Group 1: AIDC Power Equipment and Grid Industry - The AIDC power equipment sector has seen a general increase in the past two weeks, with the top three performers being uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) at +21.0%, high voltage direct current (HVDC) at +20.7%, and battery backup power (BBU) at +15.9% [1] - Recommendations for investment focus include four key areas: transformers and switchgear, UPS and HVDC, active power filters (APF), and server power supplies, with specific companies suggested such as Jinpan Technology, Mingyang Electric, Hezhong Electric, Shenghong Co., and Weilan Lithium [1] - For the grid sector, the national power engineering investment completion amount in July 2025 was 65.3 billion yuan, down 8.9% year-on-year, while the cumulative investment from January to July was 428.8 billion yuan, up 3.1% year-on-year [1] Group 2: Wind Power Industry - In July 2025, China's newly installed wind power capacity was 2.28 GW, a decrease of 44.0% year-on-year, while the cumulative new capacity from January to July reached 53.67 GW, an increase of 79.4% year-on-year, totaling 574.87 GW, which accounts for 15.7% of total installed capacity [1] - The wind power sector has also experienced a general increase in the past two weeks, with the top three performing segments being bearings at +14.9%, complete machines at +12.5%, and blades at +11.7% [1] Group 3: Offshore Wind and Onshore Wind Developments - Major projects in Jiangsu and Guangdong for offshore wind are set to commence in the first half of 2025, with expectations for planning, competitive allocation, bidding, and policies to be implemented in the second half of the year [2] - The annual average offshore wind installation during the 14th Five-Year Plan period is expected to exceed 20 GW, significantly surpassing the previous plan's levels [2] - The onshore wind industry is projected to reach 100 GW of installed capacity in 2025, marking a historical high, with component manufacturers experiencing simultaneous increases in volume and price, leading to substantial growth in annual performance [2] Group 4: Public Utilities and Environmental Protection - In August, the industrial power generation volume increased by 1.6% year-on-year, totaling 936.3 billion kWh, while the cumulative generation from January to August was 6419.3 billion kWh, reflecting a 1.5% year-on-year growth [3] - The Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission and Energy Bureau released a plan to deepen the market-oriented reform of renewable energy grid pricing, with existing project pricing set at 0.453 yuan per kWh [3]

Group 1: AIDC Power Equipment Industry - The AIDC power equipment sector has seen significant growth, with the top three performers being uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) at +21.0%, high voltage direct current (HVDC) at +20.7%, and battery backup power (BBU) at +15.9% [7] - Key companies in the sector include Kehua Data (+34.6%), Zhongheng Electric (+27.2%), and Xinwangda (+24.3%) [7] - The industry is expected to benefit from the ongoing domestic replacement of computing chips, with a shift in the data center value chain towards Chinese companies anticipated in 2025 [7][8] - Investment in national power engineering reached 653 billion yuan in July 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 8.9%, while cumulative investment for the first seven months was 4.288 trillion yuan, up 3.1% [9] Group 2: Wind Power Industry - As of September 2025, the cumulative public tender capacity for wind turbines in China is 68.6 GW, a decrease of 13% year-on-year, with onshore wind accounting for 64.3 GW [13] - The average winning bid price for onshore wind turbines (excluding towers) in 2025 is 1,533 yuan/kW [13] - The wind power sector has shown strong performance recently, with the top three segments being bearings (+14.9%), complete machines (+12.5%), and blades (+11.7%) [13] - The industry is expected to see significant growth in offshore wind projects, with annual installations projected to exceed 20 GW during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [13] Group 3: Home Appliance Industry - In August 2025, the production and sales of air conditioners exceeded expectations, with domestic sales increasing by 1% and exports declining by 4% [17] - The overall home appliance export value decreased by 6.2% year-on-year, with air conditioner exports under pressure while refrigerator exports saw a rebound [18] - The U.S. home appliance retail sales grew by 2.6% year-on-year in August, indicating stable demand despite tariff impacts [19] - The home appliance sector's relative performance increased by 2.04% recently, with key recommendations including Midea Group, Gree Electric, and Haier Smart Home [20] Group 4: Public Utilities and Environmental Protection - In August 2025, the industrial power generation volume increased by 1.6% year-on-year, with significant developments in renewable energy projects [21] - The Guangdong provincial government has released a plan to promote high-quality