CATL earns S&P Global Tier 1 for cells and systems and leads global storage market

Tier 1 recognition

S&P Global Energy placed CATL on its 2026 Tier 1 Cleantech Companies list as both a Tier 1 Energy Storage Battery Cell Supplier and a Tier 1 Energy Storage System Supplier, ranking first globally by market share in each category. The Tier 1 framework assesses market presence and share, capacity and diversification, financial performance, and sustainability metrics, and introduced RiskGauge™ Scores for financial resilience.

Cell-scale performance

Among 10 Tier 1 cell suppliers, CATL exceeded benchmarks across assessment dimensions and led global market share and total capacity. SNE Research reported CATL held 30.4% of the global energy storage battery market in 2025. The company cites rigorous quality management with cell defect rates controlled at parts-per-billion levels, supporting higher system availability.

System capability and finances

In DC-side energy storage systems CATL ranked first by market share among 12 assessed companies and topped financial performance. Product innovation such as the TENER system is highlighted for lifespan, energy density, safety and project economics. Revenue from energy storage batteries and systems reached RMB 53.261 billion in H1 2026, up 87.54% year on year. In 2025 CATL reported revenue of RMB 423.702 billion and net profit of RMB 72.2 billion, increases of 17.04% and 42% respectively.

Third-party validation

The S&P Global Energy Tier 1 recognitions follow CATL’s Grade A in Wood Mackenzie’s Global BESS Integrator Comprehensive Ranking 2026, reinforcing its position across cells, systems, delivery and financial resilience for long‑life energy storage assets.