ZHONGTAI SECURITIES·2025-09-01 09:05Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the electric equipment sector [4] Core Insights - The photovoltaic industry chain shows a strong upward trend, with silicon material prices rising and companies showing a willingness to increase production despite low inventory levels [6][29] - The lithium battery sector is expected to enter a 2-3 year upward cycle, with potential for performance and valuation improvements [6] - The new energy storage sector is becoming a significant growth point for energy investment, with China's new energy storage capacity reaching approximately 95 million kilowatts, growing nearly 30 times over five years [20][19] Summary by Sections Lithium Battery Sector - The battery industry index rose by 6.47%, outperforming the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index by 3.76 percentage points [10] - Key companies such as Ningde Times and Yiwei Lithium Energy are recommended for investment [6] Energy Storage Sector - The National Energy Administration announced that new energy storage capacity has become the world's largest, with significant investments planned for 2024 [20][19] - Hebei province has released new policies to accelerate independent energy storage project construction [21] Electric Equipment Sector - In July 2025, the National Energy Administration issued 236 million green certificates related to renewable energy projects, with 70.63% being tradable [23] - The report suggests focusing on ultra-high voltage companies and export-oriented electric equipment firms [6] Photovoltaic Sector - Silicon material prices have increased, with multi-crystalline silicon prices averaging 46 yuan per kilogram, up 2 yuan from the previous week [29] - The report highlights the potential for price increases in photovoltaic glass due to low inventory levels and production cuts [34] Wind Power Sector - The report notes ongoing progress in offshore wind projects across various regions, with significant projects in Jiangsu and Guangdong already under construction [36]