电力市场化改革涉深水区，电价下行如何影响行业格局？

Core Viewpoint - The trend of declining electricity prices in China is increasingly evident due to the rising proportion of market-based electricity trading, impacting the profitability of power generation companies [1][2][4]. Group 1: Electricity Price Trends - The average on-grid electricity price for Longyuan Power's generation business decreased to 399 RMB/MWh in the first half of the year, down 23 RMB/MWh from the same period in 2024 [2]. - The average on-grid electricity price for wind power was 422 RMB/MWh, a decrease of 16 RMB/MWh, while solar power averaged 273 RMB/MWh, down 5 RMB/MWh [2]. - The 136 Document issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration is a significant policy affecting the electricity market, allowing renewable energy to participate in market trading without differentiation [2][4]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The market trading volume reached 2.95 trillion kWh in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 4.8%, with market-based trading accounting for 60.9% of total electricity consumption [4]. - The decline in coal prices has reduced the cost of thermal power, leading to competitive pricing pressures on renewable energy sources like solar and wind [3][6]. - The rapid increase in solar power installations has exacerbated the supply-demand imbalance, further driving down solar electricity prices [6]. Group 3: Company Strategies and Adjustments - Companies are adjusting their investment strategies in response to the changing electricity market, focusing on cost control, project site selection, and enhancing trading capabilities [9]. - Long-term power purchase agreements are seen as a viable strategy for stabilizing revenue expectations and facilitating renewable energy consumption [9]. - Companies are encouraged to actively engage with market rules and enhance operational capabilities rather than passively adapting to price changes [1][9].