Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for key companies in the electric power equipment and new energy sectors, including CATL, Keda, and others [4][5]. Core Insights - The new energy vehicle market shows strong growth, with several new players achieving record sales in July 2025, particularly Leap Motor, which delivered 50,129 units, marking a significant increase [2][10]. - Turkey's photovoltaic battery import prices have been raised significantly, from USD 85/kg to USD 170/kg, indicating a 100% increase, which will impact the supply chain dynamics [3][32]. - The report highlights the ongoing digitalization efforts within the State Grid, with a total of 1.75 billion yuan awarded in contracts for digital equipment [4]. Summary by Sections New Energy Vehicles - In July 2025, several new energy vehicle manufacturers reported strong delivery numbers, with Leap Motor leading at 50,129 units, followed by Zeekr and Xpeng with 44,193 and 37,717 units respectively [2][10]. - BYD continues to dominate the market with 344,296 units delivered in July, totaling over 2.49 million units for the year [2][18]. New Energy Generation - Turkey's trade department announced a significant increase in the import reference price for photovoltaic batteries, which will take effect 60 days after the announcement, reflecting a major shift in the market [3][32]. - The report notes that despite Turkey's efforts to localize production, the current domestic battery capacity is insufficient, leading to continued reliance on Chinese imports [3][37]. Electric Power Equipment and Automation - The State Grid has publicly announced the results of its digital equipment bidding, with a total contract value of 1.75 billion yuan across various categories, including servers and network equipment [4][22]. - Key companies to watch in this sector include CATL, Keda, and others, which are expected to benefit from ongoing digitalization and infrastructure investments [4][22]. Market Performance - The electric power equipment and new energy sector saw a weekly increase of 1.94%, with the new energy vehicle index showing the highest growth at 4.71% [1][4]. - The report emphasizes the competitive landscape in the new energy vehicle market, with increasing delivery volumes indicating a robust demand [2][10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the electric equipment and new energy sector, including CATL, Keda, and others [4]. Core Insights - The global power battery installation volume increased by 40.2% year-on-year in the first four months of 2025, reaching 308.5 GWh, with CATL leading the market with a share of 38.1% [2][9]. - The SNEC PV&ES International Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Exhibition showcased a shift towards high-efficiency N-type components, indicating a significant technological evolution in the solar industry [3][26]. - The Hami-Chongqing ±800 kV UHVDC project has been commissioned, marking a significant advancement in China's energy transmission capabilities, with a total investment of 28.6 billion yuan [4][47]. Summary by Sections 1. New Energy Vehicles - In the first four months of 2025, global power battery installation reached 308.5 GWh, a 40.2% increase year-on-year, with CATL and BYD holding a combined market share of 55.4% [2][9]. - CATL's market share rose to 38.1%, while BYD's increased to 17.3%, reflecting a strong competitive landscape [13][14]. 2. Photovoltaics - The SNEC exhibition highlighted the transition to N-type technology, with major manufacturers launching high-power components exceeding 800W [3][26]. - The industry is witnessing a shift towards perovskite technology, which is expected to drive future developments in solar cell technology [28][29]. 3. Electric Equipment and Industrial Control - The Hami-Chongqing UHVDC project, with a total investment of 28.6 billion yuan, is the first to transmit power from the desert renewable energy base, significantly enhancing energy supply security in the region [4][47]. - The project is expected to deliver over 36 billion kWh annually, replacing approximately 6 million tons of coal and reducing CO2 emissions by about 16 million tons [47].