Key Points - The article highlights two significant energy storage events that have garnered industry attention, including the signing of 22 projects with a total investment of 36.7 billion yuan at the World Energy Storage Conference in Ningde and 54 projects with an investment of 30.155 billion yuan in Yulin [1][2][7] Group 1: Ningde Projects - At the World Energy Storage Conference in Ningde, 22 new industrial projects were announced, with a total expected investment of 36.7 billion yuan, including 14 manufacturing projects, 2 research projects, and 6 technology innovation projects [2] - Key projects include: - A 200MW/400MWh independent energy storage power station in Zherong County, with an investment of 500 million yuan [4] - A 200MW/400MWh independent energy storage project in Shouning, with a planned investment of 500 million yuan and an expected annual output value of 150 million yuan [5] - A low-carbon smart integrated zero-carbon park demonstration project in Fu'an, with an investment of 4 billion yuan [5] - A new generation of energy battery production line project in Biaocheng, with a total investment of 6.5 billion yuan and an expected annual output value of 20 to 25 billion yuan [6] Group 2: Yulin Projects - In Yulin, 54 key projects were signed, attracting a total investment of 30.155 billion yuan [7] - Among these, 15 projects related to the hydrogen energy industry chain were signed, accounting for 10.427 billion yuan, or one-third of the total investment [9] - Notable projects include: - The Shenmu Chun'anrui independent energy storage power station project, with a capacity of 200MW/400MWh [9]

Company Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company reported revenue of approximately 1.643 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 31.71% [2][3] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was approximately -55.15 million yuan, a reduction in losses by about 35.08 million yuan compared to the same period last year [2][3] - The net cash flow from operating activities was 186.20 million yuan, a significant increase of 310.74% compared to the previous year [3] Business Segments - The growth in revenue was primarily driven by the energy storage business, which generated approximately 1.177 billion yuan, making it the largest revenue segment for the company [4][6] - The company’s independent energy storage station in Qingyuan reported revenue of 117.25 million yuan and a net profit of 7.41 million yuan during the reporting period [4] - The company has multiple production bases, and once fully operational, the total production capacity for large-scale energy storage systems is expected to reach 12 GWh [6] Industry Trends - The new energy storage industry has been experiencing rapid development, with a projected 5%-6% growth in national electricity consumption in 2025 [5] - The total installed capacity of new energy storage in the country has seen significant growth, enhancing the stability and safety of the power grid [5] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has initiated a high-quality development action plan for the new energy storage manufacturing industry, which is expected to accelerate the development of high-pressure cascade storage technology [6]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported significant growth in revenue and a reduction in net loss, primarily driven by the rapid development of its energy storage business, with a focus on technological innovation and capacity expansion [1][2][4]. Group 1: Financial Performance - The company achieved operating revenue of 1.643 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 31.71% [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was -55.15 million yuan, a year-on-year reduction in loss of 38.88% [1]. - The net cash flow from operating activities turned positive, reaching 186 million yuan [1]. Group 2: Business Segmentation - Revenue from energy storage equipment sales and system integration reached 1.060 billion yuan, contributing significantly to overall revenue [1]. - Digital energy technology and products generated 1.354 billion yuan, accounting for 82.39% of total revenue, while comprehensive energy services contributed 289 million yuan, or 17.61% [2]. - The South China region saw revenue of 881 million yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 51.88% [2]. Group 3: Technological Advancements - The company maintained a leading position in high-voltage cascade energy storage technology, with significant progress in its new energy storage industrial base in Yonghe [3]. - The company obtained 15 new invention patents, 11 utility model patents, and 17 software copyrights during the reporting period, bringing the total to 1,021 [3]. - Research and development expenses amounted to 71.62 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.47%, representing 4.36% of total revenue [3]. Group 4: Market Opportunities - The energy storage industry is transitioning from a "policy-driven" to a "market-driven" model, presenting new opportunities for the company [4]. - The company plans to expand its presence in emerging technology areas such as grid-connected energy storage and high-voltage cascade energy storage [4]. - Several independent energy storage projects are expected to be operational within the year, enhancing the company's competitive advantage in the grid-side energy storage market [4].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company's revenue for H1 2025 reached 1.884 billion, a year-on-year increase of 36.39%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 243 million, up 56.79% year-on-year [7] - The growth is driven by the new energy business, with significant contributions from wind power converters and photovoltaic inverters [7] - The company is expanding its international market presence, with overseas revenue increasing by 54% year-on-year, now accounting for 8% of total revenue [7] - The engineering transmission business also showed growth, with revenue of 226 million, an increase of 11.5% year-on-year, benefiting from the export of frequency converters [7] - The company maintains strong cost control, with a gross margin of 36.66% and a decrease in expense ratio [7] - Future profit forecasts for 2025-2027 are 590 million, 712 million, and 821 million respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 31, 25, and 22 [7] Financial Summary - Total revenue projections for 2023A, 2024A, 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E are 3.752 billion, 3.733 billion, 4.514 billion, 5.367 billion, and 6.420 billion respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 33.56%, -0.50%, 20.91%, 18.89%, and 19.63% [1] - Net profit attributable to shareholders for the same years is projected at 502.25 million, 440.58 million, 590.77 million, 712.23 million, and 820.70 million, with growth rates of 88.18%, -12.28%, 34.09%, 20.56%, and 15.23% [1] - The latest diluted EPS for 2023A, 2024A, 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E are 1.10, 0.97, 1.30, 1.57, and 1.81 respectively [1]

