The 2026 edition of the Top 10 Energy Storage Companies report has been released, highlighting key players in the energy storage market for the first week of January. This report includes notable companies such as CATL, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited, and LG Energy Solution.
Between January 3 and January 9, 2026, the average price for energy storage systems reached 0.42 RMB/Wh. The average price for EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) related to energy storage systems ranged from 0.58 RMB/Wh to 1.34 RMB/Wh, with the lowest reported price ratio at -19% and the highest at +25%. The market is expected to see the initial export prices for lithium-ion batteries decrease from 9% to 6% by April 2026.
In the short term, export demand is projected to remain stable, with companies forecasted to maintain high growth rates due to strategic policy support. This demand is particularly important as companies aim to adjust their production to meet market needs.
For the first week of January 2026, energy storage companies reported the following capacities: CATL led with a capacity of 1840 MWh, reflecting a 23.4% market share. Contemporary Amperex Technology followed with a capacity of 1600 MWh, ranking second.
The collaboration sector is also expanding, with projects led by CATL seeing significant activity. The average price range for energy storage in this week was reported between 0.35 RMB/Wh to 0.39 RMB/Wh, with an increase of 6.1% over the previous week. The price for consumer energy storage systems was noted to be between 0.38 RMB/Wh to 0.45 RMB/Wh.
As of January 2026, the carbon pricing for lithium-ion battery production is expected to maintain a steady trend, with last year’s average price exceeding 15,000 RMB per ton. This trend will further influence energy storage pricing in the coming months.
Data for this article is sourced from the CATL company reports and other industry analyses. For more insights and updates, please check the Sina Finance app.
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