Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several companies in the Guangdong region, particularly those expected to experience performance reversals due to the recent adjustments in electricity capacity pricing [5][12]. Core Insights - Guangdong has raised the capacity price for coal and gas power plants, with coal power capacity price set to increase to 165 RMB per kW per year starting January 1, 2026. Gas power plants will see varied increases based on the type of unit, with adjustments ranging from 165 to 396 RMB per kW per year [2][3][12]. - Nationally, renewable energy installations account for nearly 60% of total capacity, with renewable energy generation making up about 40% of total electricity generation. In the first half of 2025, renewable energy installations increased by 99.3% year-on-year, contributing significantly to the overall power supply [4][12]. Summary by Sections Industry Insights - The adjustment in capacity pricing in Guangdong is expected to alleviate electricity pricing risks and improve profitability for gas power plants, which have faced significant cost pressures [3][12]. - The report highlights that renewable energy generation has surpassed the combined electricity consumption of the tertiary industry and urban residents, indicating a strong shift towards sustainable energy sources [4][12]. Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3559.95 points, down 0.94%, while the CSI 300 Index fell by 1.75%. The CITIC Power and Utilities Index decreased by 1.88%, underperforming the CSI 300 by 0.13 percentage points [60][61]. - Over half of the listed companies in the power and utilities sector experienced declines in their stock prices during the week [60]. Key Companies - Recommended companies include Huaneng International, Huadian International, and Baoneng New Energy, which are expected to show resilient quarterly performance in the thermal power sector [5][9]. - The report also suggests focusing on leading companies in flexible thermal power modifications, such as Qingda Environmental Protection [5][9].

Core Points - The Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 0.37%, while the Shanghai 180 Public Utilities Index increased by 0.06%, closing at 2196.95 points with a trading volume of 6.137 billion [1] - The Shanghai 180 Public Utilities Index has seen a decline of 4.87% over the past month, 3.01% over the past three months, and 5.63% year-to-date [1] - The Shanghai 180 Industry Index Series is categorized based on the CSI industry classification standard, reflecting the overall performance of different industry securities within the Shanghai 180 Index sample [1] Index Holdings - The top ten weights in the Shanghai 180 Public Utilities Index are as follows: - Changjiang Electric Power (48.84%) - China Nuclear Power (10.75%) - Three Gorges Energy (8.8%) - Guodian Power (5.79%) - State Power Investment (5.34%) - Huaneng International (4.57%) - Chuanwei Energy (4.32%) - Zhejiang Energy (2.98%) - Huadian International (2.78%) - Xin'ao Co. (2.46%) [1] - The market segment of the Shanghai 180 Public Utilities Index is entirely composed of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, with a 100% share [2]

Group 1 - The Chengdu government is actively promoting the new energy storage sector by organizing a supply-demand matching event, which showcases various products and services related to energy storage and distributed photovoltaics [1] - The event aims to bridge the information gap between supply and demand in the energy storage industry, facilitating collaboration and resource sharing among companies [1][2] - Chengdu has successfully implemented over 420,000 kW of operational new energy storage projects and has 228,000 kW of projects under construction as of June [1] Group 2 - Sichuan province benefits from abundant hydropower resources, providing a favorable environment for the application of energy storage technologies, particularly in addressing the intermittency of renewable energy [2] - Local companies, including Chengdu High-tech Development Co., Ltd., are actively engaging in partnerships to develop new electrochemical energy storage and virtual power plant projects in the region [2] - The collaboration among Chengdu High-tech Development, Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co., Ltd., and BOE Energy Technology Co., Ltd. aims to create a benchmark project for large-scale development of new energy storage in Sichuan [2]

