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Shanghai Electric's Strong Performance in H1 2026

Shanghai Electric, one of the leading players in the electric power industry, has reported impressive financial results for the first half of 2026. The company announced a substantial year-on-year revenue increase of 16.6%, reaching 63.332 billion CNY (approximately 9.17 billion USD). Moreover, the company's net profit attributable to shareholders stood at 970 million CNY (around 140.49 million USD), marking an increase of 18.2%. This financial success is supported by a remarkable total of new orders valued at 100.39 billion CNY (nearly 14.54 billion USD), showcasing progress in energy transformation, advanced manufacturing, and international expansion.

Significant Growth Across Business Segments

Shanghai Electric's growth is largely attributed to its three main business pillars, which continue to drive long-term visibility and sustainability. The energy equipment segment was a standout performer, generating revenues of 36.558 billion CNY (approximately 5.29 billion USD) with a staggering growth rate of 21.4%. This growth is primarily driven by the expanding wind energy and energy storage sectors.

In contrast, the industrial equipment segment reported revenues of 18.954 billion CNY (about 2.75 billion USD), a modest increase of 1.9%. This sector's performance is underpinned by advancements in digital and smart technologies, enhancing its market position in machine tools, elevators, and industrial components. Lastly, the integrated services segment achieved revenues of 10.862 billion CNY (around 1.57 billion USD), reflecting a notable increase of 31.5% as the company enhances its capabilities in supply chain coordination and lifecycle services.

Breakdown of New Orders

The structure of new orders also reveals where growth is expected to continue. Among the new contracts received, the energy equipment sector accounted for a substantial 64.24 billion CNY (approx 9.30 billion USD). This includes new orders in various subsectors: 12.39 billion CNY (about 1.79 billion USD) for wind energy equipment, 11.44 billion CNY (around 1.66 billion USD) for energy storage systems, and 4.57 billion CNY (661.91 million USD) for nuclear energy equipment. Orders in the coal power segment reached 20.23 billion CNY (about 2.93 billion USD), while industrial equipment orders totaled 21.25 billion CNY (around 3.08 billion USD) and integrated services orders were 14.91 billion CNY (2.16 billion USD).

International Expansion and Localization Efforts

Shanghai Electric has made significant strides in its international projects and localized operations during this half-year period. The company successfully secured a contract for the second phase of the Dubai Palm Island project, involving the supply of 700 high-end elevators and related services through its subsidiary, Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevator.

Furthermore, Shanghai Electric has expanded into the European market, earning a contract to deliver low and high-voltage switchgear for a large-scale data center in Finland, marking its debut in this market segment. Additionally, a contract was signed for the second phase of the Stonehill energy storage project in the UK (50 MW/150 MWh), strengthening its strategic position in premium energy storage systems in Europe.

The company has built an international business management network with newly opened regional headquarters in Central Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa to bolster global commercial synergy and support localized operations in key markets.

Commitment to Innovation and Green Technologies

Shanghai Electric is focused on advancing green energy and high-end manufacturing technologies. Utilizing its patented whole-chain technology for 'green energy + biomass gasification to green methanol', the company has secured an EPC contract for a biomass green methanol production project with a capacity of 100,000 tons/year, currently under construction in Jilin's Taonan region.

In the field of new energy and high-end equipment, Shanghai Electric has managed key technologies in nuclear facility manufacturing and testing, with orders for offshore wind power surpassing 2 GW. The company also contributed to the full commissioning of the largest compressed air energy storage project in the world, located in the salt cavern of Huai'an.

Moreover, the company's humanoid robot “SUYUAN 2.0” made its domestic debut, featuring over 40 AI agents deployed across research, development, manufacturing, and maintenance. The SEunicloud industrial internet platform connected approximately 1.16 million devices and developed more than 60 industry-specific digital solutions.

As it moves forward, Shanghai Electric aims to enhance coordination and efficiency, pursue international expansion, and leverage digitalization, supporting top-tier, smart, green, and integrated business development.