智通财经网·2025-12-26 09:28Group 1: Overall Investment Trends - In 2025, China's lithium battery industry chain is expected to have over 282 publicly announced investment projects with a total investment exceeding 820 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of over 74% [1] - Lithium batteries and their main materials will remain the primary focus of investment, accounting for over 80% of the total investment [1] Group 2: Lithium Battery Sector - Approximately 64 new lithium battery projects are planned in China for 2025, with a total planned capacity exceeding 1100 GWh, marking a year-on-year increase of 105% [1] - The total planned investment for lithium batteries in 2025 is projected to reach 348.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 92% [1] - Major companies like CATL, EVE Energy, and others have announced new capacity expansion plans, signaling positive industry growth [1] Group 3: Lithium Battery Materials - Investment in lithium battery materials, including cathodes, anodes, electrolytes, separators, and copper foils, is expected to reach 308.5 billion yuan in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 127% [1] - The demand for high-pressure density and long-cycle life products in cathode materials is driving rapid capacity expansion [1] - The electrolyte sector is experiencing growth due to supply-demand adjustments and rising production costs from raw material price increases [1] Group 4: Solid-State Battery Sector - In 2025, around 60 new solid-state battery projects are planned, with a total capacity of 189 GWh and a total investment of approximately 67.7 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 9% in investment [2] - Despite the decrease in investment, capacity planning has increased by 23% due to breakthroughs in key processes and cost reductions [2] Group 5: Sodium Battery Sector - The sodium battery sector is set to see 42 new projects in 2025, with a planned capacity exceeding 290 GWh and total investment exceeding 100 billion yuan, all showing significant year-on-year growth [3] - Key drivers for the rapid development of sodium batteries include continuous technological breakthroughs and cost advantages over lithium batteries [3] Group 6: Regional Investment Distribution - In 2025, lithium battery investment projects are primarily concentrated in East and Central China, with regions like Fujian, Shandong, and Jiangsu leading the way [6] - The Southwest region, particularly Sichuan, is becoming a hub for lithium battery materials, accounting for 59% of investment in cathode materials [7] - The overseas expansion of Chinese lithium battery companies is focused on regions like Thailand and Europe, driven by favorable local conditions and demand [6][8] Group 7: Future Outlook - The lithium battery industry is expected to emerge from a two-year period of supply-demand imbalance and price declines, with a healthy growth cycle anticipated starting in 2026 [13] - The demand for solid-state batteries and sodium batteries is expected to accelerate, with significant growth projected in their respective markets [13]