Minsheng Securities·2025-05-25 05:23Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for key companies in the electric power equipment and new energy sectors, including Ningde Times, Keda Li, and others [4][5]. Core Insights - The report highlights significant growth in the photovoltaic sector, with April's new installations reaching 45.22 GW, a year-on-year increase of 214.68% and a month-on-month increase of 74.56% [3][33]. - The electric vehicle market is bolstered by the launch of Xiaomi's Yu7, a high-performance SUV with advanced features, indicating a strong consumer interest in electric vehicles [2][22]. - The overall electricity consumption in April was 772.1 billion kWh, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.7%, indicating a stable demand for electric power [4]. Summary by Sections New Energy Vehicles - Xiaomi Yu7 was officially launched, featuring a luxurious design and advanced technology, including an 800V silicon carbide platform and a maximum range of 835 km [2][11]. - The vehicle offers both single and dual motor options, with impressive acceleration capabilities [16][22]. Photovoltaics - In the first four months of 2025, domestic photovoltaic installations totaled 104.93 GW, a year-on-year increase of 74.6% [3][33]. - The inverter exports reached 18.029 billion yuan, with April's exports alone at 5.817 billion yuan, showing strong demand driven by seasonal factors and overseas construction [3][36]. - The report notes a decline in component exports, totaling 62.241 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 26.54% [3][37]. Electric Power Equipment and Automation - The total electricity consumption for April was 772.1 billion kWh, with a cumulative total of 31,566 billion kWh for the first four months, marking a 3.1% year-on-year increase [4]. - Investment in power generation projects reached 193.3 billion yuan, a 1.6% increase year-on-year, while grid investment rose by 14.6% to 140.8 billion yuan [4]. Market Performance - The electric power equipment and new energy sector saw a weekly decline of 0.71%, underperforming compared to the Shanghai Composite Index [1]. - Lithium battery indices showed a significant increase of 2.69%, while solar energy indices experienced a decline of 3.46% [1].