SINOLINK SECURITIES·2025-03-23 06:57Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the hydrogen and fuel cell industry [5] Core Insights - The hydrogen and fuel cell industry is experiencing significant growth, with a notable increase in fuel cell system installations and vehicle registrations, driven by strong policy support and market demand [5][39] - The integration of system suppliers and automotive manufacturers is becoming a trend, enhancing sales channels and collaboration within the industry [2][5] - The green hydrogen sector is seeing a surge in demonstration projects and bidding activities, indicating a robust pipeline for future growth [4][39] Summary by Sections Fuel Cell System Installations - In February 2025, the installed capacity of fuel cell systems reached 26.88 MW, a year-on-year increase of 269.3% [9] - Cumulatively, from January to February 2025, the total installed capacity was 40.84 MW, reflecting a 4% decrease year-on-year due to seasonal fluctuations [9] Vehicle Registrations - In February 2025, the number of registered fuel cell vehicles was 288, marking a 433% increase year-on-year, although production and sales figures showed a decline [15] - Cumulatively, from January to February 2025, the total number of registered vehicles was 415, a slight increase of 1% year-on-year [15] Leading Companies - Hyundai Hydrogen Energy led the monthly installation of fuel cell systems in February 2025 with 9.4 MW, accounting for 35% of the market [2][18] - In terms of vehicle registrations, Hyundai also ranked first with 144 units in February 2025, representing 50% of the total [26] Demonstration Projects - The Guangdong demonstration city cluster showed the highest vehicle deployment in February 2025, with 144 units, all from Shenzhen [3][29] - The green hydrogen sector is witnessing a significant increase in project bidding, with approximately 620 MW of projects tendered in early 2025, an eightfold increase year-on-year [4][39] Market Trends - The report highlights a trend towards closer collaboration between system suppliers and automotive manufacturers, which is expected to enhance market dynamics and efficiency [2][5] - The average bidding price for electrolyzers has decreased significantly, with alkaline electrolyzers averaging 0.84 yuan per watt, indicating a trend towards cost reduction in hydrogen production [5][39]