Bank of China Securities·2025-08-04 00:20Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the electric equipment and new energy industry [1]. Core Insights - The sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in July were impressive, with the State Council's meeting emphasizing the need to regulate competition in the NEV industry, which is expected to benefit the sector's development. The introduction of new models in the second half of the year is anticipated to sustain high growth in domestic NEV sales, driving demand for batteries and materials [1][2]. - In the solid-state battery sector, Guoxuan High-Tech has officially initiated the design work for its first-generation solid-state battery production line, indicating a clear trend towards industrialization in this area. Attention should be paid to the progress of related materials and equipment companies [1][2]. - In the photovoltaic sector, the central economic work conference has called for a comprehensive rectification of "involutionary" competition, aiming to guide companies to enhance product quality and facilitate the orderly exit of outdated capacities. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a notice regarding energy-saving supervision tasks for the polysilicon industry in 2025, maintaining a focus on energy consumption [1][2]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The electric equipment and new energy sector experienced a decline of 2.62% this week, with the wind power sector slightly increasing by 0.06%. The NEV index fell by 0.30%, while the lithium battery index saw a significant drop of 6.26% [2][10][13]. Key Industry Information - NEV deliveries in July included BYD with 344,300 units (up 1% year-on-year), Leap Motor with 50,100 units (up 127%), and Xpeng with 36,700 units (up 229%). However, Li Auto and NIO saw declines of 40% and 3%, respectively [2][27]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a notice for energy-saving supervision in the polysilicon industry, and the China Electricity Council predicts an addition of 400 GW of new energy generation capacity by 2025 [2][27]. Company Developments - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) reported a 33.33% year-on-year increase in net profit to CNY 30.485 billion for the first half of the year [30]. - Container Technology Co., Ltd. announced a stock issuance plan approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission [30]. - The report highlights various companies' performance, including a significant loss reported by Rongbai Technology and a profit increase for Hongfa Technology [30]. Price Observations - The report notes that the prices of polysilicon and photovoltaic materials have shown fluctuations, with polysilicon prices stabilizing around CNY 49-55 per kg for dense materials and CNY 43-46 per kg for granular materials [15][19]. - The average price of silicon wafers has increased, with 183N wafers rising to CNY 1.20 per piece and 210N wafers reaching CNY 1.55 per piece [16][21]. Market Dynamics - The report emphasizes the importance of supply chain adjustments and the impact of international policies on pricing and demand in the photovoltaic sector, particularly in relation to the U.S. market [20][24].