GOLDEN SUN SECURITIES·2025-11-02 12:20Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the electricity sector, indicating a positive outlook for investment opportunities in this industry [6]. Core Insights - The China Electricity Council forecasts a 5% growth in electricity consumption for the year, with total installed capacity of wind and solar expected to exceed 1.8 billion kilowatts by 2025. In the first three quarters of 2025, total electricity consumption reached 7.77 trillion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 4.6%, with significant contributions from the secondary industry and high-tech equipment manufacturing [1][9]. - The report highlights a decline in holdings of both active and index funds in the electricity and public utilities sector, with active funds holding 0.65% and index funds holding 1.74% of their portfolios by the end of Q3 2025, both showing a decrease compared to previous quarters [1][9]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The report indicates that the total installed power generation capacity in China reached 3.72 billion kilowatts by the end of September 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 17.5%. It is projected that the total installed capacity will reach approximately 3.9 billion kilowatts by the end of 2025, representing a 16.5% increase [1][9]. Fund Holdings - Active funds have seen a reduction in their holdings in the electricity sector, with the top five increased holdings being Jiufeng Energy (+0.53%), Jiantou Energy (+0.41%), and others, while the top five decreased holdings include CGN New Energy (-2.74%) and Datang New Energy (-1.61%) [1][9]. - Index funds also reflect a similar trend, with Shanghai Electric (+0.44%) and Shenneng Co. (+0.19%) being the top increased holdings, while Changjiang Electric (-0.58%) and Zheneng Electric (-0.16%) saw the largest decreases [2][10]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on the thermal power sector, which is expected to see continued performance improvements, and highlights the importance of energy storage policies and the value of flexible power sources. Recommended stocks include Huaneng International, Huadian International, and others in the thermal power sector [2][6]. - Additionally, the report advises on investing in undervalued green electricity stocks, particularly in Hong Kong and wind power operators, with specific recommendations for Xintian Green Energy and Longyuan Power [2][6].