Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for the solar component companies entering the energy storage sector, suggesting a new growth space for these companies [4]. Core Insights - Leading solar component companies are accelerating their entry into the energy storage market, with notable players like Canadian Solar, Trina Solar, Jinko Solar, JA Solar, and LONGi Green Energy making significant moves [3][9]. - The entry of these companies into the energy storage sector is supported by two main advantages: strong customer channels and the ability to leverage existing global networks [3][13]. - The energy storage market is characterized by a strong binding trend between solar and storage projects, particularly in regions with rapidly growing electricity demand [21]. Summary by Sections 1. Accelerated Layout of Leading Component Companies in Energy Storage - Major solar component companies are focusing on large-scale energy storage, with significant market potential and a trend towards joint development of solar-storage projects [9][11]. 2. Competitive Advantages: Reusing Global Networks in Customer and Channel - Solar and energy storage customers overlap significantly, providing solar companies with inherent customer acquisition advantages [13][17]. - Leading solar companies have established global sales and service systems, enhancing their ability to develop energy storage businesses [17][20]. 3. Competitive Advantages: Strong Binding of Scenarios and Applications - The trend of integrating solar and energy storage projects is becoming mainstream, especially in countries with less developed electricity markets [21]. 4. Investment Recommendations - The report emphasizes that the entry of solar component companies into the energy storage sector is expected to open new growth opportunities, with a focus on three key indicators for assessing growth potential: commitment to energy storage, overseas market expansion in the next 1-2 years, and profitability contributions [4][24]. - Specific companies to watch include Canadian Solar, which has already seen significant profit contributions from its energy storage business, and Trina Solar, which is rapidly expanding its overseas energy storage operations [24].