Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the solid-state battery industry, highlighting its potential as a next-generation battery technology with significant attention from the entire industry chain [4][9]. Core Viewpoints - Solid-state batteries face dual challenges of process and cost, but recent advancements indicate a consensus on mass production by 2027, with key players in the automotive and battery sectors actively releasing products [9][12]. - The manufacturing of solid-state batteries requires a comprehensive reconstruction of equipment and processes due to fundamental differences in material compatibility and bonding logic compared to liquid lithium-ion batteries [21][22]. - Equipment development is crucial for achieving scale production and cost reduction, with dry processing techniques being identified as effective methods for lowering costs and improving efficiency [22][34]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The solid-state battery industry is gaining traction, with a clear direction and trend towards mass production by 2027, driven by collaboration across the supply chain [4][9]. Manufacturing Challenges - The transition from laboratory to mass production faces significant technical challenges, particularly in scaling up cell sizes from the current average of 20Ah to the required 60Ah for automotive applications [12][21]. - Key challenges include the stability of material systems, consistency of processes, and safety of systems, all of which impact yield rates, production efficiency, and costs [12][21]. Equipment and Process Innovations - The report emphasizes the need for innovative equipment and processes, particularly in the areas of solid electrolyte film production and interface engineering, to address the unique requirements of solid-state batteries [21][35]. - Dry processing techniques are highlighted as essential for the production of solid-state batteries, offering advantages in efficiency and environmental impact [22][34]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies that are closely collaborating with clients and have secured orders or achieved delivery in the key equipment sector, such as Naconor (832522), Honggong Technology (301662), and others [4][9].

Core Insights - The automotive industry is entering a new phase of technological development in 2025, with a focus on smart technologies and advancements in electric vehicle battery technology, particularly solid-state batteries [1] Industry Developments - Solid-state batteries exhibit advantages over liquid batteries in safety, energy density, and lifespan, with potential energy density exceeding 500Wh/kg compared to the near limit of 350Wh/kg for liquid lithium-ion batteries [3] - The transition to solid-state batteries is being prioritized by major battery manufacturers and new energy vehicle companies, although challenges such as high costs and technical hurdles remain [3] - The cost of solid-state battery cells is currently around 5 yuan/Wh, with the price of lithium sulfide, a key material, potentially dropping to 1000 yuan/kg with bulk procurement [3] Production and Application - Companies like Guoxuan High-Tech and BETTERRY are advancing solid-state battery production, with Guoxuan launching new battery models and BETTERRY providing comprehensive material solutions [4] - Changan Automobile and SAIC Group are set to introduce solid-state batteries in their vehicles by 2025, with plans for mass production and application in the coming years [4] - The market for solid-state and semi-solid batteries is projected to grow, with an expected annual compound growth rate of 30% over the next decade, reaching 500GWh by 2035 [5] Market Trends - The investment in solid-state and semi-solid battery projects in China reached approximately 18.8 billion yuan in the first quarter of 2025, focusing on new energy vehicles and high-end energy storage [6] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology emphasizes the need for standardization in the solid-state battery sector to support high-quality industry development [6] - The current technological focus for solid-state batteries is on sulfide and polymer composite electrolytes, with significant challenges remaining in material science and production efficiency [6][7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the electric equipment and new energy industry [1]. Core Insights - The reduction of tariffs between China and the US is expected to benefit new energy exports, with optimistic growth in photovoltaic demand from the US and emerging economies [1]. - The report emphasizes the importance of cost reduction and efficiency improvement in photovoltaic manufacturing, focusing on the optimization of leading companies in silicon materials and battery cells [1]. - The wind power sector is anticipated to see steady progress in domestic and overseas demand, with a positive outlook for profitability recovery in the complete machine and component segments by 2025 [1]. - The government’s push for smart connected new energy vehicles is expected to sustain high sales growth throughout the year, driving demand for batteries and materials [1]. - The report highlights the ongoing industrialization of solid-state batteries, with mass production expected by 2027, benefiting companies involved in batteries, materials, and equipment [1]. - Continuous promotion of hydrogen energy development is noted, with recommendations to focus on companies with cost and technological advantages in electrolyzer production and hydrogen infrastructure [1]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The electric equipment and new energy sector rose by 1.39% this week, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index, which increased by 0.76% [10]. - The photovoltaic sector saw a significant increase of 2.96%, while the wind power sector experienced a decline of 0.58% [13]. Key Industry Information - In April 2025, China's new energy vehicle sales reached 1.226 million units, a year-on-year increase of 44.2%, accounting for 47.3% of total new car sales [24]. - The battery alliance reported a total of 54.1 GWh of power batteries installed in April, with a month-on-month decrease of 4.3% [24]. - The US-China trade talks resulted in a significant reduction in bilateral tariffs, which is expected to positively impact exports in photovoltaic, lithium battery, and energy storage sectors [24]. Company Developments - CATL has set the final price for its H-share issuance at HKD 263 per share, with plans for listing on May 20, 2025 [27]. - Canadian Solar has adjusted its 2025 component shipment target to 25-30 GW, down from the previous estimate of 30-35 GW [27]. - Several companies, including Sanyuan Electric and Igor, are engaging in stock repurchase plans and other strategic financial maneuvers [27].

