National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration: Guiding Opinions on Promoting High-quality Development of Power Grid

of the State Energy Administration of the

State Development and Reform Commission on Promoting

the High-quality Development of Power Grids Development and Reform Energy [2025] No.1710

. The Development and Reform Commission and the Energy Administration of all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government and Sinkiang Production and Construction Corps. Agencies of the National Energy Administration and relevant central enterprises:

As a hub platform connecting power production and consumption, the power grid is the core link to speed up the construction of a new power system. In order to meet the needs of green and low-carbon energy transformation, support the large-scale and high-proportion development of new energy, ensure the safe operation of large power grids and reliable power supply, serve the construction of a unified national power market, and meet the people's demand for high-quality electricity, the following suggestions are put forward to promote the high-quality development of power grids.

First,

under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, we should thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th and 20th Plenary sessions of the CPC, completely, accurately and comprehensively implement the new development concept, implement the new energy security strategy of "four revolutions and one cooperation", thoroughly implement the energy law, and strive to build a well-off society in an all-round way. Give full play to the advantages of the new national system, adhere to the principle of "unified planning and construction, coordinated operation and control, through security management, innovative technology management", speed up the construction of a new power grid platform with micro-coordination of main distribution, improve the supervision mechanism of natural monopoly business of power grid, and provide strong power support for promoting Chinese-style modernization.

By 2030, a new power grid platform with the main power grid and distribution network as the important foundation and the smart micro-grid as the beneficial supplement will be initially built, and the main distribution micro-grid will form an organic whole with clear interface, perfect function, intelligent operation and efficient interaction. The ability to optimize the allocation of power grid resources has been effectively enhanced, and the scale of "West-to-East Power Transmission" has exceeded 4.

By 2035, the development of the main power grid, distribution network and smart micro-grid will be fully coordinated, the security management mechanism of power grids at all levels will be improved, the level of intellectualization and digitalization of power grid facilities in the whole life cycle will be significantly improved, and the power grid will be fully integrated. Effectively support the safe and stable operation of the new power system and the healthy development of various grid-connected entities, support the realization of the goal of national independent contribution, and provide a strong power guarantee for the basic realization of socialist modernization.

2. Define the functional orientation

of the new power grid platform (1) Strengthen the role of the new power system hub platform. Actively adapt to the security and stability of power system with high penetration of new energy, efficient absorption of new energy and the needs of power system reform, support the construction of a unified national power market, and build a new power grid platform with safety, reliability, flexibility, controllability, flexibility, efficiency and intelligent integration. Strengthen multi-level coordinated planning, construction, regulation and operation of main power grid, distribution network and smart micro-grid, give full play to the role of various power sources, realize the comprehensive balance of power system, and promote the free flow of electric energy in a wide area.

(2) Tamping the attribute positioning of public infrastructure of power grid. We should adhere to the core concept and service purpose of "people's power industry for the people", safeguard and improve people's livelihood in high-quality development, improve the level of universal power service, and meet the diverse needs of the people for electricity. Improve the fair and open level of power grid to all kinds of grid-connected entities, optimize the technical standards and management processes of grid-connected access, and serve the healthy development of new power formats such as distributed energy, integration of source, network, load and storage, direct connection of green power and virtual power plants.

3. Strengthen the unified planning and construction

of power grids at all levels (3) Optimize the coordinated development pattern of main distribution and microgrid. We should adhere to unified planning and promote the development of main power grid, distribution network and smart micro-grid. The main power grid will lay a solid foundation for power security, consolidate the physical foundation of the unified national power market, and support the wide-area allocation of clean energy resources. The distribution network is fully coupled with the main power grid, carrying open access and two-way interaction of diversified sources and loads, supporting the rational development of distributed new energy, and comprehensively enhancing the power supply guarantee capacity. As a new power carrier with self-balancing and self-regulating capabilities, smart micro-grid supports multi-subject access, integrates into the green energy scenario of end-users, promotes the development of new energy nearby and local consumption, and improves the reliability of power supply in remote areas and at the end of the grid.

