Xinda Securities·2025-09-21 05:39Investment Rating - The investment rating for the environmental sector is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The new energy storage action plan has been implemented, with expectations for demand to improve significantly. By 2027, the new energy storage capacity is projected to exceed 180 million kilowatts, driving direct project investments of approximately 250 billion yuan [3][15][21]. - The new energy storage market is experiencing rapid growth, with installed capacity reaching 78.3 GW in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 126.9%. This marks the first time that the cumulative installed capacity of new energy storage has surpassed that of pumped storage [21][24]. - The shift from "policy-driven" to "market-driven" energy storage is underway, with the cancellation of mandatory storage requirements for new energy projects, which is expected to foster long-term market development [16][17]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - As of September 19, the environmental sector has underperformed the broader market, with a decline of 1.42% compared to a 1.30% drop in the Shanghai Composite Index [3][8]. Industry Dynamics - The Ministry of Transport released standards for hydrogen transportation, enhancing safety and promoting the development of the hydrogen transport sector [37]. - A significant milestone was achieved with the delivery of a solid-state hydrogen emergency power supply, marking progress in solid hydrogen storage technology [38]. Investment Recommendations - The report emphasizes the high growth potential in energy conservation, environmental protection, and resource recycling sectors. It recommends focusing on companies like Hanlan Environment, Xingrong Environment, and Hongcheng Environment, while also suggesting attention to companies such as Wangneng Environment and Junxin Co [55].