Core Viewpoint - In 2024, global shipments of energy storage lithium batteries are expected to increase by over 55% year-on-year, with Chinese companies contributing more than 90% of global production capacity and dominating the top 10 rankings for the first time [1][2]. Group 1: Market Overview - The top five companies in global energy storage lithium battery shipments for 2024 are CATL, EVE Energy, Hicharge Energy, BYD, and Zhongxin Innovation, while the bottom five include Ruipu Lanjun, Guoxuan High-Tech, Envision Power, Penghui Energy, and Chuangneng New Energy [2]. - The significant change from 2023 is that Chinese companies now account for over 90% of global energy storage battery shipments, with all top ten companies being Chinese [2][4]. Group 2: Growth and Demand - The global energy storage lithium battery shipment volume is projected to grow by over 55% in 2024, with Chinese shipments increasing by over 60%. Specifically, shipments for power, household, and commercial energy storage batteries are expected to grow by over 70%, 25%, and 40%, respectively [5]. - In 2024, overseas demand remains a hot market for energy storage lithium batteries, with Chinese companies expected to export over 120 GWh of energy storage batteries, primarily to the US, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, with North America and Europe accounting for 73% of the demand [7]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Despite strong demand, the energy storage lithium battery market is facing intense competition, leading companies to enhance their integrated research and development capabilities [8]. - The market concentration for energy storage lithium batteries has increased, with the CR10 rising from 88% in 2023 to 93% in 2024, indicating a stronger dominance of leading companies like CATL, EVE Energy, and Hicharge Energy [12]. Group 4: Company Highlights - CATL's energy storage system revenue reached 28.825 billion yuan in 2024, with a gross margin of 28.87%, making it a core profit growth point for the company [16]. - EVE Energy's energy storage battery shipments reached 35.73 GWh in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 115.57%, positioning it as the second-largest globally [17]. - Hicharge Energy has rapidly risen to become the third-largest global player in energy storage battery shipments, focusing on large-capacity battery solutions [19]. - BYD has provided energy storage system solutions for over 360 projects globally, with its new MC Cube-T system achieving significant efficiency improvements [20]. - Zhongxin Innovation has become a Tier 1 energy storage manufacturer, with its 314Ah energy storage cell gaining widespread market acceptance [22]. - Ruipu Lanjun has introduced a series of innovative products and solutions, enhancing system efficiency and reducing costs [23]. - Guoxuan High-Tech's energy storage business revenue reached 4.339 billion yuan in the first half of 2024, with a gross margin of 23.87% [24]. - Envision Power has delivered over 30 GWh of 300+Ah energy storage cells, leading the industry in safety performance [26]. - Penghui Energy has developed advanced technologies and achieved significant breakthroughs in battery performance [27]. - Chuangneng New Energy has rapidly expanded its production capacity and secured multiple large-scale contracts [28].