Core Insights - The construction of China's electricity spot market has achieved significant milestones, with the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration issuing a notice to accelerate the market's development in 2025 [2] - The electricity market has seen a diversification of participants, with a notable increase in the number of market entities and the inclusion of new types of participants such as renewable energy and virtual power plants [3] - The foundational rule system for the national unified electricity market has been established, covering various aspects of market operations [4] Group 1: Progress in Electricity Spot Market Construction - The electricity spot market in China reached a milestone in 2025, with several provinces transitioning to formal operations, achieving near-complete provincial coverage [2] - The number of market participants reached 973,000 in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 23.8%, with significant contributions from power generation companies and electricity users [3] - The trading volume in the electricity market reached 2.95 trillion kilowatt-hours, accounting for 60.9% of total electricity consumption, with cross-provincial trading volume increasing by 18.2% [3] Group 2: Challenges in Electricity Spot Market Construction - The scale of the electricity spot market needs to be expanded, as long-term trading still dominates the market, with 95.9% of market transactions being long-term contracts in 2024 [5] - The effectiveness of price signals in the electricity spot market requires improvement, as current mechanisms limit the sensitivity of supply and demand reflections [5] - The calculation of node prices in provincial electricity spot markets needs optimization to ensure accurate resource allocation and prevent erroneous price signals [6][7] Group 3: Outlook for Electricity Futures Market Construction - The electricity futures market is seen as a crucial component of the electricity market system, providing liquidity and addressing price risks in spot and long-term markets [8] - The futures market may feature diverse contract types based on regional electricity market characteristics, allowing for a wide range of futures products [8] - Cash settlement is deemed more suitable for electricity futures due to the inability to store electricity economically, necessitating reliance on spot market prices for settlement [9] - A conversion mechanism between long and short-term contracts can enhance market flexibility and activity, allowing for tailored trading options [10]

地方层面，12月10日，陕西电力交易中心发布《关于2026年陕西电力市场交易相关重要事项的提 示》（下称"提示"），明确2026年市场化用户分时电价不再执行峰谷浮动政策，售电公司代理用 户电价将主要由市场内全部售电公司与电厂间的批发均价传导形成，最低电价将主要出现在中午光 伏大发时段。 清华四川能源互联网研究院电力市场所常务副所长蔡元纪对经济观察报表示，此前电力现货市场建 设主要针对发电侧，让发电厂先进入市场；未来必然要让用户侧也进入市场，实现发电和用电在电 力市场中的协同，因此取消分时电价是大势所趋。值得注意的是，取消分时电价主要是工商业用 户，居民用电等不受影响。 天合储能相关负责人告诉经济观察报，多地分时电价政策的调 整，实质上是推动储能产业回归"灵活调节型资源"的定位，这 意味着行业正在从依赖单一价差的被动套利模式，逐步转向依 托技术和管理能力创造多元价值的主动运营模式。 作者：潘俊田 封图：图虫创意 电力现货市场建设又迈出关键一步。 12月18日，有行业媒体称，近日国家发展改革委、国家能源局已发布《关于做好2026年电力中长 期合同签约履约工作的通知》，明确规定各地要做好峰谷分时电价政策与市场交易电 ...

电力现货市场建设又迈出关键一步。 12月18日，有行业媒体称，近日国家发展改革委、国家能源局已发布《关于做好2026年电力中长期合同签约履约工作的通知》，明确规定各地要做好峰谷分 时电价政策与市场交易电价的衔接，原则上直接参与市场用户不再执行政府规定的分时电价。 地方层面，12月10日，陕西电力交易中心发布《关于2026年陕西电力市场交易相关重要事项的提示》（下称"提示"），明确2026年市场化用户分时电价不再 执行峰谷浮动政策，售电公司代理用户电价将主要由市场内全部售电公司与电厂间的批发均价传导形成，最低电价将主要出现在中午光伏大发时段。 他举例，大部分工业企业在白天生产，夜间用电主力是居民，深夜用电需求较低。早期发电厂主要组成部分是火电，火电出力较为平稳，发电和用电之间出 现了错配，需要通过分时电价进行引导。 清华四川能源互联网研究院电力市场所常务副所长蔡元纪对经济观察报表示，此前电力现货市场建设主要针对发电侧，让发电厂先进入市场；未来必然要让 用户侧也进入市场，实现发电和用电在电力市场中的协同，因此取消分时电价是大势所趋。值得注意的是，取消分时电价主要是工商业用户，居民用电等不 受影响。 今年以来，电力 ...

