10月电力数据，火电出力由降转增，用电增速同比+10.4%

Core Viewpoint - The report indicates a significant acceleration in electricity production growth in October, with industrial power generation reaching 800.2 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 7.9%, which is 6.4 percentage points higher than September's growth rate [1][2]. Electricity Generation - In October, the industrial thermal power generation turned from decline to growth, with a year-on-year increase of 7.3%, compared to a decline of 5.4% in September [2][3]. - Hydropower generation increased by 28.2%, but the growth rate slowed by 3.7 percentage points compared to September [2][3]. - Nuclear power generation grew by 4.2%, accelerating by 2.6 percentage points from September [2][3]. - Wind power generation saw a decline of 11.9%, with the decline rate expanding by 4.3 percentage points from September [2][3]. - Solar power generation increased by 5.9%, but the growth rate slowed by 15.2 percentage points compared to September [2][3]. Electricity Consumption - Total electricity consumption in October reached 857.2 billion kilowatt-hours, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.4% [2][3]. - From January to October, total electricity consumption accumulated to 8624.6 billion kilowatt-hours, with a year-on-year increase of 5.1% [2][3]. Sector Analysis - The first industry saw a significant increase in electricity consumption, with a year-on-year growth of 13.2%, amounting to 12 billion kilowatt-hours [3]. - The second industry consumed 568.8 billion kilowatt-hours, growing by 6.2%, with industrial electricity consumption increasing by 6.4% [3]. - The third industry experienced a growth of 17.1%, with notable increases in the charging and battery swapping services, as well as in information transmission, software, and IT services [3]. - Urban and rural residential electricity consumption reached 115.5 billion kilowatt-hours, showing a year-on-year increase of 23.9% [3]. Investment Recommendations - The industry shows steady growth in electricity demand across various sectors from January to October, with a positive shift in industrial thermal power generation [3]. - Companies to watch include Huadian International, Huaneng International, Guodian Power, and Datang Power in the thermal and renewable energy sectors; Huaneng Hydropower, Guotou Power, Chuan Investment Energy, and Yangtze Power in the hydropower sector; and China National Nuclear Power and China General Nuclear Power in the nuclear sector [3].