(4) Promoting the planning and construction of trans-provincial and trans-regional transmission channels in an orderly manner. We should adhere to the "chess game" of the whole country, take demand as the guide, scientifically optimize the flow of electricity throughout the country, and serve the development and absorption of clean energy bases such as "Shago wasteland" and water scenery. Ensure the safety of large power grids, make every effort to break the constraints of corridors, and maintain the rational planning and construction rhythm of transmission channels. Combined with the price signal of electricity market, the efficiency and economy of transmission will be improved, and the proportion of clean energy transmission will be steadily increased. Promote the transformation and upgrading of qualified stock transmission channels.

(5) Optimizing and upgrading the main grid structure of the power grid. We will adhere to the national interconnection pattern with six regional synchronous power grids as the main body, and promote the coordinated development of AC and DC power grids and the sending and receiving ends. We will strengthen inter-regional and inter-provincial power grid liaison and mutual aid capabilities, support peak staggering and mutual aid, and promote the sharing of reserve capacity and adjustable resources. Optimize the UHV (EHV) AC grid by layers and zones, and explore and verify the flexible layout of local DC network. Overall planning and construction of offshore transmission network, and exploring the integrated planning and construction mode of land and sea according to local conditions. We will continue to promote the construction of power grids in border areas and steadily promote cross-border power interconnection and cooperation.

(Six) speed up the construction of new distribution systems. Implementing the strategic requirements of new urbanization and rural revitalization, planning the layout of power transformation and distribution facilities moderately ahead of schedule, and improving the standards of local planning and design and disaster provention and control differently. Promote the flexible, intelligent and digital transformation of distribution network, realize the transformation of distribution network from traditional passive one-way radiation network to active two-way interactive system, support the construction of distributed independent

(7) Plan and construct smart micro-grid according to local conditions. Taking into account efficiency and fairness, aiming at "self-balancing, self-regulating and self-security", fully considering the diversified energy needs of users, and strengthening the allocation function of smart micro-grid for multi-energy resources. Enhance the intelligent regulation and control ability and operation matching degree of each element of the internal source, network, load and storage of the smart micro-grid, and gradually increase the proportion of new energy self-use. Support smart microgrid to achieve flexible grid-connected and off-grid operation on the premise of equal economic, social and security responsibilities.

(Eight) increase investment in power grids. Implementing the major strategic deployment of the state, moderately and not excessively ahead of schedule to carry out power grid investment and construction, intensify the transformation and upgrading of the stock power grid, and ensure the construction of new power systems. Encourage qualified private capital to participate in power grid investment and construction. Optimize the assessment and management mechanism of investment and operation of power grid enterprises.

4. Constructing a new power dispatching system

(9) Strengthening the top-level design of power dispatching. Insist on unified dispatch and hierarchical management. Following the development law of high proportion of new energy and power electronization in power system, we should speed up the construction of a new power dispatching system with coordinated operation of network sources, safe and active defense, resource market allocation and digital intelligent technology, enhance the flexibility and adaptability of power dispatching, and efficiently link up with the operation of power market.

(Ten) improve the power dispatching management system. Construct a dispatching mechanism that adapts to multiple power grid forms, multiple dispatching objects and multiple business modes, and promote the transformation of power grid regulation and control mode from the main power grid to the main distribution micro-grid. Establish a power grid dispatching and operation mechanism adapted to the power market. Explore new modes of collaborative operation and control, such as "Shago wasteland", water scenery, and new power formats.

(11) Enhance the ability of power grid regulation and operation. To build a power dispatching and control system with integrated intelligent perception, centralized analysis and decision-making, distributed monitoring and control, and efficient coordination at the cloud edge. Optimize the production organization mode of dispatching, and improve the real-time regulation and control of power grid and the level of security and stability. We will actively promote the regulation and control capacity building of new grid-connected entities such as distributed new energy and new energy storage, and realize the coordinated and optimal dispatch of multiple and massive resources. Strengthen the personnel strength and support system of city (prefecture) and county (allocation).

5. Enhancing the ability

of power grid security management (12) Improving the pattern of coordinated management of power grid security. Compact the power safety responsibility of the whole link of source network load storage, and scientifically define the responsibility boundary between the power grid and all kinds of grid-connected subjects. Strictly implement the guidelines for power system security and stability, and optimize the "three lines of defense". Strictly monitor and assess the grid-related performance of power frequency modulation and voltage regulation, and strengthen the construction of reactive power support capacity of the system. Strengthen the management of users' network and enhance users' awareness of network security. We will improve the technical supervision system of the power industry, actively cultivate the technical service market of the power industry, and improve the technical supervision mechanism related to the network.

