GOLDEN SUN SECURITIES·2025-08-10 09:33Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the electricity and public utilities sector [3]. Core Views - The Zhejiang electricity spot market has officially transitioned to operation, and the foundational rules for the national unified electricity market, referred to as "1+6," have been initially established [3][10]. - The energy transition is accelerating, with a recommendation to focus on flexible thermal power companies and undervalued green electricity operators [3][10]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The Zhejiang electricity spot market has officially commenced operations, with seven regions already in formal operation as of August 8. The market began trial operations in May 2024 and is part of a broader initiative to establish a national unified electricity market by 2029 [6][10]. - The foundational "1+6" rule system for the national unified electricity market has been preliminarily constructed, with significant growth in market transactions and participants [10][13]. Market Performance - During the week of August 4-8, the Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3635.13 points, up 2.11%, while the CSI 300 Index rose 1.23%. The CITIC Electricity and Public Utilities Index increased by 1.61%, outperforming the CSI 300 by 0.38 percentage points [3][54]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on the following companies: Huaneng International, Huadian International, Baoneng New Energy, Sheneng Co., Jingtou Energy, and Zhejiang Energy for their resilient quarterly performance in the thermal power sector. It also highlights Qingda Environmental Protection as a leader in thermal power flexibility transformation [3][10]. - It recommends prioritizing undervalued green electricity operators, particularly in the Hong Kong market, and suggests companies like Xintian Green Energy (H), Zhongmin Energy, and Funiu Co. for investment [3][10]. Key Metrics - In 2024, the market-based electricity trading volume is projected to reach 6.18 trillion kilowatt-hours, accounting for approximately 63% of total electricity consumption. The trading volume of green certificates has surged by 364% year-on-year, with green electricity trading volume increasing by 235.2% [10][13].