Core Viewpoint - China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) launched the "Eight Directions Nuclear Protection" technical service product and signed strategic cooperation agreements with partners from Russia, France, the United States, and China, marking a significant step in expanding the international nuclear power service market and contributing to the sustainable development of global nuclear energy [1][2]. Group 1 - The "Eight Directions Nuclear Protection" product is a systematic integration and upgrade of CNNC's nearly 400 reactor-years of operational experience and technical capabilities, showcasing unique advantages in strength, leading standards, and deep integration with digital technology [1][2]. - The product aims to adapt to the diversified demands of the future nuclear power market and is positioned as a one-stop leader in nuclear power technical services, covering all aspects from initial production preparation to long-term operational support and specialized maintenance [2]. Group 2 - The launch event was attended by over 140 representatives from more than 70 domestic and international nuclear power-related enterprises, engineering construction companies, technical support units, operation and maintenance service units, equipment suppliers, research institutes, and universities [3]. - CNNC plans to enhance cooperation with various partners in technology collaboration, market development, standard building, and cultural exchange, promoting the "Eight Directions Nuclear Protection" brand and contributing to high-quality global nuclear energy development [2].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the positive performance of the new energy sector, with the China Securities New Energy Index rising by 0.56% and significant gains in constituent stocks such as Kehua Data and Aotwei [1] - The New Energy ETF (159875) has shown a weekly increase of 6.52% and a 25.20% rise in net value over the past six months, ranking in the top 14.46% among equity index funds [1] - The trading volume of the New Energy ETF indicates strong liquidity, with a turnover rate of 4.46% and a total transaction value of 50.62 million yuan [1] Group 2 - Recent regulatory changes from the National Development and Reform Commission regarding the long-term electricity market are expected to enhance the market environment for new energy, particularly benefiting wind power, energy storage, and electrical equipment sectors [3] - Current valuations in the new energy sector are at historically low levels, supported by high domestic penetration rates, recovering overseas demand, and ongoing technological innovations [4] - The top ten weighted stocks in the China Securities New Energy Index account for 42.78% of the index, with major players including CATL and Longi Green Energy [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for the industry, indicating an expectation that the overall industry performance will outperform the market in the next six months [65]. Core Insights - The public utility sector has shown a recovery in market performance, with the industry index rising by 1.2% during the week of September 1-7, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 2.38 percentage points and the CSI 300 Index by 2.01 percentage points [2][11]. - The report highlights the introduction of the "136 Document" in Shaanxi and Zhejiang, which aims to enhance market mechanisms and pricing for renewable energy projects, potentially stabilizing industry profitability [3][35][37]. - The report suggests that the coal price stabilization and improved electricity pricing will enhance the profitability of thermal power companies in the short term, while long-term prospects remain positive due to market reforms [7]. Summary by Sections 1. Market Performance - The public utility industry index's PE (TTM) is currently at 18.06, up from 17.92 the previous week, and higher than 16.53 a year ago [2][23]. - The sector's PB is at 1.81, compared to 1.79 last week and 1.77 a year ago [2][26]. - The report ranks the public utility sector 6th among 31 sectors in terms of performance during the week [11]. 2. Individual Stock Performance - Top-performing stocks include Shanghai Electric (+35.66%), Jingyun Tong (+14.51%), and Luxiao Technology (+13.48%) [3][28]. - Conversely, stocks like Huayin Electric (-10.5%) and China General Nuclear Power (-4.43%) experienced declines [3][28]. 3. Industry Dynamics - The "136 Document" in Shaanxi sets a bidding range for incremental projects at 0.18 to 0.3545 yuan/kWh, while Zhejiang's document proposes a storage price of 0.4153 yuan/kWh [35][37]. - The report notes the release of the "Sichuan Electricity Market Settlement Rules," which will impact independent energy storage pricing [35][39]. 4. Key Data Tracking - As of September 5, 2025, the price of Shanxi mixed coal (5500) is 681 yuan/ton, reflecting a week-on-week decrease of 1.59% [6][45]. - The total transaction volume for green certificates in wind and solar power reached 12.4 and 16.4 million units, respectively, during the week [48]. 5. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on thermal power companies due to expected profit stability and potential dividend increases [7]. - For hydropower, it suggests monitoring stocks that have seen significant pullbacks, while for green energy, it anticipates a stabilization in expected returns following the "136 Document" implementation [7].

