As the secondary battery sector is increasingly discussed as entering a recovery phase following a prolonged correction, market interest in EcoPro is once again heightening. With attention focused on mid- to long-term growth potential, new drivers capable of propelling battery demand are emerging across various sectors.

■ Eco-Friendly Policies + AI Data Centers Driving ESS Demand With eco-friendly policies continuing centered on the United States and Europe, analyses suggest that the growth foundation of the battery industry remains valid. In particular, the growth of the ESS (Energy Storage System) market, driven by the expansion of AI data centers, is drawing attention as a new source of demand. As the construction of large-scale storage facilities increases to secure power stability, demand for high-performance batteries is also expected to rise accordingly.

■ Robots, UAM, and Drones: Next-Generation Drivers for the Battery Industry The robotics industry is being cited as another growth axis. Once industrial robots, collaborative robots, and humanoid robots reach full commercialization, energy efficiency and operating time are expected to become key competitive factors, further elevating the importance of battery technology. The Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and commercial drone markets are also evaluated as new growth drivers for the battery industry. Some analyses note that battery weight will be a significant variable in the flight of mobile platforms.

■ Potential for Holding Company Revaluation Upon Earnings Recovery Observations suggest that such industrial diversification could have a positive impact across the market. The securities industry is paying attention to the possibility that expectations for a group earnings recovery, should battery material industry conditions improve, could be reflected in the holding company's value. In particular, if performance transitions into a recovery phase, the possibility of a corporate value revaluation is also being discussed.

■ Key Variables Investors Should Monitor The pace of recovery in the battery industry may vary depending on global electric vehicle sales growth rates, raw material prices, subsidy policies in various countries, and interest rate environments. Accordingly, some opinions suggest that investors should comprehensively examine not only expectations for industry improvement but also corporate earnings, order trends, and policy changes.

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