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Core Viewpoint - The power sector experienced significant declines, particularly in thermal power stocks, due to downward pressure on long-term electricity prices for 2026, which fell short of market expectations [2][5]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Major thermal power stocks saw substantial declines, with Guodian Power down 7.96%, Anhui Energy down 6.46%, and Huaneng International down 5.07% [2][3]. - Other notable declines included Shanghai Electric and Inner Mongolia Huadian, both dropping over 5% [2]. Group 2: Electricity Price Trends - The long-term electricity price for Guangdong in 2026 was set at 372.14 cents/kWh, a decrease of 19.72 cents/kWh from the previous year, nearing the lower limit of the benchmark price [5]. - In Jiangsu, the average price for January 2026 was 324.71 yuan/MWh, down 19.9% year-on-year, reflecting significant downward pressure on electricity prices in economically developed regions [5]. Group 3: Market Analysis - Analysts suggest that the ongoing market reforms may lead to a gradual increase in electricity prices, with the introduction of capacity pricing mechanisms reinforcing the foundational role of coal power [4]. - Despite the current downward trend, some institutions believe that the electricity market may not be overly pessimistic for 2026, as the government is beginning to focus on stabilizing electricity prices [7]. Group 4: Competitive Landscape - The retail electricity market has seen irrational competition, with companies engaging in aggressive pricing strategies to capture market share, leading to a temporary failure in price discovery [6]. - The introduction of new policies may help mitigate the excessive price competition among retail electricity companies, potentially restoring order to the market [7]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The construction of a new power system under the "dual carbon" goals is expected to rely on enhanced system regulation and support from the government, which may improve the performance of power operators in the future [8].