Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the utility sector, specifically recommending investment in Changjiang Electric for its high dividend asset allocation value [1]. Core Insights - Changjiang Electric has announced a shareholder dividend return plan for the next five years (2026-2030), committing to a minimum cash dividend of 70% of the annual net profit attributable to shareholders [3]. - The report highlights a decrease in electricity prices, with the average grid purchase price in July 2025 down 3% year-on-year and 1.4% month-on-month [36]. - The report tracks key industry data, including a 3.7% year-on-year increase in total electricity consumption in H1 2025, with total consumption reaching 4.84 trillion kWh [12]. Summary by Sections 1. Market Review - The SW Utility Index fell by 0.55% during the week of August 11-15, 2025, underperforming compared to the ChiNext Index [8]. - Notable stock performances included a 28.7% increase for Fuan Energy and a 9.4% decrease for Huayin Electric [11]. 2. Electricity Sector Tracking 2.1. Electricity Consumption - Total electricity consumption in H1 2025 was 4.84 trillion kWh, reflecting a 3.7% year-on-year increase, with growth in all sectors [12]. 2.2. Power Generation - Total power generation in H1 2025 reached 4.54 trillion kWh, a 0.8% year-on-year increase, with declines in thermal and hydro power generation [21]. 2.3. Electricity Prices - The average grid purchase price in July 2025 was 382 RMB/MWh, down 3% year-on-year [36]. 2.4. Thermal Power - As of August 15, 2025, the price of thermal coal at Qinhuangdao was 698 RMB/ton, down 16.51% year-on-year but up 16 RMB/ton week-on-week [45]. 2.5. Hydropower - The water level at the Three Gorges Reservoir was 160.34 meters as of August 15, 2025, with inflow and outflow rates showing a year-on-year decrease [57]. 2.6. Nuclear Power - In 2024, 11 new nuclear units were approved, indicating a continued positive trend in nuclear power development [72]. 3. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on high-dividend stocks like Changjiang Electric, as well as opportunities in green energy, photovoltaic assets, and thermal power investments [3].