Core Viewpoint - Long-duration energy storage is becoming a critical component in the construction of new power systems, driven by the dual carbon goals and accelerated energy transition [1][4]. Group 1: Industry Context - The integration of high proportions of renewable energy into the grid has increased the demands for safety and flexibility in power systems [1]. - China's new energy storage installed capacity accounts for over 40% of the global total, but a significant gap remains in long-duration storage to meet carbon neutrality goals by mid-century [4]. - The current power grid faces challenges due to significant peak-valley differences, leading to resource waste and inefficient investments [4]. Group 2: Technology Insights - Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) are emerging as an ideal solution for urban energy storage due to their long lifespan, high safety, and capacity stability [3][4]. - VRFBs can achieve over 20,000 cycles and have a lifespan exceeding 20 years, making them suitable for long-duration energy storage [4]. - The integration of AI, big data, and digital twin technologies is expected to enhance the efficiency and reliability of VRFBs, transitioning them from "hardware storage" to "smart storage" [8]. Group 3: Economic Implications - A proposed collaborative planning scheme involving VRFBs and the transmission grid could reduce the need for new transmission lines, resulting in a total cost decrease of 17% even when accounting for storage investments [6]. - This approach can effectively mitigate the risks of power outages caused by high renewable energy integration and reduce the costs associated with curtailing wind and solar energy by nearly 40% [6]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The application of VRFBs is anticipated to shift urban energy systems from passive to active regulation, enhancing grid adaptability and resilience [6]. - The development of a "power bank" concept, capable of storing 5%-10% of annual electricity consumption, could significantly alleviate peak load pressures and reduce outage risks [8]. - The ongoing collaboration between companies and research institutions aims to create a more efficient, safe, and integrated charging and storage infrastructure in China [8].

Group 1: Defense Industry - The report highlights the signing of a defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, with potential participation from UAE and Qatar, indicating a shift towards seeking security guarantees from Chinese weapon systems, which is expected to significantly enhance Pakistan's weapon procurement capabilities [2] - The report anticipates a rebound in the military industry due to increased funding from the wealthiest Middle Eastern nations supporting Pakistan's military procurement [2] Group 2: Semiconductor Industry - Huawei's recent announcements at the 2025 Huawei Connect Conference detail a roadmap for the Ascend chip series, with the Ascend 950PR expected in Q1 2026 and the Ascend 960 in Q4 2027, indicating a trend of increasing chip usage in computing clusters [3] - The report suggests that the growth in chip usage will lead to a significant increase in demand for high-speed optical interconnects and high-end PCB, thus improving the outlook for the optical connection, PCB, and high-end chip manufacturing supply chains [3] Group 3: Energy Storage Industry - The report discusses insights from the 2025 World Energy Storage Conference, where the focus is on long-duration energy storage as a key development direction as the power system transitions to a stage where renewable energy sources exceed 50% of total generation [6] - Technologies such as vanadium flow batteries, compressed air storage, and hydrogen storage are expected to gain traction due to their longer discharge times and lower capacity costs, indicating a sustained high demand in the energy storage sector [6] Group 4: Home Appliance Industry - The report notes that Boss Electric's revenue for the first half of 2025 was 4.608 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 2.58%, with net profit dropping by 6.28%, reflecting challenges in the kitchen appliance sector linked to the real estate market [8] - The report highlights a significant drop in new residential sales and a contraction in the market for high-end renovation projects, which is expected to continue impacting the kitchen appliance industry negatively [8]

