Guolian Minsheng Securities·2026-03-09 00:25Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the electric equipment and new energy sectors, including CATL, Keda, 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 achieved significant year-on-year growth, such as Zeekr with a 70% increase 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]. 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 reported 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 a $75 billion transmission expansion project to build 765 kV ultra-high voltage lines, significantly increasing the transmission capacity to meet rising electricity demand [4][56]. - The first batch of equipment bids for the Southern Power Grid in 2026 totaled 800 million yuan, with Shanghai Siyuan High Voltage Switch Co., Ltd. winning the largest share [4][59]. Commercial Aerospace - The government has positioned the aerospace industry as a new pillar industry, emphasizing the accelerated development of satellite internet as part of national strategy [5]. Weekly Sector Performance - The electric equipment and new energy sector's performance was highlighted, with lithium battery indices leading the gains, while the new energy vehicle index experienced the largest decline [1].