Group 1 - Global grid investment has been rapidly increasing since 2020, with projections of reaching $390 billion in 2024 and exceeding $400 billion in 2025 [1][2] - The condition of the U.S. energy infrastructure is largely below standard, and the significant increase in AI electricity demand is expected to initiate a mandatory upgrade cycle for U.S. grid equipment [1][2] - The delivery cycle for transformers in the U.S. has extended from 50 weeks to over 120 weeks, indicating supply chain challenges [1] Group 2 - Chinese companies in the grid equipment sector have advantages in delivery time, technology, and cost, leading to sustained export orders for transformers and other equipment [1] - In 2025, the cumulative export value of transformers is projected to reach $9.036 billion, with a growth rate of 34.83%, marking a historical high [1] - Key export products in December 2025, including transformers, wires and cables, copper winding wires, low-voltage switches, and insulators, showed significant year-on-year growth rates [1] Group 3 - The AIDC industry is expected to maintain high prosperity in 2026, driven by capital expenditure plans from leading domestic and international internet companies, with overseas CAPEX guidance generally exceeding 50% [2] - The growth in electricity demand from data centers in the U.S. and the aging of power equipment present opportunities for Chinese power equipment exporters [2] - Notable Hong Kong-listed companies in the power equipment sector include Dongfang Electric, Harbin Electric, Shanghai Electric, Weidong Holdings, Chongqing Machinery, and Weichai Power [3]