Core Insights - The report highlights breakthroughs in solid-state battery technology by leading companies such as EVE Energy, Putailai, and Xiamen Tungsten, benefiting from advancements in the energy storage sector [1][3] - A new supply-demand cycle is anticipated in the industry, emphasizing the importance of leading companies and flexible strategies [2] Group 1: Solid-State Battery Developments - EVE Energy's solid-state battery research institute in Chengdu has unveiled the "Longquan No. 2" all-solid-state battery, featuring a capacity of 10Ah and an energy density of 300Wh/kg, aimed at humanoid robots [1][3] - The Chengdu facility is being constructed in two phases, with the first phase expected to be completed by December 2025, achieving a manufacturing capacity of 60Ah batteries [3] - The solid-state battery industry aims to reach an energy density of 400Wh/kg and 1000Wh/L by 2025, accelerating the industrialization process [3] Group 2: Energy Storage Market Growth - Global energy storage battery shipments are projected to reach 258GWh in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 106% [1][4] - Chinese companies dominate the global energy cell shipment rankings, holding all top ten positions and accounting for 91.2% of the global market share [1][4] - Emerging overseas markets, such as Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Chile, have seen Chinese companies secure 199 new overseas energy storage orders, totaling over 160GWh, a year-on-year growth of 220.28% [4] Group 3: Photovoltaic and Silicon Industry Insights - The Chinese energy storage sector continues to gain global market share, with companies like CATL, Sungrow, EVE Energy, and others benefiting from this trend [4] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a plan to eliminate "involution" competition in the photovoltaic sector, promoting orderly development and capacity management [4][5] - China's polysilicon production reached 596,000 tons in the first half of 2025, with GCL-Poly's granular silicon cash cost dropping to 25.31 yuan/kg, potentially leading to profitability by August-September [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the power equipment and new energy industry [1] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights significant policy developments aimed at promoting green electricity and enhancing the quality of products in the renewable energy sector [2] - It notes a historical high in domestic monthly installations, with a substantial increase in exports following a surge in domestic demand [4] - The report emphasizes the ongoing price decline across the supply chain, leading to production cuts among mid and downstream manufacturers [3] Summary by Sections Industry Chain - Prices are under pressure due to weak terminal demand, with silicon material prices dropping significantly; as of June 18, N-type recycled and granular silicon prices were 34,400 and 33,500 CNY/ton respectively, down 8.3% and 2.9% from late May [15] - The production of silicon materials is expected to increase by 4% in June, reaching approximately 106,000 tons, while silicon wafer production is projected to decrease by 3% to around 57 GW [3][30] - Battery cell prices are experiencing differentiation, with stable prices for 210R orders, while 183N and 210N prices continue to decline [17] - Component prices remain stable, with a projected production decrease of 9% to 53 GW in June [3][30] Demand - Domestic installations reached a record high in May with an addition of 92.92 GW, a year-on-year increase of 388% [4][35] - Exports of battery components in May totaled 28.87 GW, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7% [4][41] Procurement Data Tracking - The procurement data for June shows a significant year-on-year increase in bidding volumes, with N-type standard prices rising by 0.03 CNY/W [5][65] - The total bidding, opening, and awarding volumes for large state-owned enterprises in June were 48.6 GW, 90.7 GW, and 54.4 GW respectively [5][65] Important Industry Events - The report discusses the implications of the "Great American Clean Energy Act," which has seen changes that may benefit storage projects significantly [76][77] - The SNEC 2025 photovoltaic exhibition highlighted a shift in focus from technical disputes to efficiency improvements and application potential [2][76]