Core Insights - The storage industry saw significant growth in H1 2025, with 507 new projects and a total capacity of 21.4GW/53.8GWh, marking a year-on-year increase of 55% and 60.86% respectively [3][20] - Over 90% of storage-related companies reported positive net profit growth, indicating that the new energy sector is becoming a crucial component of corporate growth [5][14] - The number of IPO applications related to storage reached approximately 200, a sevenfold increase compared to the same period last year, with around 16 related to storage [6] Policy Analysis - The end of the tariff buffer period for storage batteries in the US and China will see tariffs rise to 64.9% by the end of 2025, and to 82.4% starting January 1, 2026 [6] Price Trends - The average price of grid-connected storage systems decreased by 0.06 yuan/Wh, a drop of 11.2%, with a 10% decrease in Q2 [8] - The average price of grid-connected storage systems fell by 0.155 yuan/Wh, with a decline of 22.6%, and a near 30% decrease in Q2 after a brief increase [8] Company Performance - As of July 31, 2025, 23% of 61 listed companies in the battery, PCS, and system integration sectors disclosed their performance, with significant growth noted in the new energy business [12] - Notable companies like Ningde Times and Southern Power Storage achieved over 28% growth in net profit and non-recurring net profit [14] Product and Technology Dynamics - The storage industry is evolving towards larger capacity cells and systems, with a focus on standardizing specifications around 587Ah and 684Ah [7][17] - The trend is moving towards larger storage systems, with capacities reaching 9MWh and 10MWh, disrupting traditional 20-foot container models [8][17] Project Dynamics - In H1 2025, 167 storage orders were publicly announced, totaling 292.739GWh, with 107 projects signed, under construction, or in operation [9][10] - The distribution of new projects shows that 13 regions exceeded 1GW in new capacity, with Yunnan, Xinjiang, and Hebei leading [20][23][28]

Group 1 - The photovoltaic industry chain is experiencing price increases, with polysilicon manufacturers raising prices to a range of 45,000 to 50,000 yuan per ton, although actual transactions at this level have not yet been observed [1] - There is a strong determination among polysilicon manufacturers to maintain prices, and some downstream companies may accept slight price increases to avoid future risks of further price hikes [1] - The macro-level supply-side clearing guidance is expected to provide a framework for the industry's "anti-involution," but actual implementation may take time [1] Group 2 - Zhongyuan Securities suggests focusing on "capacity clearing" and "new technology iteration" as two main lines for investment [2] - In terms of capacity clearing, attention should be paid to leading companies in the polysilicon and photovoltaic glass sectors, particularly those with significant losses and clear capacity clearing expectations [2] - New technology advancements, particularly in BC cells and perovskite cell commercial applications, are also highlighted as areas of interest [2]

Core Viewpoint - Anhui Shijiaheli New Energy Co., Ltd. is advancing its 5GWh energy storage system project, emphasizing green development and automation in production, with a planned operational date of June 2025 [1]. Group 1: Project Overview - The energy storage system project covers an area of 128 acres in Huainan City, Anhui Province, and includes the construction of a research and development building and production workshops [1]. - Upon completion, the project will have an annual production capacity of 5GWh lithium battery storage packs, 100,000 energy storage PCS, 20,000 energy storage cabinets, and container units [1]. Group 2: Technological Innovation - Anhui Shijiaheli has made significant advancements in new energy technology, focusing on energy storage systems and photovoltaic power generation [1]. - The company has applied for a total of 27 patents, including 4 industry-leading invention patents and 23 utility model patents [1]. Group 3: Industry Recognition - The company has received multiple industry awards, including the "National Service Industry Technology Innovation Award" and "Annual Energy Storage Rising Star Enterprise" [1]. - Anhui Shijiaheli is committed to increasing research and development investment to drive green development and contribute to the energy structure transformation in Huainan and the achievement of carbon neutrality goals [1].