电力月报：新能源电量全面入市，月度电价上浮比例继续收窄-2025-04-07

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the power industry, consistent with the previous rating [2]. Core Insights - The report highlights the comprehensive market entry of renewable energy, marking a transition from the previous "guaranteed quantity and price" model to a market-driven pricing mechanism [3][9]. - The introduction of a "mechanism price" aims to ensure reasonable returns for existing projects while allowing new projects to participate in market pricing [9][10]. - The report anticipates a surge in renewable energy installations before the end of May 2025, driven by the unclear details of the mechanism price and the potential for increased investment enthusiasm in the long term [11][12]. Monthly Sector and Key Listed Company Performance - In March, the power and utilities sector rose by 1.9%, outperforming the broader market, while the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index fell by 0.1% [14]. - Key companies in the power sector saw significant stock price increases, with Jiangsu Xinneng leading at 27.54% [17]. Monthly Power Demand Analysis - Total electricity consumption in January and February 2025 reached 15,564 billion kWh, with a year-on-year growth of 1.30%, indicating a notable decline compared to December [20]. - The report notes a significant drop in electricity consumption in the secondary and tertiary industries, attributed to a warm winter affecting residential electricity use [22][28]. Monthly Power Supply Analysis - National power generation in January and February 2025 decreased by 1.30% year-on-year, with thermal power generation declining by 5.80% [46]. - Renewable energy sources showed varied performance, with solar power generation increasing by 27.40% and wind power by 10.40% [46]. Monthly Power Market Data - The average purchase price of electricity in April was 389.19 yuan/MWh, reflecting a decrease of 0.58% month-on-month and 4.69% year-on-year [46]. Investment Perspective - The report suggests that the power sector is poised for profit improvement and value reassessment following several rounds of supply-demand tensions [46]. - Companies that are likely to benefit include coal-electricity integrated firms and national coal-electricity leaders, as well as hydropower operators and equipment manufacturers [46].