ZHONGTAI SECURITIES·2026-03-08 12:14Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the industry [6] Core Insights - The European Commission released the draft of the "Industrial Acceleration Act," which mandates the use of locally produced clean energy equipment in public procurement and government subsidy projects to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen domestic manufacturing [15] - The report highlights the strategic importance of hydrogen and green alcohol in energy security, with significant government focus on their development [39] Lithium Battery Sector - The battery industry index decreased by 1.18%, underperforming the CSI 300 by 0.11 percentage points, with core stocks like Wanrun New Energy (+7.9%) and Penghui Energy (+7.2%) showing significant gains [13][14] - The report recommends focusing on companies such as CATL and Yiwei Lithium Energy, and suggests monitoring new technologies in solid-state batteries [8] Energy Storage Sector - In February, the energy storage market completed orders totaling 52.7GWh, with average prices for battery cells rising to 0.35 yuan/Wh [21][22] - Major procurement results from China Huadian Group for a 12GWh energy storage project included candidates like Electric Power Era and CRRC Zhuzhou Institute [23][24] Power Equipment Sector - Gansu plans to add two new UHV projects, with significant investments aimed at enhancing energy transmission capabilities [26][27] Photovoltaic Sector - The report notes a decrease in silicon material prices, with multi-crystalline silicon averaging 48 yuan/kg, and a significant drop in silicon wafer prices due to high inventory levels [28][29] - The introduction of new regulations marks a shift towards market-oriented development in the photovoltaic industry, emphasizing the importance of operational efficiency over mere construction [36][37] Wind Power Sector - Recent approvals for offshore wind projects in Jiangsu and Guangdong indicate a robust growth trajectory for the sector, with significant capacity planned for the coming years [39][40] - The report highlights the global expansion of offshore wind projects, with notable developments in the UK and Germany [41][42] Hydrogen and Green Alcohol Sector - The strategic emphasis on hydrogen and green alcohol has been elevated, with government reports indicating their critical role in energy security and the transition to a low-carbon economy [39]