CATL(SZ:300750) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-12 05:52Core Viewpoint - The 2026 World Summit of Top Scientists and the World Government Summit held in Dubai focused on "Fundamental Science: Addressing Future Challenges for Humanity," highlighting the intersection of science and politics in addressing global issues [3][31]. Group 1: Energy Transition - A key focus of the summit was on energy, with Ningde Times' chairman, Zeng Yuqun, being the only Chinese entrepreneur present [4][31]. - Zeng predicted that 2030 will mark the beginning of the sustainable energy era, describing the current transition as a revolutionary change comparable to the shift from hunting-gathering to agricultural societies [7][34]. - The cost of lithium iron phosphate batteries and solar energy has decreased by approximately 80% over the past decade, making clean energy not only a climate goal but also a commercially viable choice [7][34]. Group 2: Technological Innovations - Zeng defined the future energy system with three characteristics: distributed, intelligent, and recyclable [8][35]. - Ningde Times has established a vision to contribute significantly to the new energy sector, with ongoing efforts to develop advanced energy technologies [9][36]. - The company has invested over 52 billion yuan in R&D over the past three years, with a patent portfolio of approximately 49,000 [40]. Group 3: Zero Carbon Economy - Zeng proposed the establishment of "Zero Carbon Economic Zones" to promote advanced energy technologies efficiently and economically [8][35]. - Ningde Times is constructing integrated zero-carbon industrial parks across various regions, aiming for a global battery material recycling rate exceeding 95% by 2030 [52][54]. - The company is also leading the development of national standards for battery recycling, achieving a nickel-cobalt-manganese recovery rate of 99.6% and a lithium recovery rate of 96.5% [52]. Group 4: Industry Challenges and Strategies - The lithium battery industry faces significant competition, with the price of lithium iron phosphate cells dropping by 65.79% from January 2023 to August 2025 [43]. - Zeng emphasizes the importance of maintaining R&D focus to avoid losing competitive advantages in the lithium battery sector [43][50]. - Ningde Times has adopted an "open innovation" approach to optimize internal and external innovation capabilities, aiming to break through technological ceilings in the battery industry [44][46].