Hua Yuan Zheng Quan·2025-07-24 03:28Investment Rating - The investment rating for the power equipment industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights a significant increase in investment in the power grid, with a projected completion amount of 608.3 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 15.3% [5] - The report emphasizes the high demand for coal-fired power generation, with a notable increase in newly installed capacity of 17.55 million kilowatts in the first five months of this year, a 45% increase compared to the same period last year [5] - Wind power bidding has seen substantial growth, with a projected bidding volume of 164.1 GW in 2024, a 90% year-on-year increase [5] Summary by Sections Power Grid - The investment in the power grid is accelerating, with a cumulative investment of 204 billion yuan in the first five months of this year, up 19.8% year-on-year [5] - The approval of several ultra-high voltage direct current projects is expected to peak in the second half of the year, leading to rapid revenue growth for related equipment companies [5] Power Generation - Coal-fired power generation is expected to reach a peak in new installations, with approvals for coal power capacity remaining high at 90 GW, 83 GW, and 78 GW for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively [5] - Pumped storage capacity approvals are also robust, with 70 GW, 65 GW, and 35 GW approved for 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively, totaling close to three times the existing capacity [5] Wind Power - The average bidding price for wind power equipment has stabilized and rebounded, with the average bid price at 1590 yuan/kW as of March this year [5] - The report anticipates that wind power installations will remain high due to its competitive advantage over photovoltaic power in the electricity market [5] Company Performance Forecast - The report provides specific performance forecasts for various companies, indicating a positive outlook for companies like Goldwind Technology (H), Guoneng Rixin, Dongfang Electric, and Dongfang Cable, among others [5][6]