CATL(SZ:300750) Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2025-10-15 01:12Core Insights - The report highlights a significant growth trajectory for global battery shipments, with projections indicating that by 2025, global power battery shipments are expected to reach 1285 GWh and energy storage battery shipments are anticipated to reach 481 GWh. By 2030, the combined total is projected to reach 5154 GWh, approximately three times the 2025 figure [1][2]. Group 1: Lithium Battery Market Growth - The lithium battery shipment volume is expected to continue its upward trend, with a long-term growth potential. By 2030, power batteries are projected to reach 3754 GWh and energy storage batteries 1400 GWh [1][2]. - The global lithium battery equipment industry is expected to see a recovery, with significant order peaks anticipated in 2025 and 2026. The estimated market size for the lithium battery equipment industry is projected to reach 497 billion, 810 billion, and 832 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of +12%, +63%, and +3% [2]. Group 2: Solid-State Battery Innovations - The innovation cycle for solid-state batteries is expected to accelerate, with over 10 billion yuan in investment planned in China. Solid-state batteries are projected to transition from sample production to trial lines starting in 2024, with mass production expected to begin in 2027 [3][4]. - The solid-state battery equipment market is anticipated to have a high value, contributing significantly to the overall lithium battery equipment market. By 2030, if solid-state batteries achieve a 5% penetration rate, the market size for lithium battery equipment could reach approximately 1180 billion yuan, with solid-state equipment contributing an incremental market size of about 515 billion yuan [4]. Group 3: Differentiation in Lithium Battery Equipment Companies - Companies in the lithium battery equipment sector are diversifying their development strategies, including cross-industry expansions, platform development, and product line extensions. For instance, companies like Winbond Technology and Xinyu Ren are expanding into related fields and enhancing their product offerings [5]. - There is a recommendation to focus on small and mid-cap companies that are likely to expand their applications in the solid-state battery sector, as well as those that are advancing platform development and diversifying their business models [5].