Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the power and gas sectors, highlighting the full coverage of the electricity spot market in the State Grid operating area and the seasonal rise in gas prices in Europe and the US [1]. Core Insights - The electricity spot market in the State Grid operating area has achieved near-complete coverage, with 18 provincial-level markets in continuous settlement trial operation as of November 1, 2025. This includes the formal operation of inter-provincial markets and five provincial-level markets [4][8]. - In the gas sector, US Henry Hub spot prices rose to $3.76/mmBtu, reflecting a weekly increase of 5.52%, while European gas prices also saw increases due to seasonal demand [13][19]. Summary by Sections 1. Electricity - The State Grid operating area has nearly achieved full coverage of the electricity spot market, with significant developments in various provinces. As of November 1, 2025, the market has transitioned to continuous settlement trials in Sichuan and Chongqing [4][8]. - In Shanxi, the first province to fully implement the electricity spot market, the average spot price for electricity was recorded at 0.283 yuan/kWh, with a total of 156.23 billion kWh cleared in the first half of 2025 [10]. - The growth of renewable energy capacity in Shanxi has been substantial, with an increase of 128.75% since the 14th Five-Year Plan, leading to a significant impact on electricity pricing and market dynamics [10]. 2. Gas - The report notes a divergence in global gas prices, with US prices rising while Asian LNG prices remain stable due to ample supply. As of November 7, 2025, the Northeast Asia LNG spot price was $11.10/mmBtu, unchanged from the previous week [13][27]. - The report highlights the increase in US natural gas production and demand, with the Henry Hub futures price reaching $4.32/mmBtu, marking a 4.63% increase [14][19]. - Recommendations for investment in gas-related companies include those with integrated natural gas trading capabilities, such as Kunlun Energy and New Hope Energy, as well as city gas companies benefiting from cost reductions [31]. 3. Weekly Market Review - The report indicates that the electricity equipment, public utilities, environmental protection, and gas sectors outperformed the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index during the week of November 2 to November 9, 2025 [35]. 4. Company and Industry Dynamics - As of September 2025, China's new energy storage capacity exceeded 100 million kW, representing over 40% of the global total, with significant contributions from various regions [41]. - The report also notes that the National Energy Administration is actively promoting the construction of a unified national electricity market, with trading volumes and participants steadily increasing [41].

Core Insights - Wanhu Green Energy (Dongming) Clean Energy Co., Ltd. has been established with a registered capital of 720 million yuan [1] - The company's business scope includes wind power generation technology services, solar power generation technology services, energy storage technology services, and contract energy management [1] - Wanhu Chemical and State Power Investment Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary, National Energy Group Shandong Electric Power Co., Ltd., jointly hold shares in the new company [1]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the utility sector is "Positive" [2] Core Views - The report highlights that the domestic power sector is expected to see profit improvement and value reassessment following multiple rounds of supply-demand tensions. The ongoing market reforms are likely to lead to a gradual increase in electricity prices, with the promotion of spot and ancillary service markets [5] - The report also notes that the highest gasification service fee for LNG has been set at 0.20 yuan per cubic meter, effective from November 1, 2025 [5] Summary by Sections Market Performance - As of November 7, the utility sector rose by 2.4%, outperforming the broader market, with the electricity sector increasing by 2.54% and the gas sector by 1.23% [4][12] - Key sub-sectors within electricity showed varied performance, with thermal power up by 2.09% and hydropower by 2.00% [14] Electricity Industry Data Tracking - The price of thermal coal at Qinhuangdao Port (Q5500) increased by 40 yuan to 808 yuan per ton as of November 7 [4][21] - Coal inventory at Qinhuangdao Port was 5.77 million tons, up by 20,000 tons week-on-week [28] - Daily coal consumption in inland provinces was 3.241 million tons, down by 94,000 tons from the previous week [30] Natural Gas