Company Updates - On May 16-17, the company held the 2025 Global Technology Conference, where it launched six new products, including Gyuanyuan solid-state battery, Qicheng second-generation battery cell, Gxing heavy-duty truck standard box, Qianyuan smart storage 20MWh battery system, Axtrem intelligent solutions, and Jinshi all-solid-state battery [1] Industry Performance - According to the China Power Battery Innovation Alliance, the company's domestic power battery installations reached 3.14GWh in April 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 140% [2] Product Development - The solid-state battery industry has made significant progress, with the company announcing that its Jinshi solid-state battery product has achieved notable advancements in industrialization. The cell energy density can reach 350Wh/kg, and the system energy density can reach 280Wh/kg, with products already undergoing road testing. The first pilot production line for solid-state batteries has been completed, designed for an annual capacity of 0.2GWh, with a 100% localization rate for core equipment and a yield rate exceeding 90% [3] - The Gyuanyuan solid-state battery system has an energy density of over 235Wh/kg, which is more than a 36% improvement compared to the same volume of liquid batteries. Future application scenarios include eVTOL, new energy vehicles, and humanoid robots. The Gyuanyuan battery has completed sample testing for over five customers and vehicle testing for over four customers, with the "001" prototype vehicle having traveled over 10,000 kilometers [3] Product Commercialization - New products such as the Qicheng second-generation battery and the heavy-duty truck standard box are based on mature materials and production processes, with expectations for mass production starting in the second half of 2025, which is likely to positively contribute to the company's profitability [3] Profitability Outlook - The company is expected to experience a turning point in profitability in the second half of 2025, driven by rapid growth in battery shipments. If battery shipments reach 50-60GWh, the company may achieve a scale-driven profitability inflection point [4] Financial Forecast - The company maintains its profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026. The current stock price corresponds to a P/E ratio of 25.8x for 2025 and 18.2x for 2026. The company maintains an outperform rating and a target price of 27 yuan, which corresponds to a P/E ratio of 30.1x for 2025 and 21.2x for 2026, indicating a potential upside of 16.9% from the current stock price [5]

固态电池迈向产业化。 2025年汽车产业的技术发展进入新阶段，在智能化技术向前之际，电动化的新电池技术也取得了新进 展。CIBF 2025中国深圳电池展上，固态电池产业化、技术难点等成为业内关注焦点。 对比液态电池，固态电池的安全性、能量密度、使用寿命等均有提升。中国电动汽车百人会旗下车百智 库最新调研报告《全固态电池有望引领新一轮电池革命》认为，当前液态锂离子电池能量密度已接近上 限（约350Wh/kg），而全固态电池能量密度有望突破500 Wh/kg，在产品性能上具备"技术颠覆"的潜 力。因此，固态电池一直被各大动力电池厂商、新能源车企视为下一代电池的重要开发方向，但仍需要 攻克技术、高成本等问题 贝特瑞集团研究院固态电池项目负责人杨成林表示，固态电池面临的问题包括成本过高（全固态电芯成 本达到5元/Wh）、运行压力高（全固态电芯运行所需压力在兆帕级）等。 但近一年来，随着技术工艺的不断迭代，固态电池所需原材料成本出现明显下降。杨成林表示，比如固 态电解质所需的硫化锂，在大批量采购的情况下，目前的售价可以达到1000元/千克。 随着原材料成本的下探，产业链相关厂家对固态电池量产的速度也在加速。国轩高科于5 ...

Group 1 - The 17th Shenzhen International Battery Technology Exchange Conference/Exhibition (CIBF2025) opened on May 15, featuring over 3,200 exhibitors including major companies like CATL, BYD, and A123, with an expected attendance of over 400,000 professional visitors over three days [1][2] - The theme of the exhibition is "Linking the World, Empowering Green, Driving the Future," showcasing the entire industry chain from battery materials to recycling, highlighting new trends in industry development [1][2] - The exhibition includes specialized areas such as three green energy halls, four advanced materials halls, and seven smart manufacturing halls, presenting a complete ecological chain from basic material innovation to end-use applications [2] Group 2 - The event features high-end forums and over 200 academic reports, focusing on industry trends and the future of battery technology, with discussions on solid-state battery industrialization [3] - Chinese companies are positioned to reshape the global value chain through technological innovation and standard output, emphasizing the competition in ecological closed loops and digital intelligence capabilities [3] - The event will release significant publications such as the "Lithium-ion Battery Industry Blue Book 2024" and the "Standardization White Paper for Low-altitude Aircraft Batteries," promoting industry standardization and sustainable development [3]

