Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a portfolio growth of 65% over the last twelve months and 7% over the last quarter, reaching a total of eight gigawatts, with a goal of 10 gigawatts by the end of 2025 [1] - The cash balance at the end of Q2 was approximately NOK 373 million, with zero debt and a strong cash position [7][40] - The average annual return on equity since 2020 has been 22%, with a capital distribution program that includes dividends and share buybacks [7][8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The portfolio in Italy grew by 125% during the quarter, reaching close to 450 megawatts [2] - The company has initiated a new sales process for a combined 500 megawatts of onshore wind and solar projects in South Africa [3] - The company is focusing on battery energy storage systems (BESS) and expects to see high returns on best projects, trading above €200,000 per megawatt [9][41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Sweden, there were 500 hours of negative prices in Q2, with expectations of 2,000 hours annually, creating opportunities for best projects [4] - Wholesale prices in the Nordics are currently the lowest in Europe, returning to levels seen in 2020 due to various factors including weather and demand [5] - The data center market in the Nordics is projected to consume 62 terawatt-hours by 2050, indicating strong future demand [27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company maintains an asset-light business model with a focus on project development rather than construction, aiming for a five times return on projects [7][14] - There is a strong emphasis on early sales and maintaining a robust cash position to negotiate effectively with clients [14][16] - The company is exploring new markets while being cautious about entering new territories without established sales [39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted strong regulatory support for renewable energy in Europe, particularly in Germany and Italy, which is expected to drive growth [6] - The company anticipates signing numerous new projects in Italy and Germany, as well as continued growth in South Africa [11][20] - Management expressed optimism about the sales process and the potential for high returns in the onshore wind market in South Africa [34] Other Important Information - The company has completed the transition to become 100% renewable by selling its remaining shares in Hermana Holding [1] - There are ongoing discussions regarding grid agreements and project developments in various markets, including Germany and the UK [19][30] - The company is assessing data center opportunities that align with its existing portfolio, indicating a strategic fit for future growth [26][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for the company's growth in new markets? - Management indicated a cautious approach to entering new markets, focusing on securing sales in established markets first [39] Question: How does the company plan to manage costs moving forward? - The company is closely tracking costs and expects improved supply chain conditions to ease expenses [40] Question: What are the expectations for project development in Germany? - Management noted strong interest from major clients in Germany and the potential for significant project development due to high electricity prices [31][32]

Core Insights - The export scale of China's energy storage lithium batteries is projected to reach 200 GWh in 2024, with power storage lithium batteries accounting for 85% of the exports [1] - By 2030, the total export volume of China's energy storage batteries is expected to grow to 560 GWh, indicating a continued upward trend in the market [1] Export Breakdown - In 2024, the export proportions of different types of energy storage lithium batteries are as follows: - Power storage lithium batteries: 85% - Household storage lithium batteries: 13% - Portable storage lithium batteries: 2% [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the green development initiatives in Zhifu District, Yantai, focusing on the transformation of traditional industries and the promotion of emerging industries to achieve high-quality, low-carbon growth [4][5][6]. Group 1: Innovation and Emerging Industries - Zhifu District is leveraging its advantages to drive the transformation of old and new kinetic energy, fostering the development of emerging industries [4]. - The district's digital virtual power plant is integrating various adjustable power resources to balance supply and demand, enhancing the capacity for renewable energy consumption [4]. - The cloud storage energy technology company is innovating battery storage systems to achieve "essential safety" [4]. - The smart roll-on/roll-off terminal at Yantai Port is utilizing intelligent transfer equipment for efficient logistics operations [4]. Group 2: Economic Growth and Policy Support - Zhifu District is actively cultivating new enterprises, with plans to nurture 27 innovative small and medium-sized enterprises and 18 specialized and innovative SMEs by mid-2025 [5]. - The district is organizing companies to apply for national-level "little giant" enterprises and specialized small and medium-sized enterprises [5]. - The district has established a risk monitoring and early warning platform, covering over 40,000 enterprises, enhancing safety management through digitalization [6]. Group 3: Talent and Innovation Ecosystem - The demand for specialized and innovative talent is increasing as green industries thrive, with Zhifu District optimizing talent services and providing housing support [9]. - The district aims to attract over 12,000 young talents annually, leading the city in talent acquisition [9]. - Various competitions and innovation events are being held to stimulate green innovation [9]. Group 4: Urban Development and Cultural Integration - The district is transforming old industrial sites into creative spaces, reducing waste and environmental pressure while enhancing quality of life [11]. - New cultural and creative projects are being developed, integrating tourism and ecological resources to create new consumption hotspots [12]. - The district is promoting a multi-dimensional tourism experience by merging industrial heritage with cultural activities [12]. Group 5: Future Outlook - Zhifu District is committed to continuing its green development journey, combining innovation and upgrades to create a sustainable urban environment [13].