Industry Data Tracking - The LNG ex-factory price index in Shanghai was 4,383 yuan per ton as of November 6, a 0.21% increase week-on-week [56] - The EU's natural gas supply for week 44 was 6.5 billion cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 14.4% [64] - Domestic natural gas consumption in September was 33.19 billion cubic meters, a 2.0% decrease year-on-year [5] Key Industry News - The State Grid has achieved comprehensive coverage of the provincial electricity spot market, with several provinces entering trial operations ahead of schedule [5] - The report emphasizes the potential for significant performance improvement for power operators due to controlled costs and ongoing reforms [5] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading coal-fired power companies such as Guodian Power, Huaneng International, and Huadian International, as well as regional leaders in tight supply areas [5] - For natural gas, companies with low-cost long-term gas sources and receiving station assets are expected to benefit from market conditions [5]

Group 1: Green Power ETF Performance - The Green Power ETF has a turnover rate of 2.02% with a transaction volume of 9.0205 million yuan [2] - The latest scale of the Green Power ETF reached 444 million yuan, marking a one-year high and ranking first among comparable funds [2] - Over the past two weeks, the Green Power ETF's shares increased by 2 million shares [2] - In the last 21 trading days, there were net inflows on 11 days, totaling 92.1118 million yuan [2] - As of November 6, the net value of the Green Power ETF has risen by 24.10% over the past two years [2] - The highest monthly return since inception was 9.19%, with the longest consecutive monthly gains being 6 months and the highest cumulative gain being 14.85% [2] - The Green Power ETF outperformed its benchmark with an annualized excess return of 5.14% over the past 6 months, ranking first among comparable funds [2] Group 2: Electricity Consumption and Generation - From January to September, the total electricity consumption reached 77,675 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 4.6% [3] - The industrial electricity generation for the same period was 72,557 billion kWh, showing a year-on-year growth of 1.6% [3] - Breakdown of electricity generation from major sources shows thermal power and hydropower decreased by 1.2% and 1.1% respectively, while nuclear, solar, and wind power increased by 9.2%, 24.2%, and 10.1% respectively [3] - The total electricity consumption is expected to grow by around 5% for the entire year, with fourth-quarter growth anticipated to exceed that of the third quarter [3] - It is projected that by the end of 2025, the total installed power generation capacity will reach approximately 3.9 billion kW, a year-on-year increase of 16.5% [3] Group 3: Key Stocks in Green Power Sector - The top ten weighted stocks in the National Green Power Index account for 56.15% of the index, including companies like Three Gorges Energy, China Nuclear Power, and Yangtze Power [2] - The individual weightings of these stocks range from 9.60% for Three Gorges Energy to 2.82% for Huaneng International [5]

Core Viewpoint - The renewable energy sector in China is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating that renewable energy generation could double in the next five years, potentially replacing fossil fuels in the energy supply [2] Group 1: Industry Trends - The electricity sector is experiencing a transformation, with power operators gaining renewed vitality and intrinsic value being reassessed due to ongoing reforms [3] - The demand for electricity is robust, driven by the urgent need for smart grid upgrades and infrastructure improvements, leading to a high growth cycle in grid investment [5] - The photovoltaic (PV) industry is witnessing a trend of reducing losses, with the third quarter showing signs of recovery and a potential for performance improvement [5][6] Group 2: Investment Recommendations - Investors are encouraged to focus on high-quality thermal power operators such as Huaneng International and Datang Power, as well as major hydropower companies like Yangtze Power and Guotou Power [3] - The electricity sector's basic fundamentals are solidifying, with recommendations to pay attention to long-cycle growth areas such as ultra-high voltage and smart grid technologies [4] - The PV industry is expected to benefit from a dual boost of performance improvement and structural changes, suggesting a favorable environment for investment in this sector [5][6]