Core Viewpoint - The solid-state battery industry faces significant challenges in commercialization, including immature supply chains, higher costs compared to lithium batteries, and reliance on imported key materials [1][5][6] Group 1: Industry Developments - Recent events have catalyzed interest in solid-state batteries, with companies like Better Ray (贝特瑞) launching new materials and Guoxuan High-Tech (国轩高科) expected to unveil new products at an upcoming conference [1][2] - Institutional investors have been actively visiting companies in the solid-state battery supply chain, with many firms projecting 2027 as the timeline for mass production [1][3] Group 2: Production and Technology - Battery manufacturers generally anticipate 2027 for the scale-up of solid-state battery production, with companies like CATL (宁德时代) and Guoxuan High-Tech aiming for small batch production and testing by that year [3][4] - The solid-state battery production cost is projected to decrease significantly but will still be five times higher than conventional lithium-ion batteries, with S&P forecasting a cost of USD 500/kWh by 2025 [5][6] Group 3: Market Dynamics - The solid-state battery sector is currently divided into two camps: those pursuing semi-solid-state solutions aiming for mass production within two years, and those committed to all-solid-state technologies targeting the post-2027 market [5][6] - The materials segment is still in a phase of multiple technological approaches, with no single method demonstrating a clear cost or efficiency advantage [5][6] Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts predict that by 2025, there will be batch deliveries of semi-solid-state batteries and accelerated development of all-solid-state solutions, with the automotive industry entering a competitive phase [7]

进入4月以来，A股市场上电池板块表现活跃。截至5月15日收盘，宏工科技（301662）区间涨幅高达 153%。宁德时代（300750）从4月9日持续反弹，累计上涨21%；天宏锂电区间累计涨近35%。 4月28日，工信部发布的《2025年汽车标准化工作要点》提出，要推进动力电池耐久性、热管理系统等 标准审查报批，加快全固态电池、动力电池在役检测、动力电池标识标签等标准研制，不断优化动力电 池性能要求。4月8日发布的《2025 年工业和信息化标准工作要点》也提出，要建立健全全固态电池等 标准体系，以高水平标准建设服务行业高质量发展。基于新国标对动力电池安全性的高要求，安全性更 高的固态电池更有投资价值。 据统计，锂电池产业链盈利同比增幅亮眼，盈利能力环比显著提升，资产减值损失环比大幅减少。今年 第一季度产业链实现营收2353.66亿元，同比增长12.62%；归母净利润183.40亿元，同比增长27.44%， 环比增长63.06%。资产减值损失环比大幅减少，是产业链净利润环比大幅改善的重要原因之一。 东莞证券认为，经历2023年大幅去库存后，2024年以来维持存货高周转。由于下游需求保持快速增长， 2025年第一季 ...

5月15日，中国汽车工程学会秘书长助理、国汽战略院副院长郑亚莉在CIBF2025先进电池前沿技术研讨 会开幕式上表示，固态电池电解质的选择需同时兼顾电导率、加工性、稳定性和制造成本等。当前更接 近产业化的技术路线主要有两条，一是硫化物电解质，二是聚合物复合电解质。全固态电池的量产应用 还需重点突破材料层面的关健科学问题和产业层面的高效生产工艺/低成本化，预计2027年前后将建立 全固态电池试制线并推出搭载的原型车，2030年前后将可能实现全固态电池小规模量产并装车使用。 (第一财经) ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent trends and developments in the solid-state battery industry, highlighting key innovations in electrolyte materials, an accelerated iteration of anode materials, and the deepening collaboration between process and equipment innovations [3][11][16]. Group 1: Electrolyte Material Innovation - The solid-state electrolyte membrane, regarded as the "fifth main material" of solid-state batteries, is undergoing significant technological adjustments, with a shift towards coating existing base membranes rather than relying solely on self-supporting membranes [4][5]. - Companies like Weilan New Energy and TaiLan are emphasizing the use of existing base membranes for solid-state electrolyte coating, indicating a more practical approach to production stability and application reliability [4][5]. - The cost of electrolyte membranes in Japan and South Korea is reportedly at least 30% lower than that in China, which may drive the adoption of base membrane routes in the industry [5]. Group 2: Anode Material Iteration - The focus on anode material iteration, particularly silicon-carbon anodes, is gaining momentum, with significant investments and production capacity expansions observed in the first five months of the year, exceeding 220,000 tons and over 20 billion yuan in related investments [7][8]. - Notable projects include a 100,000-ton silicon-carbon anode material project by Xinyuan Technology with a total investment of 12 billion yuan, marking a significant expansion in the sector [7]. - Companies like Sanyuan Technology and Multi-Flor have also initiated substantial projects in silicon-carbon anodes, indicating a robust growth trajectory in this area [8][9]. Group 3: Process and Equipment Innovation - The solid-state battery production equipment has seen remarkable advancements, particularly in dry electrode processes, which are becoming a focal point for the industry [11][12]. - Companies such as XianDao Intelligent and Mannesmann have made significant breakthroughs in dry process equipment, indicating a maturation of key manufacturing processes [12][13]. - The integration of equipment and the ability to deliver complete production lines are becoming critical indicators of company strength, with successful bids for large-scale projects highlighting this trend [14][15].