舍弃旧能源、拥抱新能源，“地产+新能源”能否拯救卧龙地产？

Core Viewpoint - Wolong Real Estate is undergoing a significant transformation by divesting its mining business and shifting focus towards the renewable energy sector, aiming to establish a dual business model of "real estate + renewable energy" [1][10]. Group 1: Divestment of Mining Business - On May 10, Wolong Real Estate announced plans to sell 90% of its stake in Shanghai Mining to its indirect controlling shareholder, Wolong Holdings, marking a complete exit from the mining trade [3][4]. - In 2024, Wolong Real Estate's total revenue was reported at 3.611 billion yuan, with the mining business contributing 2.477 billion yuan, accounting for 68.6% of total revenue [3][4]. - The decision to divest comes amid a decline in the revenue of the mining business, which fell from 3.599 billion yuan in 2022 to 2.477 billion yuan in 2024 [4][6]. Group 2: Shift to Renewable Energy - Concurrently, Wolong Real Estate has acquired several companies in the renewable energy sector, including Zhejiang Long Energy and Zhejiang Wolong Energy Storage, and will change its name to "Wolong New Energy" on May 15 [10][12]. - The acquired companies include one profitable entity, Long Energy, which reported a net profit of approximately 105 million yuan in 2024, while the others reported losses [12]. - The strategic shift towards renewable energy is seen as a proactive response to industry cycles and aims to capture growth opportunities in the context of global energy transition and carbon neutrality goals [12][13]. Group 3: Industry Context and Challenges - The renewable energy sector is experiencing high growth, with global photovoltaic installations increasing by over 30% in 2024, and battery shipments growing by 25% [13]. - However, the industry is also facing challenges, with some companies experiencing profit declines, highlighting the competitive landscape and the need for effective resource integration and management [13][16]. - The trend of real estate companies diversifying into other sectors, such as renewable energy, is becoming more common as firms seek to mitigate risks associated with the traditional real estate market [14][15].