Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-26 23:59Group 1 - AIDC construction is entering a high growth phase, with projected CAGR of approximately 55% for power capacity demand in the US from AI needs between 2025-2028, leading to a cumulative demand exceeding 150GW in the next three years [2][33] - The current electricity shortage in North America is prompting a trend towards self-built power sources, with gas turbines being favored due to their rapid response, high power adaptability, lower generation costs, and high reliability [2][3][35] - The global gas turbine market is experiencing a significant supply-demand mismatch, with leading companies having order backlogs that exceed current production capacity, leading to opportunities for domestic gas turbine manufacturers and core component suppliers [4][36] Group 2 - The demand side of AIDC construction is driving the need for supporting equipment, with AI model parameter increases necessitating higher computing power, thus accelerating the growth of the AIDC market [3][34] - Major AI companies are accelerating their investments in self-built power sources due to the electricity shortage in North America, with companies like xAI, Google, and Meta ordering gas turbines for AIDC power construction [3][35] - The domestic gas turbine industry is transitioning from long-term reliance on imports to self-research and commercialization, with a focus on filling supply gaps in aviation and marine fuel applications [5][36] Group 3 - The AIDC power revolution is officially underway, with four key areas of investment opportunity identified: power supply units (PSU), energy storage, power semiconductors, and core components [8][40] - The trend towards high power, high voltage, and direct current in AIDC power supply is being driven by the continuous increase in power requirements for AI chips and computing cabinets [40][42] - Energy storage is becoming a critical solution for addressing the electricity capacity gap in North America, with projections indicating a need for 18-73GWh of new storage capacity from 2026 to 2028 [21][53]