Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2025-12-06 04:28Core Insights - The frequency of discussions around "energy storage" has significantly increased in the renewable energy sector, indicating a shift in focus among companies towards energy storage solutions as a response to market pressures and competition in the photovoltaic (PV) industry [2][3]. Industry Trends - Major players in the photovoltaic sector, such as Trina Solar and LONGi Green Energy, are increasingly integrating energy storage into their business models, with LONGi officially entering the energy storage market by acquiring a controlling stake in Suzhou Jingkong Energy Technology [4][5][6]. - The trend of "photovoltaic + energy storage" is becoming a new competitive landscape, with all leading PV companies now participating in the energy storage sector [7]. Company Strategies - Companies like Trina Solar and Canadian Solar have been early entrants into the energy storage market, with Trina Solar's storage business entering a growth phase and Canadian Solar adjusting its business structure to focus on the U.S. market [9][16]. - The energy storage market is viewed as a critical component of the renewable energy system, with companies recognizing the need to adapt to market-driven demands rather than solely relying on policy incentives [11][12]. Market Dynamics - The global photovoltaic market is experiencing a slowdown, with projections indicating that the growth rate of new installations will decline in the coming years, prompting companies to seek alternative growth avenues such as energy storage [15][17]. - The demand for energy storage is driven by the increasing need for grid stability and the integration of renewable energy sources, with significant growth expected in both domestic and international markets [13][20]. Future Outlook - The energy storage sector is anticipated to become a standard component of renewable energy projects within the next 3 to 5 years, supported by favorable policies and market conditions [18][19]. - Companies are expected to see substantial growth in their energy storage business, with projections indicating that the shipment of energy storage systems will double in the coming year, particularly in high-margin markets like Europe and North America [20].