Group 1: AI Digital Sports Development - AI digital sports is rapidly developing, leveraging technologies such as visual recognition, skeletal computation, and big data analysis to enhance student athletic performance and ensure fairness in assessments [1][2] - Henghongda (Fujian) Sports Technology Co., Ltd. has made significant advancements in AI sports equipment, serving over 1,000 schools and impacting more than 5 million students [2][3] - The digital sports industry is expected to exceed a market size of 150 billion [3] Group 2: Financial Support for Innovation - Construction Bank has provided tailored financial support to Henghongda, including a 790,000 yuan loan to address funding gaps during its AI technology development phase [2][3] - The bank has implemented a comprehensive evaluation system for technology enterprises, enhancing credit limits to approximately 5 million yuan and offering preferential loan rates [3][4] - As of May, the bank's loans to technology-related industries reached 91.2 billion yuan, with an increase of 10.6 billion yuan in the current year [3] Group 3: Integration of Technology and Finance - Fujian banking sector is actively integrating technology and finance, providing full-cycle support to innovative entities through product innovation and service model breakthroughs [5][8] - Fuxin Futong Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on Beidou satellite technology, offering various services and products, including a Beidou positioning shoe for elderly safety [5][6] - Hengfeng Bank has established a specialized service system for high-tech SMEs, resulting in a 141.18% year-on-year growth in technology financial loans by the end of 2024 [7][8] Group 4: Upgraded Financial Products - Postal Savings Bank has upgraded its financial products to meet the diverse needs of companies like Feimaotui Group, which is expanding into the energy storage sector [9][10] - The bank provided a 50 million yuan "Science and Technology Innovation Loan" and nearly 200 million yuan in bill discounting services to support the group's operations [9][10]

Group 1: Report Information - Report Name: Nickel Daily Report [1] - Date: July 9, 2025 [2] - Research Team: Nonferrous Metals Research Team [3] - Researchers: Yu Feifei, Zhang Ping, Peng Jinglin [3] Group 2: Investment Rating - No investment rating information provided Group 3: Core View - The macro atmosphere has turned weak, and uncertainty has increased, leading to a decline in risk appetite. On the 8th, Shanghai nickel continued to be weak in the non - ferrous sector under the pressure of fundamental surplus, temporarily stabilizing above 120,000. The nickel industry chain shows weak performance in all links. Be cautious about the rebound space, reduce long positions on rallies, and adopt a rolling operation strategy [8] Group 4: Market Review and Operation Suggestions - **Macro and Market Conditions**: The macro atmosphere is weak, and risk appetite has declined. Shanghai nickel is weak in the non - ferrous sector under fundamental surplus pressure [8] - **Supply - Side Conditions**: Since the end of June, the support from the ore end has weakened, and the price of Indonesian domestic red clay nickel ore has loosened. The high - nickel iron price continued to fall, with the average price on the 8th dropping by 2.5 to 905 yuan/nickel point. Nickel iron plants' losses have intensified, and some have cut production. The steel mills are sluggish, with reduced production schedules and high inventories, and can only maintain the rigid demand for raw materials [8] - **Sulfuric Acid Nickel Situation**: Sulfuric acid nickel remained flat at 27,410. The recent rise in LME nickel prices has increased the immediate production cost of nickel salt plants. Some nickel salt plants have stopped production for maintenance due to losses, and some are holding up prices. The short - term price of sulfuric acid nickel is expected to remain stable [8] - **Operation Suggestions**: Be cautious about the rebound space of nickel, reduce long positions on rallies, and adopt a rolling operation strategy [8] Group 5: Industry News - Bulgaria officially launched the largest - scale operating battery energy storage system in the EU, with a capacity of 124 megawatts/496.2 megawatt - hours, located in the Balkan Industrial Park in the north - central city of Lovech [9] - A research team from Turkey's Odtu - Gunam Institute and Necmettin Erbakan University developed a TOPCon solar cell using nickel (Ni) contacts and almost no silver (Ag), with silver usage below 0.5 mg/watt, far lower than traditional silver - contact cells [11] - Renewable energy storage company Apatura obtained planning permission for a 100 - megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) project near Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland [11]

