Soochow Securities·2025-12-07 14:47Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the power equipment industry [1] Core Insights - The energy storage lithium battery sector is experiencing strong demand even in the off-season, with significant growth expected in 2025. The report highlights advancements in humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence-driven automation (AIDC) as key growth areas [1][3] Industry Trends - The electric equipment sector saw a slight increase of 0.22%, underperforming compared to the broader market. Wind power rose by 3.48%, while solar energy saw a decline of 1.61% [3] - The humanoid robot sector is gaining momentum, with significant developments such as the establishment of a national training base for humanoid robots in Beijing and the launch of emotional companion robots by companies like UBTECH [3] - In energy storage, there is a push for virtual power plant models in photovoltaic projects, and integrated "source-grid-load-storage" systems are being promoted in pilot areas [3] Market Data - In November, the wholesale sales of new energy vehicles in China reached 1.72 million units, a year-on-year increase of 20% [3] - The average price of cobalt increased by 2.6% to 413,500 CNY per ton, while lithium carbonate prices saw a slight decrease of 0.5% [3] - The report notes that the total investment in the power grid is projected to be 23.1 billion CNY, with the approval of a high-voltage AC project expected to commence next year [3] Investment Strategy - The report emphasizes the expected 60%+ growth in large-scale energy storage demand in China, driven by new pricing policies and robust market conditions. It forecasts a global energy storage installation growth of 50-60% in the coming year [3] - The report recommends several companies for investment, including CATL, Sungrow Power, and BYD, highlighting their strong market positions and growth potential [6]