智通财经网·2025-12-23 06:01Core Insights - The report from China Merchants Securities highlights a surge in data center construction driven by computing power, with North America and China identified as the key growth regions for global data center expansion [1][2] - North American AI giants and Chinese internet companies are the primary drivers of this expansion, with capital expenditures expected to rise significantly [1] - The report anticipates a rebound in domestic demand in China after a temporary slowdown due to restrictions on the import of computing power cards [1] Demand Side - The construction boom in data centers is primarily fueled by the demand for computing power, leading to a significant increase in orders for companies within the industry [1] - Capital expenditures for North American leading companies are projected to increase from $24.1 billion in Q2 2023 to $76 billion by Q3 2025, while Chinese major firms are expected to reach a peak of 77.2 billion yuan in Q4 2024 [1] - The electricity demand from data centers in the U.S. is expected to account for 6.7%-12% of total electricity demand by 2028 [1] Supply Side - North America faces challenges such as aging power grids and outdated generation equipment, which are exacerbated by energy transition issues, leading to increased electricity prices [2] - In China, the main constraints are the reduction in imports of computing power cards and overseas equipment, making domestic substitution crucial [2] - The supply-demand dynamics in China are expected to shift towards demand-driven by 2026, while energy constraints in North America are likely to persist [2] Key Investment Directions - In the gas turbine segment, focus on upstream components (e.g., Yingli Co., Ltd.), HRSG component companies, domestic substitution targets (e.g., Shanghai Electric), and terminal service providers (e.g., Jereh Group) [3] - In the diesel generator segment, domestic companies are expected to benefit from delivery speed advantages, with attention on domestic substitution (e.g., Weichai Heavy Machinery) and overseas expansion (e.g., KOTAI Power) [3] - In the cooling segment, the increase in single rack power is driving the shift of liquid cooling from "optional" to "essential," leading to a significant rise in mechanical equipment spending [3]