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Summary of the Conference Call on China Wind Industry Industry Overview - The focus is on the **China Wind Industry**, particularly during the **15th Five-Year Plan (FYP)**, with a positive outlook on wind installations and offshore deep-sea developments [2][3][4][22]. Key Points Wind Installation Demand - **Forecast for Wind Installations**: Expected to reach **110-120 GW** annually from **2026 to 2030**, with onshore installations stabilizing at approximately **90 GW** and offshore installations between **15-20 GW** per year from **2027 to 2030** [3][22]. - **Investment Appeal**: Wind power is seen as more attractive compared to solar energy post-Document No.136, supported by national energy transition targets [3][24]. Offshore Deep-Sea Developments - **Acceleration of Projects**: Significant progress is anticipated in offshore deep-sea projects, with a preliminary pipeline of **~100 GW** and expected annual installations starting at over **10 GW** during the 15th FYP [4][23]. - **Policy Support**: Clearer policy guidance is expected to be announced, enhancing the development of deep-sea offshore wind [4][24]. European Market Dynamics - **Contracts for Difference (CfD)**: The UK's recent **AR7 CfD** auction awarded **8.4 GW** of offshore wind capacity, a **58% increase** from the previous round, indicating strong demand and export opportunities for Chinese suppliers [5][43]. - **Export Opportunities**: The expanding European offshore wind market is expected to drive demand for Chinese components, including wind turbine parts and submarine cables [5][43]. Company Preferences and Ratings - **Component Suppliers Preferred**: Preference is given to component suppliers like **ZTT**, **Sinoma S&T**, and **Riyue** due to their strong earnings growth outlook and margin recovery potential [6][14][15]. - **OEMs Outlook**: The business turnaround for wind turbine OEMs has largely been priced in, with expectations of stable onshore WTG prices and slight declines in offshore prices [15][37]. Market Performance - **Stock Performance in 2025**: Wind equipment stocks rallied between **3.6% to 177.8%**, outperforming market indices, attributed to an industry turnaround after a down cycle [12][17]. - **Future Expectations**: Key component players are expected to outperform OEMs in 2026 due to ongoing margin improvements and favorable raw material costs [13][17]. Competitive Landscape - **Market Consolidation**: The onshore wind market has become more consolidated, with the top three players increasing their market share from **44.3%** in 2024 to **48.2%** in 2025 [30][31]. - **Fragmentation in Offshore Market**: The offshore market remains fragmented, with new entrants gaining market share, leading to a decline in the combined market share of the top three players from **80.0%** to **53.4%** [32]. Additional Insights - **Tendering Trends**: Public WTG tenders fell by **14.3%** in 2025, but new installations remained robust, with a **59.4% YoY increase** in the final year of the 14th FYP [20][25]. - **Price Trends**: Onshore WTG prices increased by **5-10% YoY**, while offshore prices saw a decline of **4-7% YoY** due to a more fragmented competitive landscape [36][38]. This summary encapsulates the key insights and forecasts regarding the China wind industry, highlighting the positive outlook for installations, the importance of offshore developments, and the dynamics of the European market that favor Chinese suppliers.

Group 1: Aerospace Industry Developments - The aerospace equipment sector saw a strong rally, with the index rising over 3% and reaching a new historical high [2][12] - The Shanghai Stock Exchange released guidelines supporting commercial rocket companies to list on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, which is crucial for the commercialization phase of the industry [4][14] - According to Wind statistics, at least five rocket companies are currently in the IPO process, with the commercial aerospace industry expected to reach a total financing of 18.6 billion yuan by 2025, a 32% year-on-year increase [4][14] Group 2: Wind Power Industry Growth - The wind power sector experienced significant gains, with the index rising over 3% to a two-and-a-half-month high, and several companies hitting their daily price limits [7][16] - Since the signing of a self-regulatory agreement among wind turbine manufacturers, the bidding price for wind turbines has not fallen below 1,400 yuan per kilowatt, establishing a cost baseline [18] - By the end of Q3 2025, China's cumulative wind power capacity is projected to reach 582 million kilowatts, a 21.3% increase year-on-year, with significant revenue growth in the wind power industry [9][18]

