中金：快速落地大幅缩短工期 SOFC有望成为数据中心供电新解法

Core Insights - The report from CICC indicates a shift in the power supply systems for North American data centers, moving from operational nuclear power to new heavy-duty gas turbines, small gas turbines, and now to new SOFC fuel cells and SMR, with a notable reduction in delivery times [1] Group 1: Market Trends - The expected annual average installation scale of SOFC in North American data centers from 2026 to 2030 could reach between 0.5 to 1.25 GW [1] - Currently, there are approximately 68 GW of data center projects under construction, planned, or in early stages in the U.S., with a projected production capacity of around 50 GW from 2025 to 2030 [1] Group 2: SOFC Characteristics - SOFCs are characterized by high efficiency, cleanliness, and flexible deployment, making them suitable for various applications including fixed power generation, micro-CHP for homes, transportation, and portable fields [2] Group 3: Economic Challenges - The current bottleneck for SOFC applications in data centers lies in economic viability, requiring improvements in system lifespan, power generation efficiency, and production cost reduction [3] - The U.S. Department of Energy's Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) has set long-term cost reduction targets for SOFC systems to below $225/kW and $900/kW by 2025 and 2030, respectively [3] Group 4: Relevant Companies - Companies involved in the SOFC industry include Yishitong (688733.SH), Sanhuan Group (300408.SZ), Fuan Energy (002911.SZ), Bloom Energy (BE.US), and FuelCell Energy (FCEL.US) [4]