公用事业行业跟踪周报：中央经济工作会议召开，双碳地位提升、建设能源强国-20251215

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the utility sector [1] Core Insights - The Central Economic Work Conference has elevated the status of dual carbon goals and the construction of an energy powerhouse, emphasizing the need for comprehensive green transformation and energy system upgrades [4] - Key industry data shows a stable increase in electricity consumption and generation, with a notable rise in renewable energy capacity [4][13][21] Industry Data Summary Electricity Consumption - Total electricity consumption from January to October 2025 reached 8.62 trillion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 5.1%, with growth rates for various sectors: primary industry +10.5%, secondary industry +3.7%, tertiary industry +8.4%, and urban-rural residential +6.9% [13][14] Power Generation - Cumulative power generation from January to October 2025 was 8.06 trillion kWh, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.3%. The breakdown includes: thermal power -0.4%, hydropower +1.6%, nuclear power +8.7%, wind power +7.6%, and solar power +23.2% [21][22] Electricity Prices - The average electricity purchase price in November 2025 was 401 RMB/MWh, down 2% year-on-year but up 2.8% month-on-month [36][41] Coal Prices - As of December 12, 2025, the price of thermal coal at Qinhuangdao port was 745 RMB/ton, a decrease of 6.17% year-on-year and 5.10% week-on-week [44][47] Hydropower Conditions - As of December 12, 2025, the water level at the Three Gorges Reservoir was 172.03 meters, with inflow and outflow rates showing a year-on-year decrease of 7.7% and 7.56%, respectively [52][58] Installed Capacity - New installed capacity from January to September 2025 included: thermal power +5,668 MW (up 69.5%), hydropower +716 MW (down 10.1%), nuclear power +153 MW, wind power +6,109 MW (up 56.2%), and solar power +24,027 MW (up 49.3%) [4][45] Investment Recommendations - Focus on green electricity, with recommendations for companies such as Longyuan Power, Zhongmin Energy, and Three Gorges Energy. Emphasis on the transformation of thermal power and the potential of hydropower and nuclear power for stable returns [4]