Core Insights - The National Energy Administration reported that as of the end of November, the total installed power generation capacity in China reached 3.79 billion kilowatts, representing a year-on-year growth of 17.1% [1] - Solar power generation capacity reached 1.16 billion kilowatts, with a year-on-year increase of 41.9%, while wind power capacity surpassed 600 million kilowatts, growing by 22.4% [1] - China's wind power capacity has ranked first globally for 15 consecutive years, with projections for 2025 indicating the commissioning of the world's largest 26-megawatt offshore wind turbine and other significant projects [1] Industry Developments - In 2000, China's wind power installed capacity was less than 400,000 kilowatts, primarily relying on imported equipment. Currently, China supplies approximately 70% of the global wind power equipment [1] - Over the past decade, China has contributed to a more than 60% reduction in global wind power costs. The onshore wind power cost in regions with good wind resources has dropped to 0.1-0.15 yuan per kilowatt-hour, while the average cost for nearshore offshore wind power is about 0.33 yuan per kilowatt-hour, making wind power a competitive energy source [1]

Group 1 - GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) is considered a recession-proof stock pick by Jim Cramer despite a recent downgrade from RBC Capital, which lowered the price target from $631 to $601 [2][4] - The company faced a setback when a wind turbine blade at Iberdrola's Flyers Creek wind farm in Australia was damaged, prompting a statewide safety review of wind turbines [2] - Jim Cramer highlights the rising demand for power due to the increasing number of AI data centers, which positions GE Vernova favorably in the market [3][4] Group 2 - GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company focused on electrification and decarbonization, having officially spun off from General Electric on April 2, 2024 [4] - The company has strong institutional support, with 106 hedge funds invested in its stock, indicating confidence in its long-term prospects [4]

Group 1 - GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) has seen its shares increase by 87% year-to-date, attributed to strong earnings performance and other catalysts [2] - Jim Cramer considers GE Vernova Inc. as a leading stock in the nuclear energy sector, believing it is well-positioned for nuclear plant construction [2] - The company is also linked to the data center industry, with expectations of increased power demand driven by AI data centers [2] Group 2 - GE Vernova Inc. has been in the news for its wind turbine business, which has faced challenges due to changing political support for wind power generation projects [2] - Cramer emphasizes the necessity of wind energy in the future energy landscape, indicating that GE Vernova must commit to building more turbines [3]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is Attractive [5][31]. Core Insights - New wind installations in China reached 46GW from January to May 2025, representing a 134% year-over-year increase, with May alone accounting for 26.5GW [5][8]. - Wind turbine public tenders totaled 61GW in the first half of 2025, with 49GW for onshore and 12GW for offshore, marking a 17% year-over-year increase [8]. - The average onshore wind turbine (WTG) ASP (tower excluded) was Rmb1,474/kW, up 4% year-over-year but down 11% month-over-month; offshore WTG ASP (tower included) averaged Rmb2,957/kW, down 13% month-over-month [8]. - As of the end of June 2025, 19.2GW of offshore wind projects were under construction, with 2.5GW newly commissioned year-to-date [8]. Summary by Sections Wind Power Installations - New wind installations were 46GW from January to May 2025, up 134% year-over-year, with May recording 26.5GW [5][8]. Tender and Pricing Overview - Wind turbine public tenders were 61GW in 1H25, with 49GW onshore and 12GW offshore, up 17% year-over-year [8]. - Onshore WTG ASP (tower excluded) averaged Rmb1,474/kW, up 4% year-over-year, while offshore WTG (tower included) averaged Rmb2,957/kW, down 13% month-over-month [8]. Project Development - Offshore wind projects: 19.2GW under construction as of end June, and 2.5GW newly commissioned year-to-date [8].