Industry Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the public utility sector [1] Core Insights - The data center industry in China is expected to reach a market size of 304.8 billion yuan and over 10 million standard racks by 2024, both achieving a year-on-year growth of over 20% [2][25] - The emergence of AI technologies, particularly large models, is driving significant demand for computing power, which is expected to enhance the growth of data centers [3][65] - The increasing electricity demand from data centers is projected to lead to a transformation towards greener computing solutions [4][111] Summary by Sections 1. Progress of China's Data Center Industry - The development of China's data center industry has evolved through four stages, with computing power becoming the driving force in the digital economy since 2020 [9][18] - The market is characterized by a significant regional distribution, with the "East Data West Computing" initiative promoting a balanced development across eight hubs and ten clusters [32][38] 2. AI's Impact on Data Center Demand - The launch of DeepSeek in January 2025 is expected to significantly increase the rack utilization rate in third-party data centers [3][79] - The average rack utilization rate in China was 56.4% by the end of 2023, indicating a mismatch between supply and demand [56] - The global demand for computing power is projected to grow at a rate exceeding 50% annually, with AI applications driving this growth [65][71] 3. Electricity Demand and Green Transformation - Data centers' electricity costs typically account for over 50% of their total operating costs, with some internet clients seeing this figure rise to 70-80% [95] - The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global data center electricity consumption will double from 415 TWh in 2024 to approximately 945 TWh by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of about 15% [101] - By 2030, China's data center electricity demand is expected to reach between 300 billion and 700 billion kWh, representing 2.3% to 5.3% of the total electricity consumption [108][109]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses China's significant role in the ITER project, the world's largest nuclear fusion initiative, highlighting its technological advancements and contributions to the project, which were previously underestimated by other nations [1][22][40]. Group 1: ITER Project Overview - The ITER project aims to create a controlled nuclear fusion reactor, often referred to as the "artificial sun," which is seen as the most efficient energy production method known to humanity [1][3]. - The project began in 1985 and has evolved to include seven member countries, with a total of 35 collaborating nations [5][6]. - The completion of the project is anticipated by 2025, with commercial energy output expected by 2050 [7][8]. Group 2: Challenges Faced - The ITER project has encountered significant technical challenges, including issues with component dimensions and material durability, leading to potential delays beyond the original timeline [16][19]. - Financial difficulties have also arisen, with initial funding estimates of €5 billion now projected to exceed €20 billion, causing further project delays [19][21]. Group 3: China's Involvement - China was initially excluded from the ITER project but joined in 2003 after a funding gap emerged, demonstrating its financial capability and technical expertise [24][25]. - Since joining, China has become a key player, completing critical installation tasks and achieving significant milestones in the project [26][30]. - China's technological advancements in nuclear fusion, particularly with its EAST facility, have positioned it as a leader in the field, surpassing other member nations in key performance metrics [37][40]. Group 4: Future Implications - The success of the ITER project and China's contributions could lead to a breakthrough in sustainable energy production, with implications for global energy security and geopolitical dynamics [42].

Core Insights - Nuclear energy development presents a paradox, generating significant low-carbon electricity while facing political and public perception challenges [1] - Global nuclear power generation is projected to reach a record high of 2817 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2024, surpassing the previous peak in 2021 [1] - The growth rate of global nuclear power generation over the past decade is 2.6% annually, recovering from the lows following the Fukushima disaster [1] Group 1: Global Trends - Non-OECD countries are adding nuclear capacity at a faster rate of 3% per year compared to OECD countries at 2.5% [1] - The Asia-Pacific region accounts for over 28% of global nuclear power generation, more than double the proportion from a decade ago [1] - China's nuclear power generation has increased from 213 TWh in 2014 to over 450 TWh in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of nearly 13% [1] Group 2: Regional Developments - The United States remains the largest producer of nuclear power, generating approximately 850 TWh annually, which constitutes 29.2% of global nuclear output [1] - Canada's nuclear generation has decreased from 106 TWh in 2016 to 85 TWh in 2024 [1] - France's nuclear output has declined from 442 TWh in 2016 to 338 TWh in 2024, while Germany has completed its nuclear phase-out [2] Group 3: Emerging Markets - Countries like the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia are increasing their nuclear power generation, while Brazil and Argentina maintain levels between 15 to 25 TWh [2] - The UAE has increased its nuclear output from zero in 2019 to over 40 TWh in 2024 [2] - Japan has