Core Insights - Chinese energy storage companies are entering a significant "Age of Exploration" with overseas orders totaling nearly 250GWh for 2024-2025, which is 3.07 times the new installed capacity of 81.5GWh in the overseas energy storage market for 2024 [3][4] - The cumulative export volume of energy storage batteries from China reached 45.6GWh in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 174.6%, accounting for 35.9% of the total battery exports, surpassing the growth rate of power batteries [3][4] - Despite the growth, there are concerns regarding the sustainability of policies driving this "going global" trend, as many countries are pushing for local manufacturing and supply chain localization [3][4] Market Dynamics - The U.S. has enacted the "One Big Beautiful Bill" to support domestic manufacturing, which may significantly reduce the competitiveness of Chinese energy storage companies in the U.S. market [4] - The price of energy storage systems has seen a drastic decline, with prices dropping nearly 80% over three years, leading to a chaotic price war that threatens the health of the industry [5][6] - Some companies are selling systems below cost, and there is a trend of using lower-quality battery cells to cut costs, which could lead to safety issues and damage the reputation of Chinese brands [5][6] Risks and Challenges - Many overseas orders are merely intentions, with execution periods extending up to 2-3 years, and a potential global downturn in the energy storage industry could lead to delays or cancellations of projects [6] - The bankruptcy of Powin, a top global energy storage system integrator, highlights the risks that could impact the globalization efforts of many companies [6] Competitive Landscape - The 24潮产业研究院 (TTIR) emphasizes that only companies with global layouts, strong market development capabilities, financial health, and leading brand influence will thrive in the long term [7] - A ranking of the top 10 Chinese energy storage companies based on global competitiveness will be introduced, focusing on dimensions such as overseas revenue capability, profitability, development potential, brand influence, and financial health [7][8] Rankings - The top 10 Chinese energy storage companies based on comprehensive competitiveness include: 1. CATL (宁德时代) - 81.25 2. Sungrow (阳光电源) - 77.19 3. EVE Energy (亿纬锂能) - 57.71 4. Dehui (德业股份) - 47.04 5. Huabao New Energy (华宝新能) - 46.95 6. Canadian Solar (阿特斯) - 44.58 7. Guoxuan High-Tech (国轩高科) - 39.12 8. Airo Energy (艾罗能源) - 38.43 9. Haibo Innovation (海博思创) - 38.39 10. Pylon Technologies (派能科技) - 32.82 [10][20]

Core Viewpoint - Chinese energy storage companies are rapidly expanding their overseas orders, with a total scale of nearly 250GWh signed from 2024 to August 2025, which is 3.07 times the new installed capacity of 81.5GWh in the overseas energy storage market for 2024 [2] Summary by Sections Overseas Order Distribution - The United States leads with nearly 60GWh in orders, followed by the Middle East at 52.96GWh, and Europe at 45.41GWh. Other regions include Australia (36.14GWh), Asia (23.82GWh), India (15.91GWh), and South America (12.77GWh) [2] Company Performance - 28 energy storage companies have overseas orders exceeding 1GWh, with 6 companies surpassing 10GWh. The top three companies are: - CATL (Ningde Times) with 49.65GWh - Hicharge Energy with 33.73GWh - Sungrow Power with 27.83GWh [2][4] Order Details - Detailed order information includes: - CATL: 49.65GWh across multiple regions including the US, Asia, and the Middle East - Hicharge Energy: 33.72GWh primarily in the US and Europe - Sungrow Power: 27.83GWh across the US, Europe, and Asia [4][5] Market Risks - Many overseas orders are only intentions, with execution cycles lasting 2-3 years or longer. The global energy storage industry is facing unprecedented challenges, including the bankruptcy of Powin, a top global energy storage system integrator, which could impact many companies' global development [7][8] Future Outlook - The global energy storage market may see more projects forced into "delay" or "termination" due to ongoing policy and market fluctuations. Companies must carefully manage investment scales and development rhythms to navigate these challenges [8]