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected relative return of over 20% within the next six months [6][18]. Core Views - The company is expected to achieve steady growth in 2024, with a total revenue of 4.773 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 3.23%, primarily due to a reduction in domestic energy storage system integration business. However, the net profit attributable to the parent company is projected to increase by 46.49% to 419 million yuan, driven by rapid growth in overseas solar storage business [1][4]. - The company has made significant progress in its overseas solar storage business, with overseas revenue reaching 1.164 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 68.74% [2][3]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company is expected to achieve total revenue of 4.773 billion yuan, with a net profit of 419 million yuan, reflecting a 46.49% increase year-on-year. The gross margin is projected to be 22.92%, up by 3.69 percentage points [1][4]. - For Q1 2025, revenue is expected to reach 831 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.78%, with a net profit of 88 million yuan, up 71.56% year-on-year [1]. Business Segmentation - In 2024, the photovoltaic segment is expected to generate revenue of 2.750 billion yuan, down 4.45% year-on-year, while the energy storage segment is projected to achieve revenue of 1.928 billion yuan, a slight increase of 0.08% year-on-year [2]. - The company has established a presence in major global solar storage markets, including Europe, India, the Middle East, and North America, enhancing its localized marketing network [3]. Profitability Forecast - The company anticipates rapid growth in its overseas solar storage business in 2024, leading to an acceleration in overall performance. Revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 have been adjusted to 6.24 billion, 7.31 billion, and 8.41 billion yuan, respectively, with net profit forecasts of 639 million, 844 million, and 1.007 billion yuan [4][12]. Valuation Metrics - The current price of the company's stock is 29.25 yuan, with a projected price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 16, 12, and 10 for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [6][12].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected relative return of over 20% within the next six months [6][18]. Core Views - The company is expected to achieve steady growth in 2024, with a total revenue of 4.773 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 3.23%, primarily due to a reduction in domestic energy storage system integration business. However, the net profit attributable to the parent company is projected to increase by 46.49% to 419 million yuan, driven by rapid growth in overseas solar storage business [1][4]. - The company has made significant progress in its overseas solar storage business, with overseas revenue reaching 1.164 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 68.74% [2][4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company is expected to achieve total revenue of 4.773 billion yuan, with a net profit of 419 million yuan, reflecting a 46.49% increase year-on-year. The gross margin is projected to be 22.92%, up by 3.69 percentage points [1][4]. - For Q1 2025, revenue is forecasted at 831 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.78%, with a net profit of 88 million yuan, up 71.56% year-on-year [1]. Business Segmentation - In 2024, the photovoltaic segment is expected to generate revenue of 2.750 billion yuan, down 4.45% year-on-year, while the energy storage segment is projected to achieve revenue of 1.928 billion yuan, a slight increase of 0.08% year-on-year [2]. - The company has established subsidiaries in key overseas markets such as Germany, Greece, and Spain, enhancing its localized marketing network [3]. Growth Projections - The company anticipates rapid growth in its overseas solar storage business, with adjusted revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 set at 6.24 billion, 7.31 billion, and 8.41 billion yuan, respectively [4]. - The net profit forecasts for the same period are adjusted to 640 million, 840 million, and 1.01 billion yuan, respectively, reflecting a strong growth trajectory [4]. Market Position - The company has established a presence in major global solar storage markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia, positioning itself for future growth [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the photovoltaic industry, indicating an expectation of performance that exceeds the market benchmark by more than 5% in the next six months [5]. Core Insights - The photovoltaic industry experienced a significant decline in profitability in 2024, with total revenue dropping to 841.08 billion yuan, a decrease of 24.4%, and a net profit of -34.798 billion yuan, down 140% year-on-year. However, Q1 2025 showed signs of recovery with a reduced loss of -6.838 billion yuan, a 72.2% improvement from the previous quarter [1][19]. - The main industry chain faced a complete shift from profit to loss in 2024, while the supporting materials sector, including brackets and inverters, saw growth. Revenue growth rates for these segments were 39.6%, 37.2%, 31.4%, 20.4%, and 6.3% respectively [2][31]. - In Q1 2025, driven by policy-induced demand, the industry saw a recovery in performance, with revenue growth in segments such as junction boxes and battery cells, with respective increases of 21.7% and 17.0% [3][36]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The global photovoltaic market is projected to add approximately 530 GW of new installations in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 35.9%. In China, new installations are expected to reach 277.57 GW, up 28.3% from the previous year [12][19]. Segment Analysis - The main industry chain, including silicon materials, wafers, cells, and modules, saw a complete transition to losses in 2024. In contrast, the supporting materials sector performed well, with brackets and inverters achieving net profit growth rates of 40.4% and 4.6% respectively [2][31]. - In Q1 2025, the main industry chain showed signs of recovery, with significant reductions in losses across all segments, particularly in silicon materials and wafers, which saw reductions of 32.7% and 65.5% in losses respectively [3][36]. Investment Strategy - The report suggests that the recent policy changes have led to a slight recovery in prices across the industry chain, which may improve profitability. However, the overall industry remains in a state of overcapacity, and the sustainability of profit recovery is uncertain [4][39]. - Key investment themes include focusing on leading companies in the supporting materials sector, such as Tongling Co. and Yubang New Materials, as well as monitoring the rapidly evolving battery cell and silicon material segments for potential opportunities [4][40].