Group 1 - The Shanghai Composite Index opened lower and the CSI 300 Power Index reported at 2665.82 points, with a decline of 1.66% over the past month, 0.39% over the past three months, and 3.40% year-to-date [1] - The CSI 300 Index categorizes its 300 sample stocks into 11 primary industries, 35 secondary industries, over 90 tertiary industries, and more than 200 quaternary industries, providing analytical tools for investors [1] - The CSI 300 Power Index's top ten holdings include: Changjiang Electric Power (48.42%), China Nuclear Power (10.51%), Three Gorges Energy (8.64%), Guodian Power (5.78%), State Power Investment (5.27%), Huaneng International (4.62%), Chuanwei Energy (4.29%), China General Nuclear Power (4.1%), Zhejiang Energy (2.91%), and Huadian International (2.77%) [1] Group 2 - The industry composition of the CSI 300 Power Index shows that hydropower accounts for 60.31%, thermal power for 16.08%, nuclear power for 14.61%, and wind power for 9.00% [2] - The index sample is adjusted biannually, with adjustments implemented on the next trading day following the second Friday of June and December each year [2] - In the event of special occurrences affecting a sample company's industry classification, the CSI 300 Industry Index samples will be adjusted accordingly [2]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share electricity sector experienced a short-term surge, with Huaneng International hitting the daily limit, followed by increases in Guodian Power, Longyuan Power, Shanghai Electric, Chuanwei Energy, *ST Baoshi, and Guotou Power [1] Company Summary - Huaneng International reached the daily limit in stock price increase, indicating strong market interest and potential investor confidence [1] - Guodian Power, Longyuan Power, Shanghai Electric, Chuanwei Energy, *ST Baoshi, and Guotou Power also saw significant stock price increases, reflecting a broader positive trend in the electricity sector [1]

Core Insights - The hydropower sector is experiencing a surge in project construction, with several large-scale hydropower projects expected to reach peak production in the second half of the year [1] - Companies are focusing on increasing installed capacity and integrating with renewable energy to create a low-carbon comprehensive energy service system [1] Group 1: Power Generation and Revenue Growth - Huaneng Hydropower reported a power generation of 52.752 billion kWh in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 12.97% due to the full capacity operation of the TB hydropower station [2] - China Yangtze Power's six hydropower stations generated approximately 126.656 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 5.01% [2] - The average on-grid electricity price for hydropower companies increased by 11.62% to 0.269 yuan per kWh [2] Group 2: Profitability and Cost Structure - The hydropower industry has maintained a gross profit margin of over 30% in recent years, with low generation costs contributing to its competitive edge [3] - As renewable energy generation increases and market reforms continue, hydropower prices are expected to rise, reflecting its environmental value and market supply-demand dynamics [3] Group 3: Project Developments and Investments - Major hydropower projects are nearing completion, including the 1.116 million kW Huaneng Hydropower hard beam package project and the 860,000 kW Dadu River Jinchuan hydropower station, both expected to be operational this year [3][4] - National Energy Investment Group's collaboration with Indonesia's state power company on the 510,000 kW Batang hydropower station is set for completion by the end of the year [4] Group 4: Capital Raising and Restructuring - Several companies are actively raising funds through private placements to enhance stability in energy supply, with Guotou Power raising 7 billion yuan for hydropower projects [5] - Huaneng Hydropower plans to raise 6 billion yuan for the construction of new hydropower stations, including the RM hydropower station [5] Group 5: Integration with Renewable Energy - Hydropower stations are increasingly collaborating with wind and solar projects to provide stable output, compensating for the intermittency of renewable energy sources [6] - National Energy Investment Group is restructuring its hydropower and nuclear assets to create integrated platforms for operational efficiency [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the power and utilities sector, indicating a positive outlook for the industry [1][9]. Core Views - The report highlights the establishment of the China Fusion Energy Company and the launch of the world's largest single green ammonia project in Jilin, showcasing significant advancements in the energy sector [3][40]. - The report notes that the cumulative installed power generation capacity in China reached 3.65 billion kilowatts in the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 18.7% [35]. - The report emphasizes the importance of coal prices in maintaining profitability for thermal power companies, with a stable trend expected in coal prices [9]. Market Performance - The report states that the Shenwan Utilities Index decreased by 0.27% during the week of July 21-27, underperforming compared to the Shanghai Composite Index by 1.94 percentage points [2][15]. - The report provides detailed performance metrics for various segments within the utilities sector, including thermal power, hydropower, and renewable energy sources [15][21]. Industry Dynamics - The report discusses the implementation of the "136 Document" in Liaoning, which sets a mechanism price of 0.3749 yuan/kWh for existing projects and a bidding range of 0.18 to 0.33 yuan/kWh for new projects [36][37]. - The establishment of the China Fusion Energy Company is noted as a significant development, with a total investment of nearly 11.5 billion yuan from various state-owned enterprises [38][39]. Key Data Tracking - The report tracks coal prices, indicating that the price of Shanxi mixed coal (5500) was 645 yuan/ton as of July 25, 2025, with a week-on-week increase of 1.74% [44]. - The report also provides data on green certificate transactions, with a total of 31.05 and 15.68 million certificates traded for wind and solar power, respectively, during the week of July 21-27 [47].

