Core Viewpoint - The global power equipment demand is entering an upward cycle, with global grid investment expected to exceed $400 billion by 2025, indicating sustained high demand [1] Group 1: Global Market Trends - AI is projected to significantly drive global electricity demand growth, with data center electricity consumption expected to more than double by 2030, leading to a notable increase in related electrical equipment demand [1] - The demand in the US and European markets remains strong, with the US transformer price index remaining high and China's exports of power transformers to the US increasing by 54% year-on-year [1] - The Middle East market is experiencing rapid growth, with Saudi Arabia aiming to achieve 130 GW of installed power generation capacity by 2030, leading to large-scale investments in transmission [1] Group 2: Export Opportunities for China - China's exports of power transformers to Saudi Arabia have increased by over 200% year-on-year, with TBEA winning a significant order worth 16.4 billion yuan [1] - China's power equipment manufacturing capabilities are strong, with a complete industrial chain, robust risk resistance, and ample production capacity, positioning export companies to benefit from the global demand upturn [1] - In the first half of 2025, leading companies in the export business are expected to achieve rapid growth, with overseas operations becoming a key to future success [1] Group 3: Investment Products - The Electric Grid ETF (561380) tracks the Hang Seng A-share Electric Grid Equipment Index (HSCAUPG), which selects listed companies with at least 40% of their main business revenue from the electric grid equipment sector [2] - The index reflects the overall performance of listed companies in the electric grid construction and technology upgrade sectors, covering various industries such as electronic equipment and industrial metals [1]

Group 1 - The National Grid has set a historical record for electricity load for two consecutive days, with a single-day load increase exceeding 70 million kilowatts, reaching a maximum load of 1.229 billion kilowatts, which is a 4.1% increase compared to last year's peak [1] - High-temperature regions such as Chongqing, Shaanxi, and Henan have seen a significant increase in air conditioning load, prompting local power departments to enhance cross-province power transmission and energy storage applications to ensure reliable supply [1] - Sichuan's maximum electricity load reached 73.56 million kilowatts, marking the third historical high this year, a 6% increase from last year's maximum load of 69.29 million kilowatts [1] Group 2 - China’s power equipment manufacturers are experiencing a development opportunity due to rapid demand growth and overall tight supply of transmission and distribution equipment [3] - The export of power transformers in China is expected to see a year-on-year growth rate of over 40% from January to June 2025, continuing a high growth trend [3] - Major domestic electrical equipment manufacturers are anticipated to see related orders materialize due to sustained high capital expenditure in the AI sector by overseas companies [3] Group 3 - Companies in the power operation sector include Datang Power (601991), China Resources Power (00836), Huadian International (600027), Huaneng International (600011), Longyuan Power (001289), China General Nuclear Power (01816), Xintian Green Energy (00956), and China Power (02380) [4] - Companies involved in power grid equipment include Dongfang Electric (600875), Shanghai Electric (601727), Harbin Electric (01133), Saijing Technology (00580), and Goldwind Technology (002202) [5] Group 4 - CITIC Securities predicts that AI will strongly drive global electricity demand growth, with global data center electricity consumption expected to more than double by 2030 [2] - Recent increases in capital expenditure expectations from overseas major companies indicate sustained high investment in the AI sector [2]

Group 1 - The State Grid has set a historical record for electricity load for two consecutive days, with a maximum load reaching 1.229 billion kilowatts, an increase of 4.1% compared to last year's peak [1] - High temperatures in regions such as Chongqing, Shaanxi, and Henan have led to a significant increase in air conditioning load, prompting local power departments to enhance cross-province power transmission and energy storage applications [1] - Sichuan's maximum electricity load reached 73.56 million kilowatts, marking the third historical high this year, with a 6% increase from last year's peak load of 69.29 million kilowatts [1] Group 2 - China’s power equipment manufacturers are experiencing growth opportunities due to rapid demand increase and tight supply of transmission and distribution equipment [3] - The export of power transformers in China is expected to see a year-on-year growth rate of over 40% in the first half of 2025, continuing a high growth trend [3] - Major domestic electrical equipment manufacturers are anticipated to see an influx of orders due to sustained high capital expenditure in the AI sector from overseas companies [3] Group 3 - Companies in the power operation sector include Datang Power (00991), China Resources Power (00836), Huadian International (01071), Huaneng International (00902), Longyuan Power (00916), CGN Power (01816), Xintian Green Energy (00956), and China Power (02380) [4] - Companies involved in power grid equipment include Dongfang Electric (01072), Shanghai Electric (02727), Harbin Electric (01133), Saijing Technology (00580), and Goldwind Technology (02208) [5] Group 4 - CITIC Securities predicts that AI will significantly drive global electricity demand growth, with global data center electricity consumption expected to more than double by 2030 [2] - Recent increases in capital expenditure expectations from major overseas companies indicate sustained high investment in the AI sector [2]