Group 1 - The report highlights the overall stability of the A-share market in October, with the Shanghai Composite Index slightly increasing by 1.85%, while the ChiNext Index decreased by 1.56% [3] - In the fixed income market, the central bank maintained a tight balance in October, with a net withdrawal of funds amounting to 25.3 billion yuan, and liquidity remained stable towards the end of the month [3] - Commodity prices showed a rebound in October, with non-ferrous metals and precious metals increasing, while pork prices continued to decline [3] - The report anticipates a continuation of stable and flexible policies in the second half of the year, focusing on economic construction and addressing potential geopolitical risks [3][30] Group 2 - The bond market showed signs of recovery in October, with improved trading sentiment and a noticeable decrease in interest rate fluctuations compared to September [5] - Large banks increased their net purchases of short-term bonds, while insurance companies and rural commercial banks shifted their selling focus towards shorter-term bonds [5][31] - The report suggests that the year-end "rush for allocation" may not occur this year due to the volatile bond market and accumulated losses for some institutional investors [5][34] Group 3 - The report emphasizes the importance of understanding the lifecycle of new materials for investment, indicating that many new materials are in the development or introduction phase [6][8] - It suggests that short-term excess returns in new materials investment are closely tied to market trends, and emotional factors play a significant role in theme-based investments [8] - The report recommends focusing on solid-state batteries and electronic fabrics as key investment areas within the new materials sector [8] Group 4 - Haier Smart Home reported a revenue of 234.05 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10%, with a net profit of 17.37 billion yuan, up 14.7% [10] - The company’s domestic air conditioning segment drove growth, while overseas markets showed resilience, particularly in North America and Europe [10] - Midea Group achieved a revenue of 1119.3 billion yuan in Q3 2025, with a net profit of 11.87 billion yuan, indicating strong performance in domestic sales [11][17] Group 5 - The report on environmental utilities indicates that ChuanTou Energy's Q3 revenue was 429 million yuan, down 11.3% year-on-year, with a net profit of 176 million yuan, down 16.96% [18] - The report notes that the company is developing multiple renewable energy projects to enhance future profitability [18] - Guotou Power's Q3 revenue was 14.88 billion yuan, down 14% year-on-year, but the overall performance remained stable due to the coal price decline [19]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a maintained rating for the next six months [6]. Core Views - The company has shown significant improvement in profitability in Q3, with a year-on-year increase in net profit of 24.87% [4]. - The installed capacity continues to expand, with a total of 12,324.14 MW as of September 30, 2025, including 7,929.3 MW from thermal power and 1,856.93 MW from solar power [2][3]. - The company plans to increase its thermal power capacity by 7.64 million kW and renewable energy capacity by 6.42 million kW in 2025 [2]. Financial Performance - In the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 125.205 billion yuan, a decrease of 6.47% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 6.777 billion yuan, down 26.27% [1]. - In Q3 alone, the company reported revenue of 47.551 billion yuan, a slight decline of 1.01% year-on-year, but net profit increased by 24.87% to 3.09 billion yuan [1][4]. - The average on-grid electricity price in Q3 was 376.36 yuan per thousand kWh, down 8.31% year-on-year [3]. Installed Capacity and Generation - The company added 2.7 GW of thermal power capacity in Q3, with a total of 12,324.14 MW of installed capacity, including 7,929.3 MW of thermal, 1,495.06 MW of hydro, 1,042.85 MW of wind, and 1,856.93 MW of solar [2]. - The total power generation in Q3 was 143.215 billion kWh, an increase of 7.57% year-on-year, with on-grid electricity increasing by 7.58% [3]. Cost Management and Profitability - The operating cost in Q3 was 39.212 billion yuan, a decrease of 3.88% year-on-year, attributed to lower coal prices and improved cost management [4]. - The company’s expense control improved, with a period expense ratio of 4.24%, down 0.37 percentage points year-on-year [4]. Future Earnings Forecast - The earnings forecast for the company has been raised, with expected net profits of 7.5 billion yuan, 7.8 billion yuan, and 8.2 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [5].

