中金点睛·2025-12-30 00:01Core Viewpoint - The outlook for wind power demand in both domestic and overseas markets is optimistic for 2026, driven by rising prices for onshore wind turbines, accelerated industry exports, and the potential flexibility of offshore wind resources in China, which is expected to lead to a comprehensive improvement in industry chain profitability [4][5]. Group 1: Domestic Wind Power Demand - Domestic wind power installations are expected to reach 130-140 GW in 2026, continuing growth from a high base of 120-130 GW in 2025, primarily driven by onshore wind power [4][8]. - Offshore wind power is projected to add 10-12 GW in 2026, a significant increase from 7-9 GW in 2025, although the industry still needs to enhance its overall market conditions [4][10]. - The domestic wind power bidding volume for 2025 is expected to exceed 130-140 GW, indicating strong resilience despite a high base from the previous year [5][8]. Group 2: Industry Trends and Profitability - Three major trends are anticipated to drive a comprehensive improvement in profitability across the Chinese wind power industry in 2026: 1. Onshore wind turbine gross margins are expected to increase by 2-3 percentage points in 2026 compared to 2025, with further improvements anticipated in 2027 [4][19]. 2. Accelerated overseas exports of Chinese wind turbines, with significant growth in the European offshore wind market [4][22]. 3. The domestic offshore wind sector is poised for rapid growth, with the potential to achieve annual new installations of over 15 GW during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [4][34]. Group 3: Export Growth and Market Expansion - Chinese wind turbine exports are accelerating, with new orders expected to exceed 20 GW in 2024, significantly higher than historical levels [4][22]. - The European market is identified as a key area for growth, with Chinese companies likely to achieve substantial breakthroughs in the coming years [4][26]. - The offshore wind sector in Europe is currently experiencing high construction activity, although challenges such as project delays and financing issues need to be addressed [4][27]. Group 4: Offshore Wind Potential - The domestic offshore wind sector has substantial resource reserves and is supported by favorable policies, indicating potential for rapid growth during the 14th Five-Year Plan [4][36]. - By the end of 2025, approximately 60 GW of unbuilt offshore wind projects have been allocated to owners, providing a solid foundation for future development [4][36]. - The construction intensity of offshore wind projects is expected to gradually increase, with a significant number of projects in the pipeline [4][38].