Core Viewpoint - The investment in China's power grid construction is entering a new phase with an annual investment nearing 1 trillion yuan, marking a significant shift from planning to implementation in the construction of a new power system [2][3]. Investment Scale - The State Grid announced a total fixed asset investment of 4 trillion yuan during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), a 40% increase compared to the previous plan, with an average annual investment of 800 billion yuan [2]. - The Southern Power Grid disclosed an investment scale of 180 billion yuan for 2026, with expectations that total investment during the 14th Five-Year Plan will reach around 1 trillion yuan, bringing the total investment from both grids to nearly 5 trillion yuan over five years [2][3]. New Power System Construction - The new power system construction is guided by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Energy Administration, aiming for a new grid platform to be established by 2030, supporting renewable energy generation to account for about 30% and distributed energy capacity to reach 900 million kilowatts [3]. - Key initiatives include enhancing the security of the main grid, improving the supply capacity of distribution networks, and increasing the reliability of power supply in remote areas through smart microgrids [3]. Economic Impact - The nearly 1 trillion yuan annual investment is expected to inject strong momentum into China's economic development, with the State Grid emphasizing its role in supporting domestic demand and stabilizing growth [4]. - The Southern Power Grid plans to leverage its large investment scale and extensive industry chain to better serve high-quality economic development, focusing on major projects that stimulate effective investment [5]. Beneficiaries of Investment - Analysis indicates that the nearly 5 trillion yuan investment will create a full industry chain driving effect, with five major sectors, including ultra-high voltage, main network equipment, and distribution network upgrades, expected to benefit directly [6].
两大电网“十五五”总投资将逼近5万亿元
第一财经·2026-01-20 06:30