restarted some nuclear reactors, but its output remains significantly below pre-Fukushima levels, projected at 84 TWh in 2024 compared to over 300 TWh in 2010 [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the green electricity sector [8]. Core Insights - The acceleration of subsidy recovery signals a significant improvement in the financial health of renewable energy operators, enhancing cash flow and potentially allowing for the reversal of previously recognized receivable impairments [2][10]. - The green certificate market is experiencing a recovery, with prices increasing due to improved supply-demand dynamics, which is expected to restore the narrative around the green electricity sector [2][10]. Summary by Sections Subsidy Recovery - In August, several companies received substantial subsidy payments, indicating a faster recovery process for industry-wide subsidies. For instance, Solar Energy, Jinko Technology, and Longyang Energy received subsidies of 1.68 billion, 939 million, and 633 million RMB respectively, accounting for 74.6%, 78.3%, and 74.5% of their annual recovery totals [10]. - The cumulative subsidy recovery from January to August for these companies increased by 258.6%, 340.5%, and 272.0% year-on-year, with total amounts far exceeding the entire recovery for 2024 [10]. Green Certificate Market - The green certificate trading volume reached 68.21 million in July, with a year-on-year increase of 126.08% for the first seven months of 2025. The average price of green certificates rose to 4.61 RMB per unit, a 35.42% increase from the previous month [10]. - The price of green certificates for 2025 has reached 6.88 RMB per unit, reflecting a 6.17% increase, which translates to a compensation of 0.007 RMB per kilowatt-hour for renewable energy generation [10]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on quality coal-fired power operators such as Huaneng International, Datang Power, and Guodian Power, as well as hydropower companies like Yangtze Power and State Power Investment Corporation [10]. - For the renewable energy sector, it recommends companies like Longyuan Power, China Nuclear Power, and Zhongmin Energy, highlighting their potential for growth amid favorable policy changes [10].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that Russia aims to assist China in surpassing the United States in nuclear power capacity, with a target of over 100 GW [1][2] - Currently, the United States has the largest nuclear power network globally, with a total installed capacity of nearly 97 GW [1] - Russia has already helped China build 4 nuclear reactors, with another 4 under construction [2] Group 2 - China has ambitious nuclear energy development plans, which require significant amounts of uranium and nuclear fuel [2] - The cooperation between Russia and China in the nuclear energy sector is expected to expand in both breadth and depth over the coming decades and even centuries [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the quarterly review changes of the FTSE China A50 index announced by FTSE Russell, highlighting the inclusion and exclusion of specific stocks and the implications for investment funds tracking the index [5][6]. Group 1: Index Changes - Four stocks, including BeiGene, NewEase, WuXi AppTec, and Zhongji Xuchuang, will be added to the FTSE China A50 index, while China Nuclear Power, China Unicom, Guodian NARI, and Wanhua Chemical will be removed [5]. - The newly added stocks belong to the innovative drug and CPO sectors, while the removed stocks are from traditional industries such as utilities and telecommunications [5]. - The newly included stocks have shown significant price increases this year, with NewEase and Zhongji Xuchuang rising over 200%, and BeiGene and WuXi AppTec around 90% [5]. Group 2: Market Impact - The estimated size of passive funds tracking the FTSE China A50 index exceeds $10 billion, indicating that changes in constituent stocks can lead to substantial capital flows, potentially in the hundreds of millions to billions [5]. - Investors have raised concerns about the inclusion of stocks perceived as overvalued and whether this adjustment is a strategy for foreign capital to take over high-priced stocks [6]. - The adjustment is based on market capitalization and liquidity criteria, with the review conducted quarterly, using data from the third Friday of February, May, August, and November [6].

Core Insights - The perovskite battery concept has seen a significant increase of 5.67%, ranking fourth among concept sectors, with 54 stocks rising, including notable gainers like Xian Dao Intelligent and Li Yuan Heng, which hit the 20% limit up [1][2] Market Performance - The perovskite battery sector attracted a net inflow of 4.305 billion yuan, with 43 stocks receiving net inflows, and 8 stocks exceeding 100 million yuan in net inflows. Leading the inflow was Xian Dao Intelligent with 1.968 billion yuan [2][3] - Other notable stocks with significant net inflows include Longi Green Energy (0.408 billion yuan), Tongwei Co. (0.356 billion yuan), and Huagong Technology (0.353 billion yuan) [2] Stock Performance - Top performers in the perovskite battery sector included: - Xian Dao Intelligent: +20.01% with a turnover rate of 19.94% and a net inflow of 1.968 billion yuan [3] - Li Yuan Heng: +20.00% with a net inflow rate of 8.64% [4] - Mingyang Smart Energy: +9.97% with a net inflow rate of 18.04% [5] - Stocks with the highest net inflow ratios included Xizi Clean Energy (22.02%), Mingyang Smart Energy (18.04%), and Yaopi Glass (15.13%) [3][5] Decliners - The stocks with the largest declines included China Nuclear Power (-0.46%), Huangshi Group (-0.26%), and Lushan New Materials (-0.08%) [1][6]