On June 2, a significant shift in the foundational approach to power infrastructure development was highlighted by a key industry figure.

During the opening ceremony of the 19th International Solar Photovoltaic and Smart Energy (Shanghai) Conference, Wang Siqiang, President of the China Electric Power Construction Enterprise Association and Chairman of the Energy Transition and Development Committee at the International Finance Forum (IFF), addressed the gathering.

Key Industry Transformation

In his speech, Wang emphasized that the power construction sector is undergoing a profound transformation, moving away from pure scale expansion towards a focus on systemic coordination.

He noted that the past was characterized by a pursuit of numerical marvels in installed capacity, but under the new cycle of the "15th Five-Year Plan," the core logic of power construction has fundamentally changed.

Whether for massive desert and Gobi base projects or offshore wind power, the greatest challenge is no longer merely the installation of individual pieces of equipment.

New Challenges and Focus

The primary challenge now lies in addressing the issues of integration and grid stability that arise from high-penetration renewable energy sources.

This requires solving these problems through the coordinated interaction of generation, grid, load, and storage systems.

Future of Power Infrastructure

Wang pointed out that future power construction projects will not simply be about piling up steel and concrete.

Instead, they will represent a deep integration of the physical power grid with digital networks.

As power industry builders, it is essential to possess systemic thinking, organically combining energy storage, hydrogen energy, and traditional power construction practices.

The ultimate goal is to ensure that every unit of green electricity generated can be effectively transmitted and utilized.