AIDC电力设备/电网产业链周评（3月第1周）：AI智能体有望进一步带动算力需求，国网主网第一次招标规模再创新高

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the AIDC power equipment and grid industry is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The demand for computing power is expected to increase further driven by AI technologies, with the State Grid's first tender scale reaching a new high [1] - The power equipment capacity can reach 3-5 times that of computing chips, with the supply and distribution market space expected to reach 73 billion yuan by 2026 [4] - The AIDC power equipment sector has shown strong performance recently, with significant gains in backup diesel power sources (+26.6%), lead-acid batteries (+14.1%), and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) (+13.6%) [4] - The industry is characterized by a long power transmission chain with global giants like Vertiv, Eaton, and Schneider having established strong product lines and solution capabilities [4] - Domestic companies are gaining competitive advantages in various segments of the data center industry, with leading firms gradually building solution provision capabilities [4] - The year 2025 is anticipated to be a pivotal year for global AIDC construction, with major cloud providers expected to significantly increase capital expenditures [4] Summary by Sections AIDC Power Equipment - The global data center's IT load is projected to grow significantly, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 48% from 2024 to 2026 [4] - The investment in power engineering reached 302.2 billion yuan in December 2024, a year-on-year increase of 54% [4] - The first batch of 2025 State Grid transmission and transformation equipment tenders amounted to 15.239 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.5% [4] Grid Industry - The grid investment for 2025 is expected to exceed 650 billion yuan for the first time, with a continuous increase in investment during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [4] - The tender results for the State Grid's high-voltage direct current equipment showed a significant increase in the value of contracts awarded [4] - The domestic grid sector is expected to maintain high investment levels, with an estimated average annual investment exceeding 700 billion yuan [4]