Financial Performance - The company's revenue for 2023 was RMB 44,261,767 thousand, representing a growth of 1.31% from RMB 43,689,129 thousand in 2022[10]. - Net profit attributable to equity holders for 2023 was RMB 3,084,469 thousand, an increase from RMB 2,648,051 thousand in 2022[4]. - Operating profit for 2023 was RMB 8,715,187 thousand, up 14.61% from RMB 7,604,262 thousand in 2022[10]. - The total operating costs for the group were RMB 38,544,960,000, a decrease of 2.04% from RMB 39,347,562,000 in the previous year[134]. - The company reported a significant increase in revenue, achieving a total of 1.5billion,representinga15100 million allocated for potential mergers and acquisitions[66]. - China Power acquired clean energy assets from State Power Investment Corporation for a total cash consideration of approximately RMB 10.7 billion, involving a total installed capacity of about 9,300 MW, significantly increasing the company's clean energy capacity ratio[40]. - The company is actively expanding its energy storage projects, with operations in 33 cities in China and international markets including Mexico and Chile[128]. Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - The average on-grid electricity price for coal power in 2023 was RMB 396.80 per MWh, a decrease of RMB 11.27 per MWh compared to the previous year, primarily due to structural impacts from coal power disposal[120]. - The average unit fuel cost for coal power operations was RMB 285.51 per MWh, down 12.46% from RMB 326.16 per MWh in the previous year[136]. - The group’s financial expenses were RMB 4,273,867,000, an increase of RMB 12,906,000 or 0.30% from the previous year[142]. Employee and Talent Management - As of December 31, 2023, the company employed a total of 14,254 full-time employees, an increase from 10,829 in 2022, reflecting a focus on attracting and retaining core talent to support strategic transformation and long-term development[177]. - The company emphasizes the importance of market-oriented talent recruitment and management to support green development and innovation[53].