Haitong Securities International·2025-07-28 14:08Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry or specific companies. Core Insights - The demand for Backup Battery Units (BBUs) is experiencing a significant increase due to the rising power consumption of AI servers, with key Taiwanese companies expected to benefit from this trend [8][9][10]. - Huawei's Ascend CloudMatrix 384 SuperPod made its debut at the WAIC 2025, showcasing advancements in intelligent computing alongside other domestic competitors [11][12]. - The competition in the AI computing power sector is intensifying, with OpenAI planning to deploy 1 million GPUs by the end of the year, while Elon Musk's xAI aims for 50 million chips in five years [13][16]. Summary by Sections AI and BBU Demand - AI servers are rapidly increasing in power consumption, leading to a "straight-line upward" explosion in BBU demand. Companies like Simplo Technology, Delta Electronics, AES, and Lite-On Technology are positioned to benefit [8][9]. - The proportion of BBU modules used in ASIC racks is also increasing, and the trend towards High-Voltage DC (HVDC) technology is expected to further boost BBU demand [9][10]. Huawei and Domestic Competitors - At WAIC 2025, Huawei's Ascend CloudMatrix 384 was highlighted, achieving the largest scale of 384-card high-speed bus interconnection. Major clients include Baidu, Meituan, and JD.com [11][12]. AI Computing Power Arms Race - OpenAI is pursuing a strategy for computing independence through self-developed chips and partnerships, with a goal to shift 75% of its computing resources to its Stargate project by 2030. AI capital expenditures are projected to reach $360 billion in 2025 [13][16]. - Meta has been actively recruiting talent from DeepMind, indicating a competitive landscape for AI expertise [14].