Guoxin Securities·2025-07-31 04:11Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the energy storage industry [5][4][6]. Core Insights - The energy storage industry is experiencing rapid growth, particularly in emerging markets, driven by power shortages and supportive government policies [2][4][54]. - The demand for energy storage systems is expected to remain strong in 2025, with significant increases in both domestic and international markets [1][3][56]. - The "Big and Beautiful" act in the U.S. is anticipated to boost short-term demand for energy storage, although a decline in demand may occur post-2026 [27][29]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - In the first half of 2025, domestic energy storage system shipments reached 110 GWh, nearly matching the total for 2024, with battery shipments at 265 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 128% [1][56]. - The U.S. saw a 30% year-on-year increase in installed front-of-the-meter storage, reaching 5.65 GW in the first half of 2025 [1][27]. Emerging Markets - Emerging markets are projected to become significant export destinations for domestic energy storage companies, with orders from the Middle East, Australia, and East Asia reaching 35 GWh, 33 GWh, and 24 GWh respectively [2][51]. - The report forecasts a substantial increase in energy storage demand in regions facing power shortages, such as Southeast Asia, South Africa, and India [54][55]. Global Market Outlook - The global energy storage market is expected to see new installed capacity of 221 GWh in 2025, with a projected market value of 1787 billion yuan [3][96]. - Emerging markets are anticipated to achieve a cumulative installed capacity of 40.5 GWh by 2025, reflecting a 293% year-on-year growth [3][96]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading companies in the energy storage supply chain, including Yangguang Electric, Ningde Times, and Yiwei Lithium Energy, due to their strong market positions and growth potential [4][113].