电力月报：火电同比增速回升，多省“136”号文政策出台-20250916

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the power industry, consistent with the previous rating [2]. Core Insights - The report highlights a recovery in thermal power growth year-on-year, with various provinces implementing the "136" policy, leading to significant differentiation in support mechanisms across regions [2][6]. - The report emphasizes the need for clarity on the mechanism pricing details, which will impact investment strategies and forecasting services in the power sector [8][10]. Monthly Power Demand Analysis - In July 2025, total electricity consumption reached 10,226 billion kWh, showing a year-on-year growth of 8.60%, an increase of 3.20 percentage points compared to June [18]. - By sector, the first, second, and third industries saw year-on-year growth rates of +20.20%, +4.70%, and +10.70%, respectively, with residential electricity consumption increasing by 18.00% [20][32]. Monthly Power Production Analysis - National power generation in July 2025 increased by 3.10% year-on-year, with thermal power generation rising by 4.30% [43]. - The average utilization hours for thermal power plants were 2,367 hours, while solar power plants had an average of 678 hours [3][43]. Monthly Power Market Data - The average monthly purchase price for electricity in September was 374.50 RMB/MWh, reflecting a decrease of 2.51% month-on-month and a year-on-year decline of 5.33% [3][52]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the power sector is poised for profit improvement and value reassessment, particularly as the supply-demand balance stabilizes and coal power's peak value becomes more pronounced [3][10]. - Key beneficiaries identified include coal-power integrated companies and national coal-power leaders, such as Xinjie Energy and Huaneng International [3][10].