


Group 1: Overall Industry Performance - The revenue and profit margins of power equipment companies continue to grow, with most companies having a substantial backlog of orders [1] - New order growth is slowing down, with Siemens Energy's new orders increasing by 24% year-on-year, while GEV's new orders declined by 32% due to high base effects and project cancellations [1][3] - Companies like Eaton and Mitsubishi Electric are experiencing a decline in new orders, but their base orders remain strong [1] Group 2: Data Center Demand - Eaton's data center orders in the U.S. have surged by 55%, supported by acquisitions of modular power shell manufacturers and solid-state transformer technology companies [2] - Schneider's data center sales and potential demand have also seen double-digit growth, contributing to overall positive sentiment in the data center sector [2] - GEV anticipates that the accelerating demand for data centers will support the growth of its electrification business throughout the year [2] Group 3: Gas Turbine Orders - GEV's gas turbine new orders have nearly doubled year-on-year, with total backlog capacity reaching 55 GW, expected to hit 60 GW by year-end [3] - Siemens Energy's new orders also grew by 17% year-on-year, with approximately 3 GW of new orders coming from data centers [3] - Both GEV and Siemens Energy are experiencing rising prices for gas turbines, with backlogs amounting to 3-4 times their 2024 revenue [3] Group 4: Long-term Outlook - The overseas electrical equipment market is expected to maintain a high level of prosperity, driven by AI data centers and infrastructure upgrades in Europe and the U.S. [4] - Companies are strategically positioning themselves to capitalize on the growing demand for data centers and the need for equipment upgrades as renewable energy penetration increases [4]