Guolian Minsheng Securities·2026-03-08 23:30Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the electric equipment and new energy sectors, including Ningde Times, Keda Li, and others [6][7]. Core Insights - The electric equipment and new energy sector saw a weekly increase of 0.55%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index, with lithium battery indices showing the highest growth at 2.07% [1]. - In February 2026, the overall car market showed signs of fatigue, but some new energy vehicle manufacturers, such as Zeekr and NIO, reported significant year-on-year growth in deliveries [2][15]. - The U.S. plans to invest 86 GW in new utility-scale power generation capacity in 2026, marking the largest annual increase in over two decades, driven primarily by solar and battery storage [3][38]. - A $75 billion investment in transmission expansion projects in the U.S. aims to build 765 kV ultra-high voltage lines to meet rising electricity demand, with significant contracts awarded to various companies [4][56]. Summary by Sections New Energy Vehicles - February 2026 saw a general decline in new energy vehicle deliveries due to the dual impact of the Spring Festival holiday and changes in new energy vehicle purchase tax policies, although some brands like Zeekr and NIO achieved positive growth [2][15][23]. New Energy Generation - The U.S. is set for a historic increase in utility-scale power generation capacity in 2026, with solar and battery storage accounting for 79% of the planned new projects, including 43.4 GW of solar capacity [3][38][40]. Electric Equipment and Automation - The U.S. has approved $75 billion for transmission expansion projects, focusing on building ultra-high voltage lines to address increasing electricity demand, with significant contracts awarded to companies like Shanghai Siyuan High Voltage Switchgear [4][56][59]. Commercial Aerospace - The government has positioned the aerospace industry as a new pillar industry, emphasizing the accelerated development of satellite internet, indicating a strategic shift in national priorities [5]. Weekly Sector Performance - The electric equipment and new energy sector outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index, with lithium battery indices leading the gains, while new energy vehicle indices experienced declines [1].