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Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the utility sector [8] Core Insights - In September, the national electricity generation reached 826.2 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 1.5%, while total electricity consumption was 888.6 billion kWh, growing by 4.5% year-on-year [2][14] - The industrial economy is recovering, with the secondary industry contributing significantly to electricity consumption growth, showing a 5.7% increase in September [16][23] - Hydropower generation saw a significant year-on-year increase of 31.9% in September due to improved water inflow and a low base from the previous year, while thermal power generation faced a decline of 5.4% [2][46] Summary by Sections Electricity Generation and Consumption - In September, total electricity generation was 826.2 billion kWh, up 1.5% year-on-year, while total consumption was 888.6 billion kWh, up 4.5% year-on-year [14][15] - The secondary industry showed a 5.7% increase in electricity consumption in September, contributing significantly to overall growth [16][23] Sector Performance - Hydropower generation increased by 31.9% year-on-year in September, while thermal power generation decreased by 5.4% [2][46] - The first nine months of 2025 saw total electricity generation at 72,557 billion kWh, a 1.6% increase year-on-year, with thermal power down 1.2% [14][35] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on quality thermal power operators such as Huaneng International, Datang Power, and China Power [10] - For hydropower, it suggests investing in major players like Yangtze Power and Guotou Power [10] - In the renewable energy sector, it highlights opportunities in Longyuan Power, New Energy Technology, and China Nuclear Power [10]