Core Viewpoint - The 2025 Beijing International Wind Energy Conference aims to promote global energy transition and sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of high-quality and balanced development in the wind power industry [1] Group 1: Development Goals - The "Wind Energy Beijing Declaration 2.0" sets reasonable development targets for China's wind power under the guidance of national contributions, aiming for an annual new installed capacity of no less than 120 million kilowatts during the 14th Five-Year Plan, with offshore wind power contributing at least 15 million kilowatts annually [1] - By 2030, China's cumulative installed wind power capacity is expected to reach 1.3 billion kilowatts, with a target of at least 2 billion kilowatts by 2035 and 5 billion kilowatts by 2060, supporting the energy sector's goal of achieving carbon neutrality [1] Group 2: Global Commitment - The new round of national contributions demonstrates China's firm commitment to global climate governance, presenting significant opportunities for the wind power industry and a noble mission bestowed by the times [1] - The global wind energy community is encouraged to unite in efforts towards achieving green and sustainable development [1]

ANCHOR REPORT Global Markets Research 14 October 2025 Eyes on margin recovery and offshore wind We believe China's wind power sector has turned a corner after years of price competition, as evidenced by the YTD recovery of wind turbine prices. We expect the demand for wind power to stay resilient over 2026-27F, as we believe the returns for wind power projects are likely to be relatively less impacted by the new power tariff policy due to better utilization rates. We believe the key supply-chain players are ...

One of Japan’s leading regions for offshore wind power is urging authorities to reissue a tender for two critical projects after trading house Mitsubishi withdrew from the planned developments https://t.co/0QWFluyS9U ...

Core Viewpoint - Orsted plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs by the end of 2027 to enhance competitiveness and refocus on the European market [1] Group 1: Company Strategy - The job cuts are part of Orsted's strategy to become more competitive in the wind power sector [1] - The company aims to refocus its efforts primarily on Europe, indicating a shift in operational priorities [1] Group 2: Market Context - Orsted has faced challenges this year due to regulatory actions from the Trump administration that have impacted wind power generation in the United States [2] - Despite these challenges, Orsted's shares saw a 1% increase in early European trading on the announcement day [2]

Skyborn Renewables, a unit of Blackrock's Global Infrastructure Partners, is looking to sell a stake in a major wind farm under development off Germany https://t.co/VUf42V0U2a ...

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Orsted A/S raised 60 billion Danish kroner ($9.4 billion) through a rights offering that’s critical for the company to tackle the downturn facing the wind power industry https://t.co/9sMjDk8P2Q ...

Renewable Energy Policy - Japan has indefinitely delayed an auction for offshore wind project funding [1] - The delay is pending a review of the investment climate [1] Industry Impact - This delay represents a setback to Japan's renewable energy expansion efforts [1]

Core Insights - Investors may overlook growth-oriented, profitable companies generating free cash flow (FCF) due to home country bias, but can benefit from international exposure through the VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GRIN) [1] Group 1: ETF Overview - GRIN tracks the Victory International Free Cash Flow Growth Index, targeting high-growth, international large-cap companies with potential for compounding FCF generation over time [2] - The Index uses FCF as a forward-looking measure, filtering companies based on FCF trends, FCF to return on invested capital, and growth prospects [2] Group 2: Importance of FCF - FCF is a key metric for assessing sustainable growth companies, indicating their ability to reinvest, offer dividends, or buy back stock, all contributing to shareholder value [3] - GRIN's indexed approach focuses on international companies exhibiting these characteristics, helping diversify portfolios concentrated in U.S. equities [3] Group 3: Notable Holdings - Rolls-Royce Holdings, a British aerospace and defense company, is a top holding in GRIN with a 3.88% allocation, potentially benefiting from increased military spending in the EU [4] - Siemens Energy, a German company, is experiencing record orders due to power demands from AI applications, crucial for Europe's power grid [5] - Siemens is also a leading wind power company, contrasting with the U.S. political agenda, highlighting missed opportunities for investors with a home country bias [6] - Sea Limited, based in Singapore, has seen a nearly 70% increase in value for the year as of 8/31/2025, capitalizing on e-commerce strength in Southeast Asia [7] Group 4: Diversification Strategies - For global diversification, investors can pair GRIN with other VictoryShares ETFs, such as the value-oriented VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO), which focuses on high-quality, large-cap U.S. stocks [8] - The VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GFLW) provides exposure to U.S. companies with high FCF profitability and growth potential [9]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - **Industry Focus**: The conference call primarily discusses the renewable energy sector in China, particularly in relation to the country's climate pledges and decarbonization efforts [2][4]. Core Insights and Arguments - **2035 Climate Pledges**: China's new climate targets for 2035 include: - A reduction of economy-wide net greenhouse gas emissions by 7% to 10% from peak levels [4][4]. - Increasing the share of non-fossil fuels in total energy consumption to over 30% from the current 19.7% [4][4]. - Expanding installed capacity of wind and solar power to over 3,600 GW, which is more than six times the 2020 levels [4][4]. - Scaling up total forest stock volume to over 24 billion cubic meters, surpassing the current level of 20 billion cubic meters [4][4]. - Making new energy vehicles (NEVs) mainstream, with NEVs accounting for 44.97% of all new automobile registrations in H1 2025 [4][4]. - Expanding the National Carbon Emissions Trading Market to cover major high-emission sectors [4][4]. - **Decarbonization Momentum**: The momentum for decarbonization remains strong, supported by anti-involution reforms, expansion of emissions trading systems (ETS), and green finance flows [8][8]. - **Investment Opportunities**: Key investment opportunities highlighted include companies such as Sinoma S&T, ZTT, CATL, XPeng, Li Auto, and Geely, which are positioned to benefit from the climate adaptation and resilience theme [8][8]. Additional Important Insights - **Wind and Solar Capacity**: The target for wind and solar capacity indicates an additional installation of 1,787 GW by 2035, with annual installations expected to average 179 GW from 2026 to 2035 [9][9]. - **Energy Storage Goals**: China has set a goal for energy storage systems (ESS) deployment of 180 GW cumulative capacity by 2027, implying an annual power capacity of approximately 35 GW during 2025-2027 [10][10]. - **Automotive Sector Trends**: Competition in the automotive sector is easing, with narrower discounts and more disciplined pricing strategies. However, sales and profitability pressures are expected to persist until market consolidation occurs [11][11]. - **Climate Adaptation Investments**: Climate adaptation is emerging as a core theme, with investments in technologies and infrastructure to withstand extreme weather conditions. Solutions mapped include climate monitoring systems, cooling technologies, resilient infrastructure, and water solutions [12][12]. - **Wind vs. Solar Installations**: Analysts expect new wind power installations to outpace solar due to better return profiles and robust demand from energy storage and power grid needs [13][13]. This summary encapsulates the key points discussed in the conference call, focusing on China's climate initiatives, investment opportunities, and sector-specific insights.