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Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the public utilities and environmental sectors, particularly in electricity and natural gas [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights a recovery in electricity consumption in June, driven by the tertiary sector and residential usage, with a total electricity consumption of 8,670 billion kWh, representing a year-on-year growth of 5.4% [15][17]. - Natural gas consumption showed a slight increase in June, with a total apparent consumption of 35.05 billion m³, up 1.4% year-on-year, indicating a recovery in industry sentiment [21][48]. - The report emphasizes the ongoing optimization of energy structure in China, with significant contributions from renewable energy sources, particularly solar and nuclear power [2][8]. Summary by Sections 1. Electricity: June Consumption Growth Accelerates - In June, the industrial electricity generation reached 7,963 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 1.7% [7][9]. - The breakdown of electricity generation types shows a decline in hydropower by 4.0%, while nuclear power grew by 10.3%, and solar power surged by 18.3% [9][15]. - The report notes that the second industry contributed significantly to the electricity increment, accounting for 38% of the total increase [16][17]. 2. Natural Gas: Global Price Decline and June Consumption Growth - The report states that the apparent consumption of natural gas in June was 35.05 billion m³, marking a 1.4% increase year-on-year [21][48]. - The average price of LNG in Northeast Asia decreased to $11.90/mmBtu, reflecting a broader trend of declining global gas prices [22][41]. - The report anticipates that the long-term outlook for natural gas will improve due to rising LNG export capacities from the US and the Middle East [48]. 3. Weekly Market Review - The public utilities and environmental sectors underperformed compared to the CSI 300 index, while the electrical equipment sector outperformed [50]. 4. Company and Industry Dynamics - The report mentions the increase in installed capacity for solar and wind energy, with solar capacity growing by 54.2% year-on-year [53]. - It highlights the ongoing construction of large seawater desalination projects in coastal provinces to support high water-consuming industries [53]. 5. Key Company Valuation Table - The report includes a valuation table for key companies in the public utilities and environmental sectors, indicating potential investment opportunities [60].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Buy" for the industry [3]. Core Viewpoints - The report indicates a significant drop in new installations of solar and wind power in June, suggesting that the supply-side pressure is easing, and green electricity is expected to experience a reversal [2][10]. - The increase in the proportion of renewable energy is expected to stimulate the demand for flexible power generation, benefiting coal-fired power plants and aiding in the absorption of renewable energy [2]. - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on the power sector, particularly coal-fired power companies with resilient quarterly performance and leading firms in flexible coal-fired power transformation [2]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - As of June 30, the total installed power generation capacity in the country reached 3.65 billion kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 18.7%. Solar power capacity was 1.1 billion kilowatts, up 54.2%, and wind power capacity was 570 million kilowatts, up 22.7% [7][13]. - In June, new installations of solar and wind power dropped significantly, with solar power adding 14.36 GW and wind power adding 5.11 GW, down 78.56% and 21.21% respectively from May [7][13]. - The average utilization hours of power generation equipment decreased by 162 hours year-on-year to 1504 hours [7][13]. Electricity Demand - In June, the total electricity consumption increased by 5.4%, with the first, second, and third industries, as well as residential electricity consumption, showing growth rates of 8.7%, 2.4%, 7.1%, and 4.9% respectively [7][10]. - The third industry's electricity demand showed resilience, with internet and related services growing by 27.4% year-on-year [7][10]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on coal-fired power companies such as Huaneng International, Huadian International, and Baoneng New Energy, as well as leading firms in flexible coal-fired power transformation like Qingda Environmental Protection [2]. - It also suggests prioritizing undervalued green electricity operators, particularly in the Hong Kong market, and companies with high stock project ratios and short-term revenue certainty [2]. Market Performance - The report notes that during the week of July 21-25, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.67%, while the electricity and public utilities sector index fell by 0.03%, underperforming the broader market [55][56].