Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-12-25 02:20Core Insights - The cancellation of mandatory energy storage requirements has not hindered the growth momentum of the energy storage industry, with both domestic and international markets experiencing unexpected growth in the second half of the year [2][4] - Energy storage is increasingly recognized for its economic value and importance in the consumption of green electricity, beyond just its role in energy transition [2] Industry Growth - The share of energy storage batteries in the lithium battery market has grown significantly, surpassing 25% in the first half of the year and reaching 28% in November [2] - Global lithium battery production reached 2058.44 GWh in the first 11 months of the year, a year-on-year increase of 48.59%, while cumulative production of energy storage batteries was 535.98 GWh, up 64.14% year-on-year [2] - The expected installed capacity of lithium energy storage in China for 2025 is projected to reach 157 GWh, representing an 82.9% year-on-year increase [2][4] Market Dynamics - The energy storage industry is transitioning from policy-driven growth to market-driven growth, with global lithium energy storage installations expected to reach 181 GWh in 2024, an 88% increase year-on-year [4] - China, Europe, and the United States account for approximately 90% of the energy storage market, with China holding a 50%-60% market share [4][5] - The European market is expected to see a significant increase in energy storage installations, with a projected growth rate of 92% and an addition of 48 GWh [4] Supply Chain and Production - Global energy storage cell shipments reached 410.45 GWh in the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 98.5%, with a record quarterly shipment of 170.24 GWh [5][6] - Chinese companies dominate the global energy storage cell market, with the top ten companies holding a market share of 89.9% [6] - The global energy storage battery market is expected to see a shipment volume of 746 GWh in 2026, with a year-on-year growth rate of 39% [6] International Expansion - Chinese companies are increasingly expanding into overseas markets, with significant growth in revenue from international operations, exemplified by CATL's overseas revenue rising from 0.59% to 30.48% of total revenue from 2015 to 2024 [7][8] - The overseas energy storage market is characterized by higher marketization and profitability due to significant price differentials between peak and off-peak electricity [8] - As of October 2025, 47 Chinese companies have signed or completed over 45 overseas strategic cooperation agreements, with a total scale of approximately 69 GWh [8]