Soochow Securities·2025-12-14 05:38Demand: Onshore Wind Capacity Supported, Positive Outlook for Offshore Growth - In 2025, onshore wind capacity is expected to exceed 100GW, with a year-on-year growth of over 25% [2][11] - For offshore wind, the expected capacity for 2025 is between 8-10GW, with a year-on-year increase of 30%+ anticipated for 2026 [12][11] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period is projected to see an average annual installation of 110-120GW for onshore wind and over 20GW for offshore wind [11][12] Offshore Cable: Voltage Levels Increasing, Leading Players Strengthening - The market size for offshore cables is expected to reach 10.7 billion yuan in 2025, a 62% increase year-on-year, with a compound annual growth rate of 26% from 2025 to 2030 [2][11] - The gross margin for 220kV cables remains stable at 35-40%, while higher voltage cables show promising margins of 45-55% [2][11] Tower and Pile: Domestic Profitability Turning Point, International Expansion Opportunities - Domestic capacity utilization rates have rapidly increased since Q2 2025, indicating a profitability turning point for related companies [2][11] - Internationally, companies are expanding their market share with significant profitability from single pile deliveries [2][11] Wind Turbines: Price Stabilization and Profitability Improvement Expected in 2026 - Wind turbine prices have stabilized, with a rebound of over 5% in bidding prices, leading to improved profitability for domestic manufacturers expected in 2026 [2][11] - Offshore orders and deliveries for wind turbine companies are significantly increasing, with offshore margins exceeding domestic margins by 5-10 percentage points [2][11] Investment Recommendations: Positive Outlook for Offshore Sector - The upcoming deep offshore projects are expected to catalyze growth, with a potential upward adjustment in mid-to-long-term installation levels [2][11] - Recommended stocks include those in the offshore wind sector such as 大金重工, 东方电缆, and others, as well as wind turbine manufacturers like 金风科技 and 明阳智能 [2][11] European Offshore Wind: Accelerated Planning Amid Energy Crisis - Following the energy crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, European countries are ramping up offshore wind planning, with auction volumes expected to increase significantly [2][21] - The average annual compound growth rate for European offshore wind installations is projected to reach 21% from 2025 to 2030 [2][37]