development in renewable energy, with specific pricing mechanisms for offshore wind and solar projects [21][22] - The public utilities sector is expected to benefit from ongoing policy support for renewable energy, with recommendations for leading companies in the sector [22] Group 5: Gold Mining Industry - The company operates in the gold mining sector, with a focus on resource expansion and strategic partnerships, including a long-term gold stream agreement with Zijin Mining [24][25] - The average gold resource grade is 8.26 grams per ton, with a total resource volume of 55 tons, and projected revenues of 1.6 billion HKD in 2024 [24] - The company anticipates a significant increase in net profit over the next three years, with a projected growth rate of 269% in 2025 [26]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the AIDC power equipment and grid industry is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The AIDC power equipment sector has seen a general increase in the past two weeks, with the top three performers being Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) (+21.0%), High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) (+20.7%), and Battery Backup Unit (BBU) (+15.9%) [4] - The industry perspective indicates that global giants like Vertiv, Eaton, and Schneider have established strong product lines and solution capabilities in the data center power equipment sector, while domestic companies are gaining competitive advantages in various segments [4] - The year 2025 is anticipated to be a pivotal year for global AIDC construction, with significant capital expenditures expected from major cloud providers [4] - The report suggests focusing on technological innovations in data center power distribution, particularly the adoption of 800V HVDC and solid-state transformers [4] Summary by Sections AIDC Power Equipment - The demand for AIDC power equipment is projected to grow significantly, with an expected annual average growth rate of 20% from 2025 to 2030 [12] - The estimated market space for various AIDC power equipment by 2030 includes: transformers (85 billion), medium and low voltage switchgear (341 billion), UPS (41 billion), HVDC (380 billion), and solid-state transformers (239 billion) [12] - The report highlights the importance of focusing on four key areas: transformer/switchgear, UPS/HVDC, active power filters (APF), and server power supply [4] Grid Industry - The national power engineering investment completion amount for July 2025 was 65.3 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 8.9%, while the cumulative investment from January to July was 428.8 billion, an increase of 3.1% [31] - The national grid engineering investment completion amount for July 2025 was 40.4 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 0.7%, with a cumulative investment of 331.5 billion from January to July, reflecting a 12.5% year-on-year increase [32] - The report indicates that the bidding for ultra-high voltage projects is expected to see a concentrated release in the second half of 2025, with related companies maintaining strong performance certainty and scarcity [4] - The report recommends focusing on three main areas in the grid sector: ultra-high voltage orders and deliveries, virtual power plants, and the international expansion of power equipment [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the power supply industry [4]. Core Viewpoints - The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the demand for intelligent computing data centers (AIDC), which require enhanced power supply and distribution infrastructure [4][9]. - The performance of AI chips is significantly improving, leading to an expected increase in both volume and price for server power supplies [4]. - The power supply architecture is anticipated to evolve from UPS to HVDC systems, enhancing efficiency and reliability [4]. - Investment suggestions include focusing on companies involved in server power supply, HVDC technology, and backup power solutions [4]. Summary by Sections 1. AI Trends and Power Supply Demand - The construction of intelligent computing centers is expected to accelerate due to the AI wave, enhancing the efficiency of data centers [9]. - The power supply infrastructure is likely to undergo iterative upgrades to meet the growing demands of AI applications [19]. 2. AI Server Power Supply Upgrades - The global AI market reached approximately 1,187.9 billion yuan in 2023, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 35% until 2030 [41]. - AI server power supply performance is expected to improve, leading to increased demand for high-power solutions [41][56]. - The transition from UPS to HVDC systems is anticipated to enhance efficiency and reliability in data centers [66][82]. 3. Investment Recommendations - Companies to watch include: 1. Server power supply manufacturers like Megmeet and Euron. 2. HVDC technology providers such as Zhongheng Electric and Hewei Electric. 3. Backup power solution providers like Yiwei Lithium Energy and Weilan Lithium Core [4].