Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Overweight" for the electricity industry [3] Core Views - The introduction of the 2026 electricity trading scheme in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces aims to deepen market reforms, enhance price predictability, and encourage the consumption of renewable energy [14][6] - The "computing power and electricity synergy" strategy is being promoted at the national level to meet the growing electricity demand from the AI industry, with a focus on using clean energy [6][15] - The report recommends focusing on flexible thermal power resources, energy storage, and virtual power plants as investment opportunities [7] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.37% to 3902.81 points, while the CSI 300 Index increased by 1.28% to 4584.54 points during the week [62] - The CITIC Power and Utilities Index reported a slight increase of 0.01% to 3114.45 points, underperforming the CSI 300 Index by 1.26 percentage points [62] Key Developments - The 2026 electricity trading scheme in Zhejiang introduces a requirement that at least 70% of annual trading volume must be secured through long-term contracts, enhancing market stability [14] - In Jiangsu, the trading scheme allows for all renewable energy projects to enter the market, with a focus on signing long-term purchase agreements [14] - The report highlights a significant increase in computing power demand, with a 30% annual growth rate in total computing power scale in China [6] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests investing in thermal power companies such as Huaneng International, Guodian Power, and Datang Power, as well as in leading companies in flexible thermal power transformation [7] - It also recommends focusing on undervalued green energy companies, particularly in wind and solar power sectors, such as Xintian Green Energy and Longyuan Power [7] - For hydropower and nuclear power, companies like Yangtze Power and China Nuclear Power are highlighted as potential investments [7] Market Trends - The report notes that coal prices have decreased to 800 RMB per ton, which may positively impact thermal power generation costs [17] - The carbon market saw a price increase of 0.69% this week, with a closing price of 60.06 RMB per ton [57]
江浙2026电力交易方案出台,“算电协同”鼓励新能源消纳