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大唐新能源(01798) - 2020 - 年度财报
DATANG RENEWDATANG RENEW(HK:01798)2021-04-29 10:46

Financial Performance - The total profit amounted to RMB 1.879 billion, up by 30.53%[10] - The net profit attributable to the parent company was RMB 1.187 billion, an increase of 26.74%[10] - The company's revenue for 2020 was RMB 9,372.03 million, representing a growth of 12.58% from RMB 8,324.78 million in 2019, primarily due to increased electricity sales[48] - Operating profit for 2020 was RMB 3,922,170 thousand, up 11.2% from RMB 3,526,509 thousand in 2019[22] - The net profit attributable to the parent company was RMB 1,186,861 thousand, an increase of 26.7% compared to RMB 936,437 thousand in 2019[22] - The company achieved a net profit of RMB 1,552.59 million, an increase of RMB 408.60 million compared to RMB 1,143.99 million in 2019[47] - The average on-grid electricity price (excluding tax) was RMB 465.24 per MWh, an increase of RMB 3.38 per MWh year-on-year[31] - Operating expenses for 2020 totaled RMB 5,750.10 million, an increase of 11.35% from RMB 5,163.82 million in 2019, mainly due to higher depreciation and employee compensation costs[50] Asset and Capacity Growth - The total assets of the company reached RMB 89.909 billion, an increase of 12.35%[10] - The installed capacity exceeded 12.23 million kW, marking a growth of 25.28%[10] - The total installed capacity of renewable energy is 12,229.52 MW, with wind power capacity at 11,171.05 MW[13] - The newly connected capacity for the year was 2,468.10 MW, bringing the cumulative installed capacity to 12,229.52 MW, a year-on-year increase of 25.28%[34] - The installed capacity for wind power reached 11,171.05 MW, a year-on-year increase of 17.18%[35] - The company achieved a significant increase in installed capacity in regions such as Shaanxi (134.23%) and Hebei (150.00%) compared to the previous year[35] - The company has a total installed capacity of 281 million kW for wind power and 253 million kW for solar power as of the end of 2020, totaling 534 million kW[69] Renewable Energy Generation - The total electricity generation was 21.176 billion kWh, reflecting a 14.87% increase[10] - A significant increase of 106.0% in renewable energy output was noted[15] - The total renewable energy generation in 2020 was 2,214.8 billion kilowatt-hours, reflecting an 8.4% increase compared to the previous year[27] - Wind power generation specifically accounted for 20,789,484 MWh, an increase of 14.43% compared to 18,167,639 MWh in the previous year[42] - The company achieved a reduction in wind power curtailment rate to 3.14%, down by 2.26 percentage points year-on-year[41] - The average utilization hours for wind energy increased to 2,162 hours, up by 97 hours year-on-year, exceeding the national average of 2,097 hours by 65 hours[38] - The average utilization hours for photovoltaic energy decreased to 1,310 hours, down by 129 hours compared to the previous year[40] - The company reported a 53.32% increase in gas power generation, reaching 25,740 MWh compared to 16,788 MWh in 2019[43] Strategic Initiatives and Future Plans - The company aims to become a world-class clean energy supplier, focusing on strategic asset optimization and technological innovation[8] - The company plans to strengthen project planning and risk management to enhance operational efficiency[11] - The company is committed to advancing green and low-carbon transformation in line with national policies[11] - The company plans to focus on expanding its renewable energy projects in line with national policies promoting clean energy development[28] - The company plans to enhance its technological capabilities with a 90.05% investment in R&D[15] - Future guidance indicates a projected growth rate of 75.0% for the upcoming fiscal year[15] - The company aims to maximize electricity generation efficiency and maintain market share at no less than the regional installed capacity ratio[72] - The company plans to strengthen investment management and accelerate project construction to align with high-quality development goals[37] Financial Management and Cost Control - Financial costs were effectively reduced, with a refinancing of approximately RMB 46.6 billion, leading to a 30 basis point decrease in average financing costs and saving nearly RMB 100 million in interest expenses[44] - The net debt-to-capital ratio for 2020 was 65.10%, a decrease of 14.19 percentage points from 79.29% in 2019[60] - The asset-liability ratio was 69.15%, a decrease of 12.73 percentage points compared to the beginning of the year[31] - The company is committed to reducing financing costs and expanding financing channels, including long-term equity financing and asset-backed securities[76] - The company is focused on optimizing cost management to improve profitability across various projects[75] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has established a governance framework that complies with the Corporate Governance Code, ensuring effective checks and balances among shareholders, the board, and management[146] - The board consists of nine directors, including three independent non-executive directors, complying with the listing rules requiring at least one-third of the board to be independent[158] - The company has adhered to the principles and provisions of the Corporate Governance Code throughout the year, with a specific deviation noted in section A.1.8[141] - The company has established a comprehensive internal control and risk management system, ensuring effective supervision and compliance with legal regulations[169] - The company has complied with the disclosure requirements under the Listing Rules regarding related party transactions[128] Social Responsibility and ESG Commitment - The company invested RMB 4.88 million in social welfare and RMB 14.23 million in targeted poverty alleviation in 2020[80] - The report emphasizes the company's commitment to green development and the expansion of clean, low-carbon renewable energy businesses[194] - The company aims to provide sufficient clean energy while exploring business development opportunities in the clean energy sector[194] - The ESG report covers the period from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, and includes data from 20 subsidiaries, maintaining consistency with the previous reporting period[191] - The company actively participated in public welfare and poverty alleviation efforts, contributing to social harmony during the COVID-19 pandemic[80] Related Party Transactions - The maximum daily deposit balance for financial services provided by Datang Finance was RMB 4,291 million, below the annual cap of RMB 6,000 million[114] - The actual transaction amount for services received from Datang Group was RMB 2,943 million, under the annual cap of RMB 3,600 million[114] - The independent non-executive directors confirmed that the related party transactions are conducted under normal commercial terms and are fair and reasonable[127] - The company has not entered into any significant contracts with its controlling shareholder or its subsidiaries outside the group[136] Board and Management Structure - The board of directors consists of nine members, including two executive directors, four non-executive directors, and three independent non-executive directors[140] - The chairman and the general manager roles are held by different individuals to ensure independence and accountability[147] - The company has implemented a robust process for the nomination of new directors, involving discussions by the nomination committee before board and shareholder approval[148] - The company provided training for all directors to ensure they are updated on responsibilities, business activities, and regulatory developments[150] Shareholder Engagement - The company emphasizes active communication with shareholders and conducts various investor relations activities to meet their reasonable needs[178] - The board of directors encourages shareholders holding more than 3% of voting shares to submit written proposals for inclusion in the agenda of shareholder meetings[179] - The company held its annual general meeting within six months after the end of the previous fiscal year, providing a platform for shareholder communication[178]