(13) Strengthen the ability of risk identification and management of power grid security. Fully drawing lessons from the international blackout accident, according to the principle of "comprehensive assessment, first drop, then control, dynamic management", the provention and control mechanism of power grid security risk covering all elements of the main distribution microgrid is established. Deepen the research on the dynamic characteristics and fault evolution mechanism of the new power system. Strengthen power grid operation monitoring, early warning, prevention and control, and strengthen power network security defense. Establish and improve the power grid data security management system, and continuously improve the level of power grid data security protection.

(Fourteen) strengthen the construction of power grid emergency response capacity. We will build a power emergency response system featuring "government-enterprise coordination, internal and external linkage, and multiple guarantees", strengthen the coordination and interaction between primary energy sources such as coal and natural gas and power emergency response, and comprehensively enhance the power emergency response capacity. To formulate a bottom-guaranteed power supply scheme for the power grid under extreme conditions, enhance the power supply guarantee capability of the power grid to cope with natural disasters and key areas, key parts and important users, and optimize and improve the black start measures of the power grid. We will improve the contingency plan for large-scale blackouts and conduct regular emergency drills.

6. Promoting the Development

of Power Grid Enabling by New Quality Productivity (15) Strengthening the Key Technologies of Power Grid. Relying on major national science and technology projects such as smart grid, we will promote the development and application of advanced technologies for new grid platforms. Research and break through the key technologies of new power system stability analysis and control, and tackle the key technologies of coordinated planning and operation dispatching of main and distribution microgrids. Facing the application scenarios of "Shage wasteland", water scenery, high altitude and deep sea, we will tackle key technologies such as large-capacity flexible DC, new energy island transmission and low-frequency transmission, and pilot long-distance transmission of 100% new energy bases. High-performance power equipment such as large-capacity circuit breakers and ultra-long distance AC and DC GIL will be developed and applied to speed up the engineering verification and popularization of grid-type technology.

(16) Promote the development of artificial intelligence technology and digital technology enabling power grid. Promote the integration of digital technology and data elements into power grid business, and promote the in-depth application of artificial intelligence technology in power grid planning and construction, equipment management, regulation and operation, power supply services, security and defense. Combined with the development of advanced technologies such as quantum communication, IOT perception and 5G-a/6G, the application scenarios in the field of power grid will be expanded. Promote the integration and development of network infrastructure and power grid.

(17) Strengthen the guidance of power grid technical standards. We will build a new standard system for power grid platforms, strengthen the layout of standards in frontier technology areas, and simultaneously formulate key technical standards around major scientific and technological innovations in power grids. We will improve the technical standards for the security and stability of the power system and the intelligent dispatching of the power grid, and establish a system framework for the technical standards for the construction of the network, the new format of the network and the regulation and control.

7. Promoting all-round service of power grid for people's livelihood

(18) Enhancing the ability of urban and rural power service security. We should crack the blocking points of people's livelihood, actively carry out the standardized transformation of power supply facilities in urban villages and old urban districts, and strengthen the power supply guarantee in non-direct power supply districts. Speed up the completion of rural distribution network short board, to achieve steady improvement in power supply reliability and voltage qualification rate. Strengthen the construction and transformation of coal-to-electricity supporting power grid and power supply guarantee to support the continuous and stable operation of clean heating in the northern region. We should guide the coordinated layout of distributed generation and urban and rural power grids, enhance the ability of power grids to accept, allocate and regulate distributed new energy, and strengthen the role of distributed new energy in improving people's livelihood.

(19) Supporting the construction of high-quality charging infrastructure system. Promote the integration of vehicles, piles (stations) and networks, scientifically link up the layout of charging facilities and the construction and transformation of distribution networks, and support the orderly construction of high-power charging facilities. Optimize the process of charging pile installation and connection, promote the construction of new residential charging facilities to meet the standards, and improve the conditions of building piles in residential areas and rural areas. Promote intelligent charging and discharging facilities in an orderly manner, gradually expand the application scope of vehicle-network interaction, and improve the friendly interaction between power grid and charging and discharging behavior.

