Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the establishment of a capacity pricing mechanism for power generation in Ningxia, aimed at promoting a new energy system and supporting green and low-carbon energy transformation [7][9]. Group 1: Implementation Scope - The mechanism will initially include compliant public coal power units and new energy storage on the grid side, excluding direct current supporting power sources [10]. - The list of coal power units and new energy storage that will execute the capacity pricing mechanism will be compiled by the State Grid Ningxia Electric Power Company and submitted for review [10][11]. Group 2: Capacity Fee Determination - The capacity fee for coal power units and new energy storage will be determined by the product of effective capacity, capacity price standard, and capacity supply-demand ratio [11]. - Effective capacity for coal power units is calculated by deducting auxiliary power from the rated capacity, while for new energy storage, it is based on the full power discharge duration divided by 6 times the rated power [11]. - The capacity price standard will be 100 yuan per kilowatt per year from October to December 2025, increasing to 165 yuan per kilowatt per year starting January 2026 [11]. Group 3: Capacity Supply-Demand Ratio - The capacity supply-demand ratio is defined as the ratio of capacity demand to total effective capacity, with capacity demand calculated based on the maximum value of the previous year's system net load curve [4][11]. - If the capacity supply-demand ratio exceeds 1, it will be capped at 1 [4]. Group 4: Fee Settlement and Distribution - The State Grid Ningxia Electric Power Company will calculate and settle the capacity fee monthly [12]. - The capacity fee will be proportionally shared among all industrial and commercial users based on their monthly electricity consumption and the monthly electricity delivery of power generation companies [13]. Group 5: Capacity Fee Assessment - If a coal power unit cannot provide output as per dispatch instructions and its maximum output is less than 95% of effective capacity, penalties will be applied [14]. - New energy storage units will also face penalties for non-operation during the month, affecting their eligibility for future capacity fees [14]. Group 6: Other Matters - The notification will take effect from October 1, 2025, and will be adjusted according to national policy changes [15].

Group 1 - As of July 16, 12 listed companies in the thermal power sector have released performance forecasts for the first half of 2025, with 8 companies expecting year-on-year net profit growth and 3 companies anticipating a turnaround to profitability, primarily driven by lower thermal coal prices [1] - Guangdong Baoliwa New Energy Co., Ltd. expects a net profit of 520 million to 580 million yuan for the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of 42.08% to 58.48%, attributed to increased electricity consumption and reduced operating costs due to falling coal prices [1] - Shanghai Electric Power Co., Ltd. forecasts a net profit of 1.754 billion to 2.087 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 32.18% to 57.27%, driven by improved efficiency and reduced fuel and financing costs [1] Group 2 - Guangzhou Hengrun Enterprise Group Co., Ltd. anticipates a net profit of 178 million to 258 million yuan for the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 94% to 181%, due to rising investment income and lower coal prices [2] - The Gansu Provincial Development and Reform Commission has proposed a new pricing mechanism for power generation capacity, setting an initial price of 330 yuan per kilowatt per year for coal power units and new energy storage, which is a significant increase from the previous 100 yuan [2] - The thermal power industry is transitioning towards high-efficiency and low-carbon technologies, exploring integration with energy storage to meet energy transition demands, enhancing the value of thermal power assets [3]

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