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Group 1 - The construction of China's electricity spot market has entered a critical stage, with seven provincial-level markets officially operational as of August this year, and six others in trial operation [1] - The spot market serves as a core platform for electricity resource allocation and is crucial for ensuring energy security, with a trading system covering 26 provinces and over 6,000 power generation entities [1] - The inter-provincial spot market has demonstrated its capacity to alleviate supply pressure during peak electricity usage, with a maximum mutual assistance power of 14.32 million kilowatts recorded this summer [1] Group 2 - The guiding role of the spot market in the consumption of renewable energy has begun to show results, with inter-provincial market transactions of renewable energy reaching 7.75 billion kilowatt-hours, accounting for 36.5% of total transactions in the first eight months of this year [2] - Zhejiang's spot market has effectively utilized market price signals to guide users in shifting their electricity usage, achieving a peak load reduction of 3 million kilowatts [2] - The increasing share of renewable energy is significantly altering the operational characteristics of the power system, with negative electricity prices becoming a common issue in regions with high penetration of renewables [2] Group 3 - Future market development should focus on a multi-layered system that includes energy markets, capacity markets, and ancillary service markets to ensure long-term supply capabilities and reasonable returns for flexible resources [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the new guidelines for the continuous operation of the electricity spot market in China, marking a significant step towards the normalization and standardization of the electricity market, as articulated by the Chief Engineer of China Southern Power Grid, Li Jianshe [1][3]. Group 1: Market Construction Guidelines - The "Guidelines for the Construction of Continuous Operation Areas of the Electricity Spot Market" is the first national policy document aimed at guiding the construction of electricity markets in continuous operation areas, indicating a new phase in China's electricity market development [3][4]. - The guidelines focus on optimizing trading mechanisms, improving long-term market trading mechanisms, and establishing a reliable capacity compensation mechanism among other themes [4]. Group 2: Key Highlights of the Guidelines - The guidelines unify the roles of ensuring safety and price discovery in the spot market, establishing a connection between reliability unit combinations and day-ahead market operations [4][5]. - The guidelines support the full market entry of renewable energy, allowing for a market-based approach to manage the impact of renewable energy fluctuations on grid stability [5]. - User participation in the spot market is emphasized, with a shift towards allowing users to submit bids and clear transactions, enhancing market engagement [6]. Group 3: Long-term Market Mechanisms - The guidelines propose adjustments to long-term contract signing ratios to align with spot market pricing, facilitating a smoother transition from planned to market-based pricing [7]. - The integration of auxiliary services with the spot market is encouraged, aiming for optimal cost efficiency through joint clearing mechanisms [8]. Group 4: Capacity Assessment and Compensation - The guidelines suggest establishing a reliable capacity assessment mechanism to ensure sufficient long-term generation capacity, addressing the challenges posed by low marginal cost renewable energy [9][10]. - A dynamic capacity compensation price standard is proposed to ensure fixed costs for generation are recovered while maintaining overall electricity cost efficiency [10]. Group 5: Retail Market Development - The guidelines introduce the first national-level guidance for the construction of a transparent retail market, addressing issues of market order and efficiency [11][12]. - An online trading platform is recommended to enhance competition and transparency in the retail market, allowing users to compare prices and services [12]. Group 6: Market Operation and Regulation - Continuous improvement of market operation capabilities is highlighted, with a focus on data transparency and standardization to enhance operational efficiency [13][14]. - The guidelines stress the importance of regulatory innovation to maintain fair competition and prevent market manipulation, utilizing advanced technologies for monitoring [15].

