Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the energy and power equipment sectors [7] Core Viewpoints - The acceleration of the national unified electricity market is driving the construction of ultra-high voltage (UHV) projects, which are essential for achieving interconnection within the national grid [2][19] - The construction of UHV is not only to meet renewable energy consumption but also to address long-term energy imbalances, with significant demand for long-distance transmission solutions [14][41] - The report anticipates a peak in approvals for UHV projects, with expectations of 5-6 direct current (DC) and 3-4 alternating current (AC) projects approved in 2025, a significant increase from 2024 [3][45] Summary by Sections UHV Project Acceleration - The report predicts that the pace of UHV project approvals will accelerate, with an expected average of 6-7 UHV projects starting annually during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [1][3] - The expected annual order volume for UHV projects is projected to reach approximately 46 billion yuan, a 182% increase compared to the average winning bid amount from 2020 to 2024 [3][14] Market Dynamics - The UHV equipment market is characterized by high barriers to entry and concentrated profits, with major equipment components accounting for 80% of the market share [5][15] - Key suppliers such as State Grid NARI, Pinggao Electric, China XD Electric, and XJ Electric are expected to benefit significantly from the upward cycle of the sector [6][15] Back-to-Back Projects - Back-to-back DC transmission projects are crucial for addressing the power interconnection needs of adjacent provinces with asynchronous grids, with 5-6 projects expected to be approved within the year [4][16] - The report highlights that suppliers of converter transformers and converter valves are likely to see significant benefits from these projects [4][16] Financial Projections for Key Companies - State Grid NARI is projected to generate net profits of 1.15-1.64 billion yuan from each conventional/flexible DC UHV project, with an estimated profit elasticity of 1.1-1.6% [6][18] - Pinggao Electric is expected to earn 0.84/1.05 billion yuan from each DC/AC UHV project, with a profit elasticity of 4.2%/5.3% [6][18] - China XD Electric is projected to earn 2.4/1.2 billion yuan from each DC/AC UHV project, with a profit elasticity of 10.1%/5.0% [6][18] - XJ Electric is expected to generate net profits of 0.66-0.99 billion yuan from each conventional/flexible DC UHV project, with a profit elasticity of 3.1-4.7% [6][18]