9月17日，在"2025世界储能大会"期间，中国能源研究会常务理事李俊峰接受包括《每日经济新闻》记 者在内的媒体采访时表示，储能作为新型电力系统与能源转型的核心支撑，发展前景值得期待，但行业 需正视内卷、安全等多重挑战，走健康、稳健的发展道路。 李俊峰指出，储能在能源转型进程中具有重要作用，尤其在新型电力系统建设中不可或缺。但当前储能 行业仍存在诸多短板，如安全事故风险、环境污染隐患不容忽视；全球供应链安全、原材料回收利用体 系尚不完善；技术标准与质量控制体系也亟待健全。 每经记者｜黄鑫磊 每经编辑｜张海妮 在区域能源发展层面，李俊峰表示，国内各地虽具备风、光、核能、化石能源等多元资源，具备功能互 补的基础，但目前尚无现成的能源转型模板。地方能源发展必须立足自身资源禀赋，推动风、光、生物 质能、化石能源及核能的协同发展，实现多能互补与综合利用。 谈及媒体关切的"储能出海"问题，李俊峰表示应以"储能国际化"来替代，因为我国储能生产制造集中度 过高，占全球产量的70%～80%，他认为这种分布不够均衡，储能行业应该加快国际化步伐。 对于行业热议的长时储能，李俊峰称，当前电力系统仍可通过煤电、天然气发电、水电、核电等 ...

赵天寿认为，长时储能将是储能的重要发展方向，可保障电力系统的稳定性。 "长时储能在新型电力系统中的发电侧、电网侧和用户侧都将起到重要作用。"赵天寿表示，在发电侧， 随着风光电占比的提高，断电的风险越来越大，需要发展长时储能技术来覆盖风光的间歇时长。 "目前国内弃风、弃光仍然严重，但电力供应仍会面临紧缺。"9月17日，在2025世界储能大会上，中国 科学院院士赵天寿提出这一看似矛盾的现象。 他表示，其背后原因是目前储能市场缺乏煤电那样的长时能量调节技术，长时储能技术将是储能市场的 重要发展方向。 国家能源局发布的《中国新型储能发展报告（2025）》显示，截至2024年底，我国已建成投运新型储能 装机规模占全球总装机比例超40%。随着新能源快速发展，系统调峰、电力保供压力不断增大，发展新 型储能成为构建新型电力系统的客观需要。 第一财经记者了解到，2小时以内的中短时储能无法保护电网免受因新能源发电不稳定所带来的冲击， 主要用于应对电力系统的短期负荷波动或频率调节，而长时储能主要实现跨日甚至跨季节的储能需求， 以保障电力系统的稳定性。 据赵天寿介绍，过去十几年我国光伏和风机的发展非常迅速，风光电的成本已低于煤电，光 ...

Core Viewpoint - The company has launched innovative energy storage solutions tailored for AI data centers, addressing the unique power demands and enhancing the use of green energy in the sector [1][2][3]. Group 1: Product Launch and Features - The company introduced the ∞Power 6.25MWh 8h lithium battery long-duration energy storage system and the ∞Power N2.28MWh 1h sodium battery storage system, along with a dedicated lifespan assessment model for AIDC energy storage systems [1][4]. - The solutions combine the stability of lithium long-duration storage with the peak output advantages of sodium batteries, meeting the stringent power reliability requirements of data centers [1][2]. Group 2: Industry Context and Challenges - The transition to green low-carbon operations is critical for data centers, with increasing green electricity usage being a key factor in reducing operational costs and carbon emissions [2]. - Existing energy storage solutions often fail to meet the specific demands of AI data centers, which require high reliability and performance due to their unique load characteristics [2][3]. Group 3: Technical Innovations - The new solutions leverage a synergistic approach between lithium and sodium ion battery technologies, offering significant cost advantages and enhanced safety and energy density [3]. - The ∞Power 6.25MWh 8h system addresses the intermittency of renewable energy sources, while the ∞Power N2.28MWh 1h system is designed for instantaneous peak load response, featuring a long cycle life of 20,000 cycles [3][4]. Group 4: Company Strategy and Market Position - The company has established a comprehensive localized capability covering R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, delivery, and operation services, enabling it to meet diverse customer needs [5]. - With a production capacity of 10GWh in Texas and a robust service network in the U.S., the company has positioned itself among the top two in global energy storage battery shipments as of the first half of 2025 [5].

