Bei Jing Shang Bao·2026-01-19 14:10Group 1 - Haier New Energy has completed over 1 billion yuan in Series B financing, with participation from multiple financial and industrial investors, and has initiated IPO guidance [1][4] - The company focuses on "green energy + energy storage + smart energy controllers," providing integrated services for photovoltaic and energy storage systems [3][4] - Haier Group's capital expansion includes 8 listed platforms across A and H shares, with a market value of approximately 328.95 billion yuan as of January 19 [5][6] Group 2 - The trend of household appliance giants entering the new energy sector is becoming prominent, with competitors like Midea, TCL, and Skyworth also making significant investments in photovoltaic and energy storage [8][9] - The shift towards new energy is driven by the need for household energy management solutions, transforming homes from mere energy consumers to "prosumers" [10][11] - Appliance companies have advantages in customer acquisition and service capabilities, making them well-positioned in the new energy market compared to traditional energy firms [11]