands for energy storage [5] Technological Advancements - The commercialization of solid-state batteries is being accelerated by policy support, market demand, and technological breakthroughs, with potential applications in electric vehicles and consumer electronics [5] - CATL has indicated that while scientific issues in solid-state battery development are largely resolved, there are still engineering challenges to overcome before commercialization [5] Capacity Expansion - Major lithium battery manufacturers are actively expanding their production capacity in response to market demand, with CATL reporting a capacity utilization rate of 89.86% in the first half of the year [6][7] - CATL has multiple capacity expansion projects underway, with a total of 235 GWh of battery system capacity under construction as of mid-year [7] Financial Performance - The lithium battery sector in the A-share market has shown signs of recovery, with a reported revenue of 1.13 trillion yuan and a net profit of 679.51 billion yuan in the first half of the year, representing year-on-year increases of 13.78% and 28.07%, respectively [9] - Despite the recovery, there is a noted performance divergence within the sector, with certain segments like cathodes and anodes performing better than lithium mining and separators [9]