Zheng Quan Ri Bao·2025-10-09 15:51Group 1: Industry Overview - The energy storage industry in China is experiencing a dual benefit from technological breakthroughs and a surge in market demand, with significant advancements in solid-state lithium batteries and a dramatic increase in orders for energy storage cells [1] - In the first eight months of 2025, the domestic new energy storage installation capacity reached 75.9 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 42%, while the energy storage EPC bidding scale reached 116 GWh, up approximately 40% [2] - The supply-demand imbalance for energy storage cells is exacerbated by structural shortages, with high-capacity cells becoming the market mainstream due to early capacity locking by clients, leading to increased prices for energy storage cells [2][3] Group 2: Policy Support - Recent policies have shifted the industry from "mandatory storage" to "independent storage," enhancing the quality requirements for energy cells and intensifying the supply-demand imbalance for high-quality production [3] - The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration have set a target for new energy storage installation capacity to exceed 180 million kilowatts by 2027, driving direct investment of approximately 250 billion yuan [2] Group 3: Company Strategies and Performance - Domestic energy storage companies are adjusting their strategies and increasing investments in energy storage, with many listed companies reporting full production and high order volumes [4] - Companies like Yiwei Lithium Energy and Ganfeng Lithium have achieved large-scale production of energy storage cells and established stable supply partnerships with leading industry players, ensuring stable delivery to clients [5] - The focus for energy storage companies should be on original innovation in technology, particularly in high-capacity and high-safety cells, while enhancing collaboration across the supply chain [5]