Mei Ri Shang Bao·2025-07-21 15:40Core Viewpoint - The commencement of the Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project, with a total investment of approximately 1.2 trillion yuan, has significantly boosted the A-share market, leading to a surge in related stocks and overall market optimism [1][5]. Market Reaction - On July 21, the A-share market experienced a bullish trend, with over 4,000 companies rising and more than 100 stocks hitting the daily limit up, primarily linked to the hydropower project [1][2]. - The Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower concept stocks saw substantial gains, with the index rising over 12% and several stocks, including Bicon Technology and Wuxin Tunnel Equipment, reaching the daily limit up of 30% [2][3]. Stock Performance - Key stocks related to the Yarlung Tsangpo project included: - Bicon Technology: +29.99% - Wuxin Tunnel Equipment: +29.99% - China Power Construction: +10.04% - Tibet Tianlu: +10.02% [3][4]. - In the Hong Kong market, stocks such as Dongfang Electric surged over 65%, and Huaxin Cement rose over 85%, all associated with the hydropower project [4][5]. Project Details - The Yarlung Tsangpo downstream hydropower project involves the construction of five cascade power stations, with a planned installed capacity of 70 to 81 million kilowatts, equivalent to three Three Gorges projects [9]. - The project is expected to have a construction period of 10 years and will require over 200,000 tons of steel [9]. Industry Impact - Analysts predict that the ongoing construction of the Yarlung Tsangpo project will benefit suppliers of hydropower equipment and core components for power grid projects [10]. - The estimated value of the turbine and generator business related to the project is projected to be between 53.5 billion and 95.4 billion yuan, potentially becoming a new growth point for the hydropower equipment sector post-2030 [10].