Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-19 01:51Group 1 - The smart grid sector is experiencing significant activity, with five stocks hitting the daily limit up, including Electric Power Research Institute rising over 12% and several others reaching the limit up [1] - The current market focus is on the State Grid's unexpected investment scale and the rigid demand for grid upgrades driven by the explosion of AI computing power, alongside the anticipated application of new technologies such as flexible DC and low-frequency transmission [1][3] - The State Grid Corporation announced that fixed asset investment during the 14th Five-Year Plan period is expected to reach 4 trillion yuan, a 40% increase compared to the previous plan, which will continue to promote the construction of large transmission corridors [3] Group 2 - The demand for power transmission and transformation equipment, such as transformers, cables, and insulators, is expected to increase significantly due to the State Grid's increased investment and ongoing projects for upgrading distribution networks [4] - The upgrade of smart grids will drive the digital and intelligent transformation of grid operation and management, creating opportunities for companies focused on the development of automation systems [4] - The market for specialized chips for smart grid terminal devices, including power management and metering chips, is expected to expand steadily, benefiting companies with mature chip development technologies [4] - The trend of collaboration between smart grids and new energy storage systems is clear, leading to a continuous rise in demand for energy storage systems, which will benefit companies providing related products [4]