Group 1: Industry Policies - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other departments issued the "Power Equipment Industry Steady Growth Work Plan (2025-2026)", targeting a 6% annual revenue growth for traditional power equipment and stable revenue growth for new energy equipment [1] - The plan emphasizes the acceleration of major energy projects and the support for key product innovation projects in new energy and smart grid equipment [1] - The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration released guidelines for the construction of power spot markets, focusing on reliable capacity assessment mechanisms for various power sources [2] Group 2: Financial Support and Funding - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Finance, and the Financial Regulatory Bureau announced the implementation of the 2025 insurance compensation policy for major technical equipment [3] - The policy supports all fields listed in the "Guidance Directory for the Promotion and Application of Major Technical Equipment (2024 Edition)" [4] - In Shanghai's Pudong New Area, a call for project applications for new energy technology development funding was issued, with a subsidy of up to 30% of fixed asset investment for eligible projects [5][7] Group 3: Technological Advancements - The first intelligent inspection substation in Anshun has been launched, significantly improving operational efficiency by automating inspection processes [12][13] - The world's first plateau hydropower unit production and research base has been established in Tibet, aimed at enhancing the development of high-capacity hydropower units [14] - The first 630℃ unit has achieved a significant milestone in its commissioning, marking a breakthrough in high-efficiency coal-fired power generation technology [15] Group 4: Major Projects and Developments - The largest onshore wind power project in China, with a total installed capacity of 1.5 million kilowatts, has commenced commercial operation, showcasing advancements in wind energy technology [19][20] - A new digital intelligent substation in Shandong has been successfully put into operation, enhancing the local power grid structure [16][17] - The first commercial unit of the "Taihang 110" heavy-duty gas turbine has been produced, marking a new phase in the commercialization of domestically developed gas turbines [18] Group 5: Patent Applications and Innovations - Zhejiang Yingji Power Technology has applied for a patent for a self-driven steam heating system, aimed at improving energy efficiency in industrial steam supply [24] - China Yangtze Power and Dongfang Electric have jointly applied for a patent for an online monitoring method for turbine shaft seal temperatures, enhancing measurement accuracy [25][26] - Huaneng has obtained a patent for a flow path designed to suppress vortex formation in axial flow turbines, contributing to improved turbine performance [27]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is the issuance of guidelines for the construction of continuous operation areas in the electricity spot market by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration [2][3]. Group 2 - The guidelines aim to continuously improve the design of the electricity market mechanism [2]. - The document is directed to various provincial and municipal development and reform commissions, energy bureaus, and relevant central enterprises for implementation [2].

Core Viewpoint - The Sichuan Provincial Electric Power Company has initiated the first trial settlement of the electricity spot market, marking a significant step in the construction of China's first provincial-level electricity spot market primarily based on hydropower [1] Group 1: Market Development - The new electricity spot market model proposed by the Sichuan provincial government emphasizes "multi-source participation, full volume optimization, and all-water period operation" [1] - A working group has been established, involving government departments, power generation and consumption enterprises, grid companies, market operation institutions, and research universities to tackle unique market construction challenges in a hydropower-dominant province [1] Group 2: Challenges and Solutions - The company is addressing three major challenges: optimizing hydropower-electricity coordination, connecting short-term spot optimization with long-term reservoir utilization, and managing supply-demand conflicts to ensure stable prices [1] - The company has developed a "1+5" spot market rule system tailored to Sichuan's characteristics, achieving a complete reconstruction and two iterations of the rule system within a year [1] Group 3: Operational and Technical Framework - A comprehensive market operation system has been created, integrating business functions, data connectivity, risk prevention, and monitoring management across all stages [1] - A technical system centered on the spot market has been established, promoting efficient collaboration among various multidimensional systems [1] Group 4: Trial Operations - To ensure the smooth execution of the trial settlement, the company has conducted system adjustment tests and three simulation operations to validate market rules, operational management systems, and technical support functionalities [2] - A 24/7 business consultation hotline has been set up to enhance market operation support and mitigate various market risks during the trial [2]

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the performance of the public utility and environmental sectors, noting a mixed performance with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 2.37% while the public utility index fell by 0.55% and the environmental index increased by 1.72% [2] Market Review - The Shanghai Composite Index increased by 2.37% this week - The public utility index decreased by 0.55% - The environmental index rose by 1.72% - Relative weekly returns for the indices were -2.92% for public utilities and -0.65% for environmental sectors [2] Sector Performance - In the electricity sector: - Thermal power decreased by 1.55% - Hydropower fell by 1.26% - New energy generation dropped by 0.08% - In the water sector, there was a slight increase of 0.23% - The gas sector saw an increase of 1.75% [2] Important Events - Gansu Province's development and reform commission issued a plan for the market-oriented reform of new energy pricing, with a mechanism price set at 0.3078 yuan per kilowatt-hour for projects completed before June 1, 2025, and a total electricity scale of 154 billion kilowatt-hours [3] - Longyuan Power announced a shareholder dividend plan for 2026-2030, committing to distribute at least 70% of the net profit attributable to shareholders in cash dividends each year [3] Special Research - The report discusses the acceleration of the electricity spot market development, with several provinces transitioning to formal operations by 2025, which is expected to enhance the efficiency of electricity resource allocation [4] - The report outlines investment strategies in the public utility sector, recommending major thermal power companies and highlighting the potential for stable earnings in the nuclear power sector [5] Investment Strategy - Recommendations include: - Major thermal power companies like Huadian International and Shanghai Electric - Leading new energy companies such as Longyuan Power and Three Gorges Energy - Stable nuclear power operators like China National Nuclear Corporation and China General Nuclear Power Group - High-dividend water power stocks like Yangtze Power [5] - In the environmental sector, the report suggests focusing on mature industries like water and waste incineration, and highlights opportunities in the domestic scientific instrument market and the waste oil recycling industry [5]