Market Overview - The A-share market rebounded with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.23%, the Shenzhen Component Index increasing by 0.37%, and the ChiNext Index up by 1.03% [1] - The total market turnover was 1.8943 trillion yuan, a decrease of 44.1 billion yuan compared to the previous day, with over 3,300 stocks rising [1] Sector Performance - The energy storage sector led the gains, with Tongrun Equipment (002150) hitting the daily limit within two minutes of the afternoon session, and Aters "20CM" also reaching the limit [2] - Sunshine Power (300274) surged over 7%, with a transaction volume of 23.373 billion yuan, making it the only stock in A-shares to exceed 20 billion yuan in turnover [2] - The electric grid equipment, photovoltaic, and energy storage sectors experienced a collective surge, with nearly 20 stocks hitting the daily limit, including TBEA (600089), Aters, Tongrun Equipment, and Sanbian Technology (002112) [6][12] Energy Storage Sector Insights - The energy storage concept stocks saw significant increases, with Tongrun Equipment and Sunshine Power reaching their daily limits [7] - Recent orders won by several energy storage-related companies, including a 520 million yuan contract signed by Hopu Co., Ltd. for energy storage systems, contributed to the sector's strong performance [9] Policy and Demand Drivers - The strong performance of the energy storage sector is driven by multiple factors, including policy support, robust demand, and rising prices in the supply chain [10] - The "New Type Energy Storage Scale Construction Special Action Plan (2025-2027)" aims for a new energy storage installation capacity of over 180 million kilowatts by 2027, with direct investment expected to reach approximately 250 billion yuan [10] - The actual demand for energy storage systems from January to September 2025 was 89.2 GW/321.2 GWh, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 178% [10] Electric Grid Equipment Sector Insights - The electric grid equipment sector saw a collective surge, with significant investments reported by the State Grid, which completed fixed asset investments exceeding 420 billion yuan from January to September, a year-on-year increase of 8.1% [12] - The total investment scale of the State Grid is expected to exceed 650 billion yuan for the year [12] - Analysts suggest that the overall demand for electric power equipment is on the rise, driven by energy transitions in Europe and the U.S. and geopolitical factors [13]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the industry [5] Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes the expected acceleration in the approval of ultra-high voltage (UHV) projects in the second half of 2025, with several key transmission corridors likely to be approved [10][15] - The current pace of construction for UHV direct current projects is increasing, with several projects nearing completion and others in the early stages of construction [15][16] - The report highlights a significant potential for equipment bidding in the second half of 2025, estimating a total bidding volume of approximately 55 billion yuan, with a substantial portion allocated for UHV converter valve equipment [28][30] Summary by Sections UHV Project Approvals - The 2025 National Energy Work Conference proposed the active promotion of several UHV transmission corridors, indicating a likely increase in project approvals in the latter half of 2025 [10] - Currently, only two projects have received approval, but expectations are high for a surge in approvals later in the year [10][15] UHV Direct Current Projects - Several UHV direct current projects are nearing completion, with the Jinshang-Hubei and Longdong-Shandong projects already operational [15] - Projects such as the Ningxia-Hunan and Shaanxi-Anhui are in advanced stages of construction, with expectations for operational readiness by 2026 [15][16] UHV Alternating Current Projects - The report notes that UHV alternating current projects are also in a peak construction phase, with several projects expected to commence in 2025 [16][18] Equipment Bidding Trends - In the first half of 2025, equipment bidding has been relatively low, totaling 2.48 billion yuan, while material bidding reached 17.87 billion yuan [25] - The report anticipates a rapid increase in bidding activity in the second half of 2025, driven by the approval of multiple UHV projects [28][30] Market Dynamics - The report indicates that the UHV equipment market remains concentrated, with leading companies expected to benefit from increased order volumes as the market expands [35]

Group 1 - Several A-share listed companies, including Youxunda Technology Co., Ltd., Chuangyuan Technology Co., Ltd., and Hongsheng Huayuan Tower Group Co., Ltd., announced pre-bid wins for procurement projects from State Grid Corporation of China [1][2] - Youxunda's pre-bid amount is approximately 176 million yuan, accounting for 17.44% of its projected 2024 revenue, enhancing its brand influence and market share in the power industry [1] - Chuangyuan Technology's pre-bid amount is 227 million yuan, representing 4.80% of its 2024 revenue, while Hongsheng Huayuan's pre-bid amount is about 1.426 billion yuan, making up 14.06% of its audited 2024 revenue [2] Group 2 - The increase in investment by State Grid is expected to significantly boost the development of the industry chain, particularly through the construction of ultra-high voltage projects [2] - Experts indicate that the increased investment from State Grid will create new development opportunities for related enterprises [2]