9月5日， 海辰储能宣布与可再生能源领军企业BOS Power签署合作协议，计划于2027年前在丹麦、瑞典、芬兰及挪威部署总规模达3GWh的 储能系统项目。 该协议覆盖一系列电力储能项目，单体容量30MWh及以上。海辰储能将提供先进的直流侧储能系统，包括∞Power 6.25MWh 2h/4h储能系统 及∞Block 5MWh储能系统。同时，海辰储能还将为BOS Power提供技术培训，并授权其成为认证服务提供商，以此为终端客户提供本地化支 持，提升运营效率。依托在核心业务领域建立的强大投资者关系，BOS Power能够在不同市场领域提供可扩展的能源解决方案，为客户提供项 目支持。 据悉，协议框架下的首个项目已在丹麦开工建设，这标志着海辰储能正式进入北欧市场。 近年来，4 小时及以上的长时储能正成为行业的重要发展方向。基于对市场需求的前瞻洞察，海辰储能率先突破长时储能与钠电储能等关键技 术，推出∞Power 6.25MWh 4h储能系统、∞Cell N162Ah钠离子电池等多款创新产品，持续引领行业发展风向。其中，新一代长时储能电池 ——∞Cell 1175Ah千安时长时储能专用电池及配套储能系统均已实现量产 ...

Core Viewpoint - The closure of VoltStorage, a prominent German company specializing in iron-based flow batteries, highlights the challenges faced by the European battery industry, which struggles to establish competitive players amid rising competition from Chinese companies like CATL [4][19]. Company Overview - VoltStorage was founded in 2016, focusing on redox flow battery technology, and gained recognition as one of Europe's top ten startups [4][6]. - The company developed the "VoltStorage SMART" system in 2018, targeting residential solar energy applications with a power output of 1.5 kW and a capacity of 6.2 kWh [7]. - The company aimed to provide a sustainable alternative to lithium-based storage solutions, emphasizing the flexibility and scalability of flow battery technology [8]. Funding and Growth - VoltStorage raised a total of €66 million (approximately 550 million RMB) through various funding rounds, including a notable €24 million (about 200 million RMB) Series C round led by Cummins Inc. in 2022 [9][10]. - The company also secured a €30 million loan from the European Investment Bank, indicating strong initial investor interest [9]. Challenges and Closure - The company faced a funding crisis starting in 2022, leading to a court-initiated bankruptcy process due to excessive debt [12]. - Despite having project letters of intent exceeding €1 billion, the anticipated funding did not materialize, resulting in the departure of key founders and executives [12][15]. - The economic viability of flow batteries was questioned, as their higher initial costs compared to lithium-ion batteries deterred potential buyers in a cost-sensitive market [15]. Industry Context - The closure of VoltStorage is part of a broader trend in the European battery sector, exemplified by the bankruptcy of Northvolt, which was once seen as a beacon of hope for Europe's battery ambitions [17][19]. - European battery companies face structural challenges, including high energy and labor costs, reliance on Asian supply chains for key materials, and competition from established Chinese players [18][19]. - The dominance of Chinese companies like CATL and BYD in the European market underscores the difficulties faced by local startups in achieving competitiveness [19][20].

