Bank of China Securities·2025-05-18 10:50Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the electric equipment and new energy industry [1]. Core Insights - The reduction of tariffs between China and the US is expected to benefit new energy exports, with optimistic growth in photovoltaic demand from the US and emerging economies [1]. - The report emphasizes the importance of cost reduction and efficiency improvement in photovoltaic manufacturing, focusing on the optimization of leading companies in silicon materials and battery cells [1]. - The wind power sector is anticipated to see steady progress in domestic and overseas demand, with a positive outlook for profitability recovery in the complete machine and component segments by 2025 [1]. - The government’s push for smart connected new energy vehicles is expected to sustain high sales growth throughout the year, driving demand for batteries and materials [1]. - The report highlights the ongoing industrialization of solid-state batteries, with mass production expected by 2027, benefiting companies involved in batteries, materials, and equipment [1]. - Continuous promotion of hydrogen energy development is noted, with recommendations to focus on companies with cost and technological advantages in electrolyzer production and hydrogen infrastructure [1]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The electric equipment and new energy sector rose by 1.39% this week, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index, which increased by 0.76% [10]. - The photovoltaic sector saw a significant increase of 2.96%, while the wind power sector experienced a decline of 0.58% [13]. Key Industry Information - In April 2025, China's new energy vehicle sales reached 1.226 million units, a year-on-year increase of 44.2%, accounting for 47.3% of total new car sales [24]. - The battery alliance reported a total of 54.1 GWh of power batteries installed in April, with a month-on-month decrease of 4.3% [24]. - The US-China trade talks resulted in a significant reduction in bilateral tariffs, which is expected to positively impact exports in photovoltaic, lithium battery, and energy storage sectors [24]. Company Developments - CATL has set the final price for its H-share issuance at HKD 263 per share, with plans for listing on May 20, 2025 [27]. - Canadian Solar has adjusted its 2025 component shipment target to 25-30 GW, down from the previous estimate of 30-35 GW [27]. - Several companies, including Sanyuan Electric and Igor, are engaging in stock repurchase plans and other strategic financial maneuvers [27].