Minsheng Securities·2025-03-15 23:30Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive investment rating for the power and utilities sector, with specific recommendations for various companies based on their performance and market conditions [3][20][21]. Core Insights - The power sector outperformed the broader market, with the public utility sector index rising by 2.19% and the electricity sub-sector by 2.21% during the week ending March 14, 2025 [1][7]. - Significant investments are being made in renewable energy projects, particularly in the "Shagou Desert" area, with major state-owned enterprises planning substantial capacity expansions [2][23]. - The report emphasizes the acceleration of the electricity spot market construction and the establishment of a unified national electricity market system [2][28]. Summary by Sections Weekly Market Review - The public utility sector index closed at 2287.91 points, up 49.11 points, while the electricity sub-sector closed at 3042.41 points, up 65.87 points, indicating strong performance compared to the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index, which rose by 1.59% [1][7]. - Among the electricity sub-sectors, photovoltaic power generation saw a rise of 4.68%, followed by thermal services at 3.80%, and comprehensive energy services at 3.57% [14][19]. Investment Recommendations - For thermal power, the report recommends companies like Sheneng Co. and Funeng Co., while cautiously recommending Waneng Power and Huadian International [3][19]. - In the green energy sector, it suggests investing in Three Gorges Energy and keeping an eye on new energy companies like Xintian Green Energy [3][19]. - The report highlights the stable performance of large hydropower companies, recommending Changjiang Electric Power, and notes the growth potential in nuclear power with a recommendation for China Nuclear Power [3][19]. Industry Developments - The report discusses the ongoing construction of the "Shagou Desert" renewable energy base and the promotion of cross-regional energy dispatch projects to enhance energy supply security [2][22]. - It notes that Xinjiang's electricity export volume reached 126.4 billion kilowatt-hours in 2024, marking a continuous increase over five years [2][23]. - The establishment of a national carbon market and the first cross-regional green electricity transaction are highlighted as significant steps towards market integration [28][29].