ZHONGTAI SECURITIES·2026-01-18 11:46Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the industry [4] Core Insights - The State Grid Corporation of China plans to invest 4 trillion yuan during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, which represents a 40% increase compared to the previous plan, aimed at developing a new power system and enhancing the supply chain [21][22] - The global lithium-ion battery shipment is expected to reach 2,280.5 GWh in 2025, with a growth rate of 47.6% year-on-year, driven by demand in the energy storage sector [14] - The report highlights significant developments in the energy storage sector, including a 2.2 GW independent energy storage project in Hohhot and a 10 GWh energy storage system factory to be built by Sungrow in Egypt [18][19] Summary by Sections Lithium Battery Sector - Container Technology signed a major procurement agreement with CATL to supply 3.05 million tons of lithium iron phosphate materials from Q1 2026 to 2031, with a total sales value exceeding 120 billion yuan [12] - The report recommends focusing on companies like CATL and EVE Energy, as well as new technology directions such as solid-state batteries [6] Energy Storage Sector - Hohhot's independent energy storage project will have a construction scale of 2.2 GW, expected to be operational by the end of 2027 [18] - Sungrow will invest in a 10 GWh energy storage system factory in Egypt, marking a significant step in localizing battery storage system manufacturing [19][20] Power Equipment Sector - The State Grid's investment plan aims to support the construction of a new power system, with a focus on renewable energy integration and enhancing grid capabilities [21][22] - The report suggests monitoring companies involved in ultra-high voltage projects and power equipment exports [6] Photovoltaic Sector - The report notes stable prices for silicon materials and an increase in silicon wafer production, with expectations for a slight rise in production in January [24][25] - The demand for photovoltaic components remains under pressure due to high prices, but there is an anticipated upward trend in component prices [27][28] Wind Power Sector - The report highlights significant offshore wind projects in both domestic and international markets, with recommendations to focus on leading cable and turbine manufacturers [6]