Core Viewpoint - The energy storage battery industry is experiencing significant demand growth, with a notable increase in both domestic and overseas markets, leading to supply challenges and heightened competition among leading manufacturers [1][2][3]. Group 1: Market Demand and Growth - In the first half of the year, global energy storage battery shipments reached 258 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 106%, with China leading at 252 GWh, up 109% [1]. - The demand for energy storage batteries is expected to see a global explosion by 2025, particularly driven by overseas markets, including the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East [2][3]. - Major companies like CATL reported energy storage business revenue of 28.4 billion yuan in the first half of the year, with a gross margin of 25.52%, while EVE Energy achieved 10.298 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 32.47% [2]. Group 2: Competitive Landscape - The energy storage battery industry is facing intensified competition, with domestic system prices declining while overseas orders offer higher profit margins [4]. - By the first half of 2025, the top five energy storage battery companies are projected to hold 75% of the global market share, indicating rising technical barriers and a shift towards higher energy density and lower costs [4]. - Companies are advised to focus on developing advantages in large capacity, long lifespan, and system safety to remain competitive [4][5]. Group 3: Technological Innovation and Product Development - Companies are innovating to meet the increasing demand for long-duration energy storage solutions, with products like high-capacity sodium-ion batteries and long-cycle batteries being developed [5]. - The industry is urged to avoid price wars and instead focus on "technology premium" and "value competition" to foster a healthy competitive ecosystem [5].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the rapid growth and technological advancements in China's new energy storage sector, particularly focusing on compressed air energy storage (CAES) as a promising long-duration storage solution, with expectations of significant capacity increases by 2025 [1][5]. Group 1: New Energy Storage Capacity - By mid-2025, China's new energy storage capacity is projected to reach approximately 95 million kilowatts, representing nearly a 30-fold increase over five years [1]. - The National Energy Administration emphasizes the importance of new energy storage in ensuring power supply during peak summer demand [1]. Group 2: Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) - CAES technology utilizes surplus or low-cost electricity to compress air, storing it under high pressure for later use during peak demand periods, facilitating a "power-energy-power" conversion process [3]. - The recent successful verification of the world's highest pressure CAES underground cavern storage technology in Changsha marks a significant milestone in China's CAES development [3][6]. Group 3: Market Growth and Investment - The CAES sector is experiencing a surge in project bidding, with 14 projects initiated from January to May 2024, totaling 4.1 GW/18.7 GWh, a 33.3% increase compared to the same period in 2023 [9]. - The cumulative market space for CAES core equipment is expected to reach 18.5 billion yuan by 2025 and potentially surge to 85.4 billion yuan by 2030, driven by policy support and capital investment [9]. Group 4: Technological Advancements - CAES technology is diversifying, with various methods being explored, including traditional, advanced adiabatic, isothermal, underwater, liquid, and supercritical CAES [5]. - The industry is focused on overcoming efficiency and cost challenges by optimizing thermal management systems and insulation materials [8]. Group 5: Commercialization Efforts - Since the inclusion of new energy storage in government work reports in 2024, the CAES industry has seen significant capacity and scale improvements [8]. - The first non-combustion CAES power station successfully participated in peak summer demand management, showcasing the technology's operational capabilities [10].

Group 1 - As of mid-2025, China's new energy storage installed capacity is expected to reach approximately 95 million kilowatts, representing a nearly 30-fold increase over five years [1] - The National Energy Administration has highlighted the importance of new energy storage in ensuring power supply during peak summer demand [1] - New energy storage technologies include lithium-ion batteries, flow batteries, compressed air storage, and flywheel storage, with a significant focus on diversifying beyond lithium-ion technology [1][3] Group 2 - The world's highest pressure compressed air storage technology has been successfully verified in Changsha, Hunan Province, marking a significant advancement in artificial cavern gas storage technology [2] - Compressed air energy storage (CAES) utilizes surplus or low-cost electricity to compress air, which is then released during peak demand, facilitating energy conversion [3] - CAES is gaining attention due to its long-duration and large-scale storage capabilities, essential for accommodating the integration of renewable energy sources [3] Group 3 - The design and selection of gas storage facilities are critical for the efficiency, economy, and reliability of CAES systems, which can be categorized into underground, surface, and underwater systems [4] - China Energy Construction has led the development of the world's most advanced artificial cavern gas storage project in Changsha, and has also initiated a 300 MW CAES demonstration project in Hubei [4][5] - The CAES industry in China is experiencing rapid growth, with significant projects being developed to enhance the commercialization of this technology [6] Group 4 - The scale of CAES projects in China has increased significantly, with 14 projects starting bidding in the first five months of 2024, totaling 4.1 GW/18.7 GWh, a 33.3% increase from the previous year [7] - The market for upstream core equipment in the CAES industry is projected to reach 18.5 billion yuan by 2025 and could surge to 85.4 billion yuan by 2030 [7] - Policy support and substantial capital investment are driving the rapid commercialization of CAES technology [8] Group 5 - CAES projects have begun participating in peak summer demand response, with the Jiangsu compressed air storage power station successfully completing full-load discharge tasks during peak hours [9] - The Jiangsu facility was the first non-combustion CAES power station to participate in peak summer demand response, showcasing the technology's operational capabilities [9]