Core Viewpoint - The acquisition of Powin by FlexGen highlights the competitive landscape and development trends in the U.S. energy storage market amidst industry turmoil and consolidation [1] Group 1: Powin's Financial Struggles - Powin, based in Oregon, is facing severe financial difficulties and has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with potential layoffs and operational halts by the end of July 2024 if no solutions are found [2] - The company attributes its financial challenges to industry headwinds, including uncertainties from U.S. import tariffs and the future of investment tax credit (ITC) incentives [2] - A temporary order from the New Jersey bankruptcy court allows Powin to access $2.75 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing, with FlexGen designated as the lead bidder for this financing [2][3] Group 2: FlexGen's Acquisition Motivation - FlexGen aims to acquire Powin to leverage its extensive customer base and project portfolio in the U.S. and abroad, believing that Powin's product offerings can complement its own business [4] - FlexGen, originally a microgrid control specialist, has 15 years of field deployment experience and a proprietary energy management system (EMS) software platform, Hybrid OS [5] - Powin is a pioneer in the U.S. battery energy storage system integration field, with a focus on battery hardware integration and battery management system (BMS) development [5] - The acquisition would allow FlexGen to enhance its position in the energy storage value chain by expanding from software integration and operations to hardware integration, thereby increasing overall competitiveness [5] - Powin's global market presence in the U.S., Australia, Asia, and Europe would enable FlexGen to quickly penetrate these overseas markets and expand its market share [5] Group 3: Supplier Relationships - Both FlexGen and Powin are procurement partners of CATL, with FlexGen having signed a long-term supply agreement for 10 GWh of EnerC liquid-cooled storage containers in 2022 [6]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the upcoming 2025 Fifth Electric Vehicle Battery Swap Conference and the growth of long-duration energy storage, particularly focusing on flow batteries and their market potential in China. Group 1: Event Details - The event theme is "Swap Battery City, Smart Two-Wheelers" and will take place on July 10-11, 2025, at the Shenzhen Baoan DENGXILU International Hotel [2] - The event is sponsored by various companies including Yadi Technology Group, Tailing Group, and others, indicating strong industry support [2] Group 2: Market Growth and Projections - In 2024, China's newly installed capacity of long-duration energy storage flow batteries is expected to reach 2.43 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 834.6% [2] - The projected new installed capacity for long-duration energy storage flow batteries in 2025 is 5.6 GWh, representing a year-on-year growth of 130.5% [3] Group 3: Technology and Cost Trends - The average bid price for long-duration energy storage flow battery systems (≥ 4h) in 2024 is 2.11 RMB/Wh, a decrease of approximately 20% from 2023 [5] - By 2026, the average bid price is expected to drop below 2.0 RMB/Wh, and by 2030, it may fall below 1.0 RMB/Wh [5] Group 4: Emerging Business Models - The introduction of an electrolyte leasing model has been noted, which can reduce initial investment costs by over 20% for projects [5] - The "flow + lithium" hybrid storage model is gaining traction, combining the rapid response of lithium batteries with the long-duration capacity of flow batteries [8] Group 5: Industry Trends - The trend of companies expanding overseas is becoming significant as the domestic new energy storage market becomes increasingly competitive [9] - The establishment of a closed-loop economy for vanadium resources is being developed, integrating raw materials, new materials, and new energy [8]

Core Viewpoint - In 2023, technology finance was highlighted as a key focus in the Central Financial Work Conference, emphasizing the need for financial institutions to support the transformation of scientific research into marketable products through innovative financing solutions [1]. Group 1: Financial Institutions' Role - Financial institutions are encouraged to direct funds towards early-stage technology companies, particularly those with high growth potential, to facilitate their development [2]. - Banks are expanding their focus from traditional industrial parks to universities and research institutions, aiming to assist technology companies in transitioning from laboratories to the market [2][5]. - The introduction of the "Technology Achievement Transformation Loan" by CITIC Bank aims to support early-stage technology companies that have not yet achieved stable revenue [5][6]. Group 2: Innovative Financing Solutions - The "Technology Achievement Transformation Loan" prioritizes technological capabilities and research team quality over traditional financial metrics like debt repayment ability [6]. - The loan product allows for non-collateralized financing options, accepting credit-based guarantees or guarantees from controlling shareholders [7]. - CITIC Bank has successfully provided loans to companies like Huashinuo, which focuses on innovative ophthalmic diagnostic and treatment systems, demonstrating the effectiveness of this financing model [7][8]. Group 3: Case Studies of Technology Companies - Huashinuo, a company specializing in ophthalmic technology, received a loan of 10 million yuan to support its commercialization efforts, highlighting the importance of financial backing in critical development phases [7]. - Another example is Xinhua Storage, a startup focused on zinc-nickel flow battery technology, which received a loan of 5 million yuan without collateral, using patent pledges as a form of credit enhancement [12]. - Both companies illustrate the evolving financial needs of technology firms as they progress through different stages of development, requiring tailored financial solutions [13][14]. Group 4: Comprehensive Financial Services - CITIC Bank aims to provide a comprehensive suite of financial services, including credit products, equity investment, and bond financing, to support technology companies throughout their growth [14]. - The bank's "启航计划" (Launch Plan) aims to assist 10,000 hard technology companies in their critical transition from concept to market over the next three years [14].

