At the National Energy Work Conference held on December 15, 2024, it was emphasized that 2025 is a critical year for the conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan, and the advancement of energy initiatives is of significant importance.
From CNENERGYNEWS
At the National Energy Work Conference held on December 15, 2024, it was emphasized that 2025 is a critical year for the conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan, and the advancement of energy initiatives is of significant importance. Wang Hongzhi, Director of the National Energy Administration, highlighted that the goal is to establish the framework for a unified national power market by 2025.
Advancements in Wind and Solar Energy Development
Regarding the development of wind and solar energy, the government will release guiding policies to ensure the high-quality growth of the photovoltaic (PV) sector. The construction of large-scale wind and solar base projects in desert regions, including the second and third phases of the “Sage Desert” initiative, will be accelerated. Offshore wind energy projects will also be advanced, along with the expansion of distributed PV systems and decentralized wind power generation. Additionally, efforts to scale up concentrated solar power (CSP) development will be prioritized.
A national resource survey will be conducted to guide the rational development of renewable energy, ensuring optimal utilization and integration into the power grid. The goal is to add approximately 200 million kilowatts of wind and solar capacity in 2024, with renewable energy consumption surpassing 1.1 billion tons of standard coal equivalent.
Development of a New Power System
In the construction of a new power system, the National Energy Administration will approve key energy interconnection projects. These include transmission channels from Inner Mongolia to the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, from southeastern Tibet to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, from the Gansu Badain Jaran Desert to Sichuan, and from southern Xinjiang to Sichuan and Chongqing.
Furthermore, targeted actions will be taken to optimize the flexibility of the power system, enhance the quality of distribution networks, and upgrade coal-fired power plants. Pilot projects will be launched for new technologies and models such as grid-forming technologies, system-friendly renewable energy stations, and power coordination systems. The development of new energy storage solutions will be fast-tracked through pilot demonstrations, and the advancement of virtual power plants will be further promoted. Large-scale trials for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) interaction will also be initiated.