9 July 2025 | 6:20PM HKT Hyperstrong (688411.SS): BESS emerging as solution to China summer heatwave; Maintain Buy on solid demand BESS starts to emerge as grid solution to summer heatwaves, one step further to commercialization. China is entering the peak of summer with "Sanfu Season" heatwave arriving unusually early this year, taxing the stability of the electricity grid. According to NEA, the peak load reached a record high of 1,465GW on Jul 4 2025, up 11% yoy or 150GW, driven by the demand from eastern ...

截止目前两座储能电站项目进度如下： 1. 索普·马什（ Thorpe Marsh ）项目 项目关键里程碑： 2025 年 1 月， Doncaster 市政府批准规划许可 -广告- 关注公众号，点击公众号主页右上角" ··· "，设置星标 "⭐" ，关注 鑫椤储能 资讯~ 2024 年 10 月，投资机构 EIG 宣布成立 Fidra Energy ，这是一家总部位于英国爱丁堡的欧洲电池和 能 源 储 存 （ BESS ） 平 台 。 Fidra Energy 正 在 开 发 英 国 最 大 的 三 个 电 池 储 能 项 目 ， 分 别 为 1.45GW/3.3GWH 的 Thorpe Marsh 项目、 1.2GW/2.4GWh 的 Bicker Fen 1&2 项目（规划中） 及 0.5GW/1.1GWh 的 West Burton C 项目，目标是在 2030 年前在英国和其他欧洲市场建立一个 10 吉瓦的平台。 2024 年 11 月，阳光电源与英国 Fidra Energy 成功签约 4.4GWh 储能项目， 包括 3.3GWh 索普· 马什（ Thorpe Marsh ）项目及 1.1GWh 的 ...

Summary of Shoals Technologies Group (SHLS) Update / Briefing Company Overview - Shoals Technologies Group specializes in electrical balance of system (eBOS) solutions for the solar energy market, particularly focusing on battery energy storage systems (BESS) [6][7] - The company is diversifying its offerings beyond utility-scale solar, investing in new growth opportunities including OEM, commercial and industrial (C&I), international markets, and BESS [7] Industry Insights - The BESS market is a critical component of renewable energy, providing energy storage using rechargeable batteries [9] - Key battery technologies include lithium-ion and lithium iron phosphate, which dominate the market [10] - The BESS market is expected to grow at an annual rate of nearly 30% over the next ten years, increasing from approximately 24 gigawatts to over 200 gigawatts by 2034 [12] - The market value is projected to exceed $100 billion by 2034, with significant growth in long-duration energy storage technologies [13] Product Offerings - Shoals does not sell batteries but focuses on interconnection solutions between batteries and inverters, including combiners, recombiners, and multi-load break disconnect switches [14][15] - Products are designed for high efficiency in DC coupled applications, which consolidate and distribute DC power from battery containers [18] - The company emphasizes high-quality, custom-engineered solutions that are integral to solar plus storage and standalone storage systems [17] Customer Base - Shoals serves a diverse customer base including EPCs, integrators, OEMs, and data centers, with a focus on solar plus storage projects [20] - Long-standing relationships with customers in the solar space provide a competitive advantage, allowing the company to introduce its new eBOS solutions [24] Competitive Advantages - The company highlights its innovative product offerings, customizable solutions, and ongoing investment in product development as key differentiators in the market [22][24] - Shoals is scaling operations with a new mega plant of over 630,000 square feet dedicated to BESS production [23] Market Strategy - The company aims to educate design engineers, EPCs, and contractors about its solutions to penetrate the market further [31] - Shoals intends to cast a wide net in its marketing strategy, focusing on various customer segments rather than just a few large names [30] Additional Insights - The BESS market is essential for managing intermittent renewable energy sources, ensuring grid reliability, and supporting peak power demand [11] - The company is positioned to meet the growing energy demands driven by sectors such as AI and data centers [11]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $80.4 million for Q1 2025, a decline of 11.5% year-over-year, driven by product mix and strategic pricing actions [23][24] - Gross profit decreased to $28.1 million, resulting in a GAAP gross profit percentage of 35%, down from 40.2% in the prior year [23][24] - Adjusted EBITDA was $12.8 million, compared to $20.5 million in the prior year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.9% [25][26] - Net loss was $300,000 compared to net income of $4.8 million in the prior year [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced strong bookings of approximately $91 million, resulting in a backlog of $645.1 million and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.13 [5][31] - The adjusted gross profit percentage was softer than normal at 35%, influenced by product mix and strategic pricing initiatives [6][24] - The Community, Commercial, and Industrial (C&I) business is gaining momentum, with increased quoting activity and bookings [17][116] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. utility-scale solar market is projected to add between 41 to 50 gigawatts of average annual solar installations from 2025 through 2035 [36] - The company is seeing a healthy pace of project construction and tracker installations as it enters 2025 [11] - Wood Mackenzie has increased its growth estimate for the commercial market, aligning with the company's observations [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on diversifying its customer base and expanding into new markets, including international projects in Australia and Chile [15][61] - Investments in domestic manufacturing and automation technologies are expected to enhance productivity and competitive positioning [10][29] - The company aims to achieve gross margins of 40% or more in the long run, with expectations of mid to high 30% gross margins for the remainder of 2025 [7][56] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding the 2025 outlook, noting strong customer construction calendars and project momentum [102] - The geopolitical environment and tariff uncertainties are acknowledged, but management believes the company has limited direct exposure to these risks [9][50] - The company expects to deliver revenue in the range of $410 million to $450 million for the full year 2025, with adjusted EBITDA between $100 million and $115 million [32][33] Other Important Information - The company spent $9.5 million on wire insulation shrink back remediation during the first quarter, with a remaining warranty liability of $30.4 million [26][30] - The new manufacturing facility is expected to enhance operational efficiency and is set to begin operations by the end of Q3 2025 [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: How has the competitive landscape shifted due to tariff uncertainties? - Management noted an increase in customer inquiries and emphasized that discussions are centered around quality and service rather than tariffs [40][42] Question: Can you provide more details on the two significant wins in the BEST product line? - Management highlighted that the BEST market is substantial and growing, with wins across various channels, including solar EPCs and industrial markets [43][45] Question: What is the visibility on bookings for projects looking to start construction in 2026 and 2027? - Management indicated that while it is early to predict, the underlying demand environment remains strong, particularly driven by data centers and AI [68][70] Question: Can you elaborate on the hyperscaler contract and its product details? - Management confirmed that the products supplied are large DC combiners and recombiners, with a higher average selling price compared to traditional offerings [81] Question: What is driving demand in the Community and Industrial markets? - Management noted increased quote activity and bookings, driven by the understanding of the company's solutions and the need for smaller projects [116]