GXED(SH:600617) Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-04-28 10:55Core Viewpoint - Schroders Capital is focusing on China's renewable energy infrastructure, planning to launch a long-term fund that generates stable cash flow from quality assets like wind and solar projects [1][2]. Group 1: Investment Strategy - Schroders Capital aims to leverage its global experience and local resources to capture long-term value in the energy transition wave [1][2]. - The firm has established an Asian infrastructure department, which has already invested in 1.2 GW of renewable energy infrastructure assets, including a diversified portfolio of 47 wind and solar projects [2][3]. - The investment strategy includes selecting strong developers, capable partners, and carefully evaluating project locations based on regional electricity demand and supply structures [3][4]. Group 2: Market Outlook - China is projected to contribute over $800 billion to the global energy transition investment of $2 trillion in 2024, accounting for half of the incremental investment worldwide [4][5]. - The country leads in renewable energy equipment production, with wind turbine output accounting for two-thirds of the global market and solar photovoltaic (PV) production representing 70%-80% [5][6]. - The energy transition and low-carbon policies in China are expected to provide long-term policy dividends, supporting the development of renewable energy, smart grids, and energy storage [5][6]. Group 3: Emerging Opportunities - Energy storage is identified as a potential growth area, with China's operational power storage capacity exceeding 86 GW, representing 30% of the global market [6]. - The shift towards market-based electricity pricing is seen as beneficial for long-term investment institutions, despite short-term volatility [6]. - The current market "reshuffling" period presents an opportunity for professional institutions to enter, as equipment costs have stabilized after previous rapid declines [6].