Changjiang Securities·2025-07-21 14:19Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the industry [5] Core Insights - The report highlights the ongoing price increases in the photovoltaic industry chain, with significant price adjustments for silicon wafers and battery cells, indicating a recovery in market sentiment for solid-state batteries [9][15] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring price changes in the industry chain, as well as the progress of mergers and acquisitions in the silicon material sector [15][36] Summary by Sections Photovoltaic - The prices of silicon materials have risen to approximately 47-49 CNY/kg, with silicon wafer prices for 183N, 210RN, and 210N reaching 1.45, 1.65, and 1.93 CNY per piece respectively [21][24] - The report notes that the photovoltaic industry is experiencing a reduction in low-price competition, with a focus on orderly exit of backward production capacity [16][36] - Key recommendations include investing in companies benefiting from this trend, such as Tongwei Co., GCL-Poly Energy, LONGi Green Energy, and Aiko Solar [36] Energy Storage - The introduction of capacity pricing for energy storage in Gansu province strengthens the logic for independent energy storage in China, with a capacity price set at 330 CNY/KW per year for the first two years [41][42] - The report indicates that the domestic energy storage market is expected to see continued growth, driven by favorable policies and increasing demand [39][50] - Recommended companies in this sector include Sungrow Power Supply and Deye Technology, with a focus on large-scale energy storage projects [36] Lithium Battery - The report notes a stable upward trend in the lithium battery sector, with a focus on companies with strong profitability and stable market positions, such as CATL and other quality second-tier companies [16][36] - The sentiment around solid-state batteries is improving, with significant advancements expected in materials and technology [16][39] Wind Power - The report highlights the acceleration of offshore wind projects in China, with expectations for increased profitability in the second half of the year as project deliveries ramp up [16][36] - Recommended companies include Mingyang Smart Energy and Zhongji Innolight, which are well-positioned to benefit from this trend [36] Power Equipment - The report emphasizes the importance of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) projects and the expected approval of new projects in the second half of the year [16][36] - Recommended companies in this sector include Sifang Co. and State Grid Information & Communication, which are expected to benefit from these developments [36] New Directions - The report discusses the potential of humanoid robots and advancements in solid-state battery technology, indicating a positive outlook for companies involved in these areas [16][36]