Investment Rating - Maintain "Increase" rating for the electric equipment sector [6] Core Views - The report emphasizes the growth potential in the new energy vehicle after-sales service market due to the rapid increase in the number of new energy vehicles [4] - The green electricity direct connection initiative is expected to enhance the low-carbon competitiveness of China's manufacturing sector [14] - Strategic collaborations in hydrogen energy are being established to promote green low-carbon mining complexes and logistics platforms [16] Summary by Sections 1. New Energy Generation - **Photovoltaics**: The National Energy Administration has issued a notice to promote green electricity direct connection, which allows renewable energy to supply power directly to single users, enhancing the clarity of electricity supply sources. The self-consumption ratio of renewable energy should not be less than 60% of total available generation by 2030 [14] - **Wind Power & Grid**: The Jiangsu Guoxin Dafeng offshore wind project has made significant progress with the successful laying of the first 35kV submarine cable. The report highlights the acceleration of nuclear power construction in both China and the US, with plans to start 10 large nuclear power plants by 2030 [15] - **Hydrogen & Energy Storage**: A strategic cooperation agreement has been signed among Yitai Group, Shuangliang Energy, and Yipai Hydrogen to develop a green low-carbon mining complex in Inner Mongolia. The report recommends focusing on leading companies in hydrogen compression technology [16][17] 2. New Energy Vehicles - The number of newly registered energy vehicles in China reached 11.25 million in 2024, accounting for 41.83% of new registrations. The total ownership of new energy vehicles is projected to reach 31.4 million by the end of 2024, a 261-fold increase since 2014 [26] - The report identifies pain points in the battery after-sales market, including data transparency and high maintenance technical difficulties. A new AI model for battery health assessment has been initiated to address these issues [27][28] 3. Energy Storage - The average bidding price for W3 energy storage systems in May is reported to be between 0.423 and 0.651 RMB/Wh. The report suggests focusing on large-scale energy storage companies with high growth certainty, recommending companies like Sungrow Power and Eastern Daybreak [21][24] 4. Industry Price Dynamics - The report provides insights into the price dynamics of the photovoltaic industry chain, indicating fluctuations in prices for polysilicon, solar cells, and modules [31]