Shanghai Aijian Securities·2025-07-29 09:09Investment Rating - The report rates the industry as "Outperform" compared to the market [1] Core Insights - The integrated circuit manufacturing sector leads the electronic industry, with a weekly increase of 7.55% [2] - The launch of the Yajiang Hydropower Project is expected to accelerate the development of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology, with a total investment of approximately 1.2 trillion yuan [5][6] - The global HVDC market is projected to grow from $10.94 billion in 2024 to $11.70 billion in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6.9% [7][24] - The domestic market for thyristors is expected to grow significantly, from 1.582 billion yuan in 2020 to 3.096 billion yuan in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 18.3% [26] Summary by Sections 1. HVDC Overview - The Yajiang Hydropower Station will alleviate the imbalance in water and electricity supply in the region, with the southwestern area holding 70% of China's water energy resources [9][11] - HVDC technology has evolved through three generations, with the second generation (LCC) being the most mature and widely used for ultra-high voltage direct current (UHVDC) applications [17][20] 2. Market Demand for Thyristors - The demand for thyristors in the HVDC market is continuously increasing, driven by the expansion of high-voltage direct current projects [22][26] - The domestic market for thyristors is dominated by companies such as JieJie Microelectronics and Times Electric, which hold significant market shares [27][34] 3. Investment Opportunities - The report suggests focusing on investment opportunities in the thyristor market, particularly with companies like JieJie Microelectronics and Times Electric, which are closely linked to the HVDC industry [8][34] - JieJie Microelectronics has achieved full control over the thyristor supply chain and has recently patented technology to enhance thyristor performance [34] - Times Electric has introduced a new series of high-voltage thyristors, filling a domestic gap and contributing to the localization of ultra-high voltage projects [37]