CATL(SZ:300750) Western Securities·2025-12-21 11:49Core Conclusions - The first AI Innovation Conference successfully held, leading to a scale-up phase in the commercial aerospace industry as major companies go public [1] - The national AI computing open ecosystem is accelerating, with a decoupled architecture promoting efficient collaboration across the industry chain [1] - Recommended companies for AI computing data centers include Dongfang Electric, Siyuan Electric, Sifang Co., and Igor [1] - The commercial aerospace sector is seeing a surge in interest as five leading companies aim for the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, with a focus on reusable rocket technology [1] Industry Dynamics - Indonesia plans to significantly reduce its nickel ore production target for 2026 to stabilize nickel prices, setting the target at approximately 250 million tons, down from 379 million tons in 2025 [2] - The lithium mine in Jiangxiawo has entered its first environmental assessment public stage [2] - Recommended companies in the nickel-cobalt sector include Greeenmei, with attention on Huayou Cobalt and Fangyuan Co. [2] - The energy work conference outlined key tasks for the 14th Five-Year Plan, emphasizing the importance of controlled nuclear fusion commercialization [2] Energy Sector Developments - The largest battery factory in the UK, a 15.8GWh facility by Envision AESC, has commenced operations, indicating a growing energy storage market [3] - The first humanoid robot production line for battery packs has been launched by CATL, marking a breakthrough in embodied intelligence [3] - The 600MW offshore wind power project by Datang has officially started construction, continuing the momentum in offshore wind project development [3] Price Trends - Silver prices have driven an increase in battery cell prices, with Topcon 183N cell prices stabilizing at 0.28-0.285 CNY/W, corresponding to an FOB China price increase to 0.038-0.041 USD/W [4] - The price of lithium carbonate has risen to 97,700 CNY/ton, up 3,150 CNY/ton week-on-week [21] - The price of cobalt has also increased, with average prices for electrolytic cobalt at 413,500 CNY/ton, up 3,000 CNY/ton week-on-week [24] Market Recommendations - In the energy storage sector, recommended companies include Sungrow Power Supply, Yiwei Lithium Energy, and CATL, with attention on Tongrun Equipment and Canadian Solar [3] - In the commercial aerospace sector, recommended companies include Maiwei Co., with attention on Hualing Cable and Dongfang Risen [1] - In the solid-state battery sector, recommended companies include Dangsheng Technology and Sanxiang New Materials, with attention on Taihe Technology and Honggong Technology [2]