Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the industry [6] Core Insights - The National Energy Administration has initiated the first batch of pilot projects for the construction of a new power system, focusing on seven key directions to enhance the integration and consumption capacity of renewable energy [3][19][20] - Zhejiang Province has released a demand-side management plan for summer peak electricity demand in 2025, aiming to reduce peak load by over 1GW through various measures including time-of-use pricing and encouraging user-side energy storage participation [4][27][28] Summary by Sections Market Review - From June 3 to June 6, the gas and water sectors increased by 1.15% and 0.64% respectively, while the environmental and power sectors decreased by 0.07% and 0.60%, with the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index rising by 0.88% during the same period [12][10] Industry Perspectives - The pilot projects for the new power system will explore new technologies and models, addressing bottlenecks in renewable energy development and enhancing the reliability of power supply [3][19][20] - The pilot focuses on seven areas: grid-structured technology, system-friendly renewable power plants, smart microgrids, collaboration between computing power and electricity, virtual power plants, large-scale high-proportion renewable energy delivery, and new-generation coal power [19][20][24] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends specific companies within various sectors: - For thermal power: Jiangsu Guoxin is recommended, while Sheneng Co. and Zhejiang Energy Power are given cautious recommendations [4] - For nuclear power: China National Nuclear Power and China General Nuclear Power are cautiously recommended [4] - For hydropower: Changjiang Power is recommended, with cautious recommendations for Huaneng Hydropower and Qianyuan Power [4] - For green energy: Attention is suggested for Three Gorges Energy and Jiangsu New Energy, with cautious recommendations for Longyuan Power and Zhejiang New Energy [4] - For environmental protection: Yongxing Co., Huaguang Huaneng, and Xuedilong are recommended, with cautious recommendations for United Water and attention for Fuzhi Environmental Protection and Dayu Water Saving [4]

Core Viewpoint - The National Energy Administration has initiated the first batch of pilot projects for the construction of a new power system, focusing on seven key areas to drive innovation and breakthroughs in technology and operational models [1][2][3]. Group 1: Overall Requirements - The pilot projects will focus on cutting-edge directions related to the new power system, utilizing typical projects for single-direction trials and typical cities for multi-direction comprehensive trials [3][4]. - The seven key areas for initial pilot work include grid-structured technology, system-friendly renewable power plants, smart microgrids, collaboration between computing power and electricity, virtual power plants, large-scale high-proportion renewable energy delivery, and new-generation coal power [3][4]. Group 2: Pilot Directions - **Grid-Structured Technology**: Focus on weak grid areas with high renewable energy integration, applying new energy/grid control technologies to enhance stability and supply security [5]. - **System-Friendly Renewable Power Plants**: New or upgraded renewable power plants will be built in areas with tight supply or high consumption pressure, improving system friendliness and output reliability [6]. - **Smart Microgrids**: Development of smart microgrid projects to enhance self-regulation and balance capabilities, increasing the proportion of self-consumed renewable energy [6]. - **Collaboration Between Computing Power and Electricity**: Planning and layout of computing power and electricity projects in resource-rich areas to increase the proportion of green electricity for data centers [7]. - **Virtual Power Plants**: Establishing various types of virtual power plants to aggregate distributed energy resources and enhance flexibility in power supply [8]. - **Large-Scale High-Proportion Renewable Energy Delivery**: Focus on developing renewable energy bases in northwest and southwest regions, optimizing transmission systems to increase green electricity delivery [9]. - **New-Generation Coal Power**: Promoting pilot projects for existing and new coal power units to meet clean carbon reduction and efficient regulation standards [9]. Group 3: Implementation Organization - **Pilot Application**: Provincial energy authorities or central enterprises will organize the submission of pilot applications, with specific requirements for new-generation coal power projects [10]. - **Pilot Review**: The National Energy Administration will establish a review process to select projects for the first batch of pilots based on feasibility and technical-economic criteria [12]. - **Project Implementation**: Local energy authorities and project units must adhere to the approved pilot plans, with any significant changes requiring approval [13]. - **Support Policies**: Various levels of energy authorities will work to create a favorable policy environment for pilot projects, including financial support for eligible projects [13]. - **Evaluation and Promotion**: The National Energy Administration will conduct comprehensive evaluations of pilot projects and promote successful technologies and models [13].