Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2025-09-29 08:01Market Overview - The mechanical equipment, power equipment, and automotive industry indices experienced fluctuations last week, with changes of -0.81%, +3.86%, and 0.00% respectively, ranking 16th, 1st, and 7th among 31 Shenwan primary industries; during the same period, the CSI 300 index rose by 1.07% [1][2] Industry Insights Photovoltaics - In August, the demand for inverters remained stable, with rapid growth in the Indian market; China's total inverter exports in August reached $878 million, a year-on-year increase of 1.93%; exports to India amounted to 366 million yuan, a month-on-month increase of 21.2%; in the first half of 2025, China's inverter exports to India totaled 1.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18% [3] - The Indian energy storage market is accelerating its transformation, with new energy storage bidding in India reaching 22 GWh in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 120%, indicating strong momentum in energy transition; companies with significant market share in India are recommended for attention [3] Industrial Gases - Last week, industrial gas prices predominantly declined; the average price of liquid oxygen in China was 429 yuan/ton, down 5.3% from the previous week but up 18% year-on-year; liquid nitrogen averaged 411 yuan/ton, down 4% week-on-week, remaining stable year-on-year; liquid argon averaged 625 yuan/ton, up 1.46% week-on-week and 1.21% year-on-year [4] - Short-term outlook indicates a price decline due to pre-holiday inventory clearance; medium to long-term, the industrial gas sector is at a cyclical bottom, with potential for a reversal driven by supply optimization and demand stabilization; companies like Hangyang Co. and ShaanGu Power are recommended for attention [4] Automotive - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is advancing the approval and road testing of intelligent connected vehicles, which will accelerate the development of the intelligent driving industry; a new development plan for the intelligent connected new energy vehicle industry is being formulated [4] - The introduction of policies related to intelligent connected vehicles is expected to provide a solid policy foundation for the development of this sector in China, with a recommendation to focus on vehicle manufacturers with intelligent capabilities [4]