Xuan Gu Bao·2025-11-24 23:17Group 1 - Meta is applying for a power trading license from the U.S. government to commit to long-term power purchases from new power plants and to reduce risks by reselling some power in the wholesale market [1] - Other companies, including Microsoft and Apple, are also seeking power trading licenses, with Apple already having obtained one [1] - The urgency of AI computing power demand and the global push for carbon emission reductions are expected to drive a significant cycle in clean power and new grid construction over the next 3-5 years [1] Group 2 - In China, the demand for virtual power plants is rapidly growing, with annual investment market space exceeding 10 billion yuan [2] - The China Electricity Council predicts that the maximum power load in China will reach 1.63 billion kW and 2.01 billion kW by 2025 and 2030, respectively, with an estimated investment demand of 6.71 billion yuan based on a 3-5% adjustable load target [2] - Companies like Canaan Intelligent and Jiawei New Energy are actively participating in the construction and operation of virtual power plants, promoting diversified, intelligent, and efficient energy utilization [2]