Core Viewpoint - In 2023, technology finance was highlighted as a key focus in the Central Financial Work Conference, emphasizing the integration of financial power to promote the transformation of technological achievements and the combination of innovation and capital [1]. Group 1: Financial Institutions and Technology Enterprises - Financial institutions are exploring ways to address the challenge of strong research but weak transformation in technology, with banks playing a crucial role in bridging the gap between research and market application [3][4]. - Banks are shifting their focus from traditional industrial parks to universities and research institutions, exemplified by CITIC Bank targeting these areas to support the commercialization of technology [5]. Group 2: Innovative Financial Products - The "Technology Achievement Transformation Loan" product was introduced to support early-stage technology enterprises by focusing on technological capabilities rather than traditional financial metrics [12][16]. - This loan product allows for non-collateralized lending, accepting credit-based or controlling shareholder guarantees as forms of credit enhancement [13]. Group 3: Case Studies of Technology Enterprises - Huashinuowei, a company focused on precise diagnosis and treatment in ophthalmology, received a loan of 10 million yuan to support its commercialization efforts, highlighting the importance of financial support in transitioning from laboratory to market [14][15]. - Xinhua Storage, a startup specializing in zinc-nickel flow battery technology, also benefited from a 5 million yuan credit line, utilizing patent pledges as collateral, showcasing the innovative financing solutions available for tech startups [22]. Group 4: Comprehensive Financial Services - CITIC Bank is leveraging its comprehensive financial services to provide a one-stop solution for technology enterprises, including investment, loans, and bond financing [25]. - The bank's "Sailing Plan" aims to support 10,000 hard technology enterprises over three years, indicating a strategic commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the tech sector [26].

Macroeconomic Group - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to maintain the federal funds rate at 4.25% - 4.50%, marking a pause in the rate cut cycle that began in September of the previous year, aligning with market expectations [3] - The FOMC's statement was revised to indicate that uncertainty has diminished but remains high, and it reiterated that net export fluctuations affect data while the economy continues to expand steadily [3] - The dot plot indicates that the median FOMC members expect two rate cuts in 2025, totaling 50 basis points, with the median rate forecast for 2025 at 3.9% [4][5] Industry Comprehensive Group - The price of DDR4 memory products has surged nearly 100% since January 2025, with current prices exceeding the June 2024 peak, while DDR5 prices have also increased significantly [9] - The rapid price increase in the storage market has led to substantial growth in the performance of domestic storage module manufacturers and distributors, particularly benefiting companies with high inventory levels such as Jiangbolong and Demingli [9] Advanced Manufacturing Group - Powin, a major battery storage system integrator in the U.S., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, affecting several Chinese companies, including CATL and Qingdao CIMC Puwei [11] - The bankruptcy was attributed to soaring tariff costs and a weak business model lacking vertical integration, leading to significant debt risks for Chinese firms [11] - The U.S. energy storage market is expected to experience a short-term freeze, with Fluence reducing its annual revenue guidance by 27% [11] Consumption Group - The combined GMV of beauty products on Tmall and Douyin reached 29.96 billion yuan in May 2025, showing a slight year-on-year increase of 1.3%, with a notable divergence in performance between high-end and mass-market brands [14] - High-end domestic brands like Mao Ge Ping and Ke Li Jin saw significant sales growth, while mass-market brands like Proya and Winona faced declines [15] - The beauty consumption trend is shifting towards high-end, efficacy-driven products, with Douyin emerging as a new growth engine for high-end brands [15]