Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-18 05:55Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that after 2H25, China's provinces will successively implement capacity pricing policies, leading to excellent economic viability for independent energy storage under the "peak-valley arbitrage + capacity pricing + ancillary services" revenue model, with high demand expected to continue in the short term [1] - The European market is experiencing positive storage demand due to energy shortages and a lack of grid flexibility resources, with a shift in focus from household storage to large-scale and industrial storage [1] - The Australian electricity market is maturing, with large-scale storage projects accelerating, while household storage is being reinforced by high subsidies, ensuring medium to long-term demand [1] Group 2 - The AIDC (Automated Industrial Data Center) demand in the U.S. is expected to grow significantly, with projections indicating that by 2030, AIDC storage demand could reach 100-200 GWh, driven by the need for enhanced flexibility and interconnectivity [2] - The green methanol sector is seeing increased demand from the shipping industry, which is catalyzing the construction of numerous wind-solar-storage hydrogen-methanol integrated projects in China, thereby boosting storage demand [2] Group 3 - The strong demand for energy storage is leading to a tight supply of storage cells, with major companies experiencing full order books and production schedules extending into Q1 2026; however, relief is expected post-Q2 2026 as production capacity is released [3] - Major companies are building competitive barriers through overseas factories and technology licensing in response to local policy trends in Europe and the U.S., allowing them to benefit from high growth in overseas markets [3] Group 4 - Recommended companies for front-of-the-meter storage include CATL (300750.SZ, 03750), EVE Energy (300014.SZ), and Haibo Technology (688411.SH), while for behind-the-meter storage, recommended companies include Deye Technology (605117.SH), Airo Energy (688717.SH), and Pylon Technologies (688063.SH) [4]