Core Insights - The Jilin Daan Wind-Solar Green Hydrogen Ammonia Integrated Demonstration Project (Phase I) by State Power Investment Corporation has received the world's first certification for "non-biological renewable fuel ammonia" from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC EU) [1][2] Group 1: Project Overview - The project produces "green ammonia" entirely from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, distinguishing it from traditional ammonia production methods that utilize biomass [1] - The Daan project has an annual capacity of 180,000 tons of ammonia and is the largest single-unit green ammonia project globally [1][2] - The project employs innovative "electric-hydrogen-ammonia" flexible control technology to address the challenges of renewable energy volatility and chemical production stability [1] Group 2: Industry Impact - The project is recognized as a significant achievement for China's entire green hydrogen industry chain, establishing a traceable and verifiable system from "green electricity" to "green hydrogen" and then to "green ammonia" [2] - It is part of China's clean low-carbon hydrogen demonstration project and one of the top 100 strategic emerging industry projects, with a total installed capacity of 800 megawatts (700 MW wind and 100 MW solar) [2] - The project has signed intention procurement agreements with multiple energy companies in Europe, Japan, and South Korea, indicating its potential for international collaboration and market expansion [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the utility sector is "Positive" and maintained [12] Core Insights - The heavy stockholding ratio of public funds in the utility sector reached a historical low of 0.31% in Q3 2025, down 0.78 percentage points from the previous quarter, indicating a decline in sector allocation [2][6][18] - The electricity holding ratio is 0.29%, also down 0.78 percentage points from the previous quarter, with the sector's allocation ranking dropping significantly [19] - The sub-sectors of electricity holdings include thermal power (45.77%), hydropower (27.23%), nuclear power (2.72%), and renewable energy (24.15%), with varying changes in their respective ratios [19] Summary by Relevant Sections Thermal Power - The thermal power sector saw a decline in holdings due to increased market risk appetite and profit-taking after mid-year performance [7][27] - Despite the overall decline, some companies like Baoneng New Energy and Guangzhou Development received institutional increases, highlighting their dividend attractiveness [27][28] - The long-term outlook for thermal power remains positive with expected price increases starting in 2026 [28] Hydropower - Hydropower holdings decreased significantly due to weak market sentiment and reduced water inflow in major rivers [8][38] - Despite short-term performance fluctuations, the long-term value of hydropower assets is still considered strong, with attractive valuations [38] - As of October 31, the expected dividend yield of Changjiang Electric reached the 93.5th percentile compared to ten-year government bonds, indicating strong dividend value [38] Renewable Energy Operations - The renewable energy sector experienced a notable decline in holdings, primarily due to weak pricing mechanisms and short-term performance pressures [9][44] - However, quality operators like Zhongmin Energy and Longyuan Power received market increases, reflecting a preference for undervalued, high-alpha stocks [44] - The sector is entering a new phase of high-quality development, and long-term investment value remains promising [44] Nuclear Power - Nuclear power holdings fell to 2.72%, influenced by market risk appetite and weaker mid-year performance [10] - The expected strengthening of thermal power pricing is seen as a stabilizing factor for nuclear power's long-term value [10]

Investment Rating - The report provides a positive investment outlook for the electricity and natural gas sectors, highlighting potential growth opportunities in renewable energy and natural gas consumption [4][8]. Core Insights - The green certificate market is experiencing a significant increase in both volume and price, with a 210% rise in average trading prices in Q3 compared to Q1. The total issuance of green power certificates reached 2.29 billion in September 2025, with 1.58 billion being tradable [7][8]. - Global natural gas prices are fluctuating, with the U.S. Henry Hub spot price reaching a six-month high of $3.57/mmBtu, while European prices are showing mixed trends [9][11]. - The report anticipates an increase in natural gas consumption in Q4 2025 due to low base effects and expected higher heating demand from a potential La Niña phenomenon [30][31]. Summary by Sections Electricity - The average trading price of green certificates increased by 210% in Q3 compared to Q1. The issuance of green certificates reached 2.29 billion in September 2025, with 1.58 billion being tradable, indicating a robust market growth [7][8]. - The report emphasizes the need for further development of the green certificate market and the introduction of regulations to enhance renewable energy consumption [4][7]. Natural Gas - As of October 31, 2025, the U.S. Henry Hub spot price was $3.57/mmBtu, marking an 11.16% increase week-on-week. In contrast, European gas prices showed a decline, with the TTF spot price at €30.35/MWh, down 5.42% [9][10]. - The report notes a decrease in China's apparent natural gas consumption in September 2025, but anticipates a rebound in Q4 2025 due to low base effects and increased heating demand [30][31]. - The LNG national ex-factory price in China rose to 4407 yuan/ton, reflecting a 3.11% increase week-on-week, driven by rising demand ahead of the heating season [28][30]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends several companies based on their performance and market conditions: - Hydropower: Focus on Guotou Power, Chuan Investment Energy, and Yangtze Power due to favorable hydrological conditions [8]. - Green Power: Attention to New Energy, Funiu Co., Longyuan Power, and China Resources Power for their stable returns [8]. - Nuclear Power: Recommendations for China Nuclear Power and China General Nuclear Power due to ongoing approvals for new units [8]. - Thermal Power: Companies like Guodian Power and Huadian International are highlighted for improved profitability due to falling coal prices [8]. - Gas Power: Recommendations for Guangzhou Development and Shenzhen Energy based on expected stability in profitability [8].