中金2026年展望 | 储能：产业全球化进行时

Core Viewpoint - The global energy storage market is expected to experience significant growth by 2026, driven by increasing demand in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, alongside contributions from AIDC (Advanced Industrial Data Centers) storage solutions [2][3]. Group 1: Market Demand and Growth - Demand in Europe is expected to rise due to energy shortages and the need for grid flexibility, shifting focus from residential storage to large-scale and commercial storage [2][3]. - In Australia, the mature electricity market is accelerating large-scale storage projects, supported by high subsidies for residential storage, ensuring long-term demand [2][3]. - The U.S. market is witnessing a continuous increase in large-scale storage demand due to aging grid infrastructure, although policy restrictions may push for accelerated domestic lithium battery production [2][3]. - The Asia-Pacific and Latin American markets are benefiting from reduced costs in solar storage, driving demand for large-scale storage to ensure power stability and lower electricity costs [2][3]. Group 2: AIDC and New Energy Projects - The U.S. AIDC sector is experiencing high growth, with more AIDC facilities integrating storage to enhance interconnectivity and accelerate grid connection [3]. - The demand for green methanol in the shipping industry is catalyzing the growth of green methanol projects, which are expected to boost storage demand [3]. - The ongoing demand surge is leading to a shortage of battery cells, with leading companies experiencing full order books extending into Q1 2026 [3]. Group 3: Policy and Economic Drivers - The storage industry's rapid growth is primarily driven by the increasing share of wind and solar power generation and the deepening of electricity market mechanisms [6]. - In China, the "Document No. 136" policy is pivotal in driving storage growth by transitioning from administrative pricing to market-based pricing, enhancing the economic viability of independent storage [11][12]. - The Australian government has introduced a significant subsidy program for home batteries, which is expected to boost residential storage installations substantially [16][18]. Group 4: Regional Market Insights - The European storage market is transitioning from subsidy-driven growth to economic viability, with increasing price differentials and declining system costs driving project implementations [21][22]. - In Latin America, countries like Chile and Brazil are reforming their electricity markets to allow independent storage systems to participate, creating substantial growth potential [32][33]. - In Africa, the reliance on diesel generators is expected to decline as the costs of solar storage systems decrease, providing a more stable power supply [33][45].