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Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a rating of "Buy" for Airo Energy, setting a target price of 72.94 CNY, compared to the current price of 58.48 CNY [4][5][15]. Core Insights - Airo Energy is a well-known international supplier of photovoltaic energy storage systems, primarily focusing on the European market. The company is diversifying its business by expanding into new products and non-European regions [5][17]. - The company has a strong advantage in the European household storage market, with a significant increase in revenue of 453.86% in 2022. The report anticipates a recovery in growth as the inventory destocking phase concludes in the second half of 2024 [5][23]. - Airo Energy's R&D expenses increased by 98.73% in the first half of 2024, indicating a commitment to innovation and market expansion [5][73]. Summary by Sections 1. Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The forecasted EPS for Airo Energy from 2024 to 2026 is 2.20 CNY, 4.38 CNY, and 5.64 CNY respectively, with a projected revenue of 40.04 billion CNY in 2024, increasing to 65.24 billion CNY by 2026 [9][13][14]. - The report uses a PE valuation method, applying a multiple of 16.7x for 2025, leading to a target price of 72.94 CNY [15]. 2. Company Overview - Airo Energy was established in 2012 and has become a significant player in the photovoltaic energy storage sector, with a focus on both energy storage inverters and batteries [17][18]. - The company has a stable shareholding structure, with the actual controllers being Li Xinfeng and Li Guomei, who hold a combined 35.06% of the shares [19][20]. 3. Energy Storage Sector - The energy storage market is expected to grow significantly, with Airo Energy focusing on small power storage products and expanding into new markets such as Pakistan, Ukraine, and India [5][31]. - The company has a competitive edge in the energy storage inverter market, ranking among the top ten in small power PCS shipments globally [42][46]. 4. Photovoltaic Inverter Market - The global photovoltaic inverter market is projected to grow, with string inverters dominating the market share. Airo Energy's products are positioned to benefit from this growth [62][63]. - The company’s inverters have shown superior performance metrics compared to competitors, maintaining a higher gross margin [66][67]. 5. R&D and Product Development - Airo Energy has significantly increased its R&D personnel, with a focus on continuous product innovation and market expansion. The R&D investment reached 2.75 billion CNY in 2023, reflecting a commitment to enhancing product offerings [73][75]. - The company has developed several core technologies that enhance the performance of its energy storage systems, including advanced MPPT control and seamless grid connection technology [75][76].