(Twenty) optimize the business environment of electricity consumption. We will create a modern business environment for electricity consumption in an all-round way, further consolidate and upgrade the "30" service, and expand the scope of "zero investment" in low-voltage power supply to all kinds of private economic organizations below 160 kilowatts. Standardize the implementation of the "three provinces" service, actively and accurately meet the needs of users for telegraph installation, and explore the whole process of digital intelligent electricity service. We will study and establish a mechanism for accepting electricity in one place and coordinating it in many places, so as to promote the efficient operation of electricity consumption across provinces. Strengthen power quality management. We will further improve the service quality and efficiency of the 95598 power supply hotline and meet the people's demand for electricity with high quality.

8. Strengthen the supervision and management

of power grids (21) Optimize the management mechanism of power grid planning. We will improve the power grid planning and management system, coordinate and optimize inter-provincial and inter-regional transmission channels and backbone grids, carry out regular and rolling power system design, and guide local governments to scientifically formulate distribution network planning. Do a good job of fully linking up power planning with land and space planning. Seriously implement the plan, strengthen the monitoring and supervision of the implementation of power planning, and timely carry out project optimization and adjustment.

(22) Strengthen the overall coordination of different power grid operators. The state unifies the planning and layout of power grid projects across the operating areas of power grid enterprises, so as to enhance the power transmission and mutual aid capacity across the operating areas. According to the principle of one subject, the relevant power grid enterprises should negotiate and clarify the main body of construction and operation and the mode of cooperation. We will continue to promote local small power grids to strengthen the construction of distribution facilities and gradually straighten out the development mechanism of integration with large power grids.

(twenty-three) improve the regulatory rules of transmission and distribution price. To meet the needs of new power system construction, the two-part system or single capacity system will be explored for projects that mainly transmit clean energy or have the function of interconnection, and the single capacity system will be implemented for new formats such as new energy consumption nearby. To study and establish a system for clearing the permitted income of power grid enterprises. Improve the supervision and examination methods of transmission and distribution costs and consolidate the pricing basis.

(twenty-four) strengthen the supervision of natural monopoly business of power grid. We will improve the supervision mechanism for the independent operation of transmission and distribution links, strengthen the normal supervision of the implementation of the licensing management system, fair opening and grid-connected service quality of power grid enterprises, and deepen the penetrating supervision of power dispatching agencies and power trading centers. Supervise the scope of monopoly and competitive business of power grid enterprises to prevent the extension of natural monopoly links to upstream and downstream competitive links. We will strengthen the supervision of power grid enterprises in purchasing electricity as agents, and promote all industrial and commercial users to enter the electricity market in an orderly manner. We will continue to evaluate the effectiveness of power grid investment and improve the efficiency of power grid utilization. Give full play to the role of 12398 energy supervision hotline and strengthen the supervision of power supply services.

(25) Improve the efficiency of power grid safety supervision. Improve the list of powers and responsibilities of power grid safety supervision, strengthen the closed-loop supervision of the whole process of power grid safety risk management and control, and urge all parties to implement major risk management and control measures and governance proposals of the power system. Promote the application of new regulatory mechanism with safety credit as the core, and strictly investigate power grid safety accidents. Strengthen the safety supervision of new grid-connected entities.

9. Organizational guarantee

(26) Compacting the responsibilities of all parties. The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration have promoted the high-quality development of the power grid as a whole. The dispatched agencies of the National Energy Administration shall perform their duties of territorial supervision and report major problems in a timely manner. Local authorities should fulfill their territorial responsibilities, formulate specific work measures and promote their implementation. Power grid enterprises should fulfill their main responsibilities and implement various policies and measures in detail. All kinds of grid-connected entities actively participate in ensuring reliable power supply and safe operation of the power grid.

(twenty-seven) strengthen factor guarantee. Establish a central-local coordination mechanism for the construction of key power grid projects, and coordinate and promote the guarantee of site corridor resources. We should make good use of existing funding channels to support the construction of rural power grids in remote areas, poverty-stricken areas and old revolutionary areas, as well as the renewal and technological transformation of transmission and distribution equipment. Explore the implementation of parallel approval, notification commitment system and other approval modes to speed up the landing of power grid projects.

(28) Creating an atmosphere for development. We will accelerate the revision of laws and regulations related to the power grid. Enterprises should be guided to actively participate in the construction of new power grid platforms, and the advanced practices, successful experiences and typical models of high-quality development of power grids should be summarized and promoted in a timely manner. Combining with the pilot project of new power system construction, we will promote the pilot application of new technology and new mode of new power grid platform.