GoodWe Launches First “Source-Grid-Load-Storage Intelligence” Energy Forum to Explore New Directions in Energy Development

On May 20, 2025, the “Source-Grid-Load-Storage Intelligence” Energy Forum, organized by GoodWe, was grandly held in Jinan. The forum focused on the transformation of the energy market under new policies, the integrated development of source, grid, load, and storage, and innovation in business models. Over a hundred guests, including government leaders, industry experts, corporate representatives, and financial institutions, gathered to discuss the opportunities and challenges of energy transition.

Focusing on New Policies: The Era of “Refined Operation” in Distributed Solar Storage

Jing Shikuan, former Deputy Director of the Shandong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology and an expert in defense science and technology, delivered a keynote address. He emphasized that the central government has elevated the construction of a new power system to a national strategy. China is accelerating the establishment of a new energy system and a new power system at an unprecedented pace. The integrated model of “Source-Grid-Load-Storage” is a key element in this process, facilitating a profound shift from “source following load” to “source-load interaction,” showcasing significant advantages in various aspects, thereby supporting the efficient and stable operation of the power system and the comprehensive utilization of energy resources. He praised GoodWe’s integrated development strategy, which aligns well with national strategies and injects strong momentum into energy reform.

Following that, Zhang Xiaobin, Executive Vice President and Secretary-General of the Shandong Solar Industry Association, presented on “Distributed Solar Storage Analysis Post-New Policies.” He provided an in-depth analysis of the new opportunities and challenges for distributed photovoltaics under the new policies set for 2025, emphasizing the need for renewable energy companies to enhance their refined management capabilities to adapt to market changes. He also shared new trends in distributed photovoltaic systems, including diversification of investment entities, shifts in strategic directions, and new models such as integrated source-grid-load-storage, green electricity direct supply, and virtual power plants.

Accelerating into the New Energy 3.0 Era

Dr. Ma Yifeng discussed the comprehensive decoding of energy and carbon policies, outlining the pathways for power system reform and renewable energy development. Over four transformative stages—”capitalizing on electricity, separating government and enterprise, separating generation and grid, and deepening power reform”—China has established a market framework that emphasizes “controlling the middle and liberating both ends.” The national unified electricity market is taking shape, with the proportion of market transactions expected to exceed 63% by 2024, while renewable energy installations exceed 40% and new energy storage capacities reach 30 million kW. Addressing the challenges of high renewable energy consumption, policies are focusing on electricity price reforms, green electricity trading, and virtual power plants to restructure the multi-dimensional value of electricity, pushing the energy system towards an efficient, zero-carbon, and sustainable transition.

Industry Pain Points and Opportunities

In the context of deepening power system reforms and energy transition, commercial storage is experiencing both “growing pains” and opportunities. Duan Mingxing, Secretary-General of the Energy Storage Leaders Alliance, presented on “The Growing Pains of Commercial Storage,” analyzing the current challenges in the storage market, including costs, safety, and business models. He emphasized that both policy support and technological innovation need to drive the sector forward. Only by continuously iterating understanding and strengthening value creation in response to policy and market dynamics can industry leaders emerge. In the future, commercial storage will adopt more flexible operational strategies and precise revenue models, becoming a crucial support for the integrated source-grid-load-storage systems, helping the energy system transition to a new era of efficiency, low carbon, and sustainability.

Technological Breakthroughs: GoodWe’s Integrated Strategy

Since the announcement of the “dual carbon” goals in 2020, GoodWe has recognized the necessity of power market reforms as renewable energy sources like wind and solar become more integrated into the grid. Wang Yingge, Vice President of GoodWe, shared insights on the company’s innovations in the source-grid-load-storage field during his presentation “Intelligence Across the Miles.” He highlighted that energy storage systems are key for balancing supply and demand, showcasing GoodWe’s technological advantages in commercial storage and microgrid applications. He also mentioned GoodWe’s zero-carbon demonstration projects, including the Guande Zero-Carbon Cottage, Zero-Carbon Industrial Park, and Suzhou Smart Energy Building, demonstrating the company’s active efforts in integrated source-grid-load-storage initiatives.

Roundtable Discussion: Charting the Future Path Under New Policies

The roundtable session, hosted by Wang Jin, Director of the National Energy Research Institute, engaged guests in discussions about the current energy policies. While the complexity and dynamic adjustments of these policies pose challenges for enterprises, they also inject new momentum for industry transformation and upgrading. With policy guidance, the scale and distribution logic of the market “pie” are being reshaped, causing short-term pressures on businesses but revealing long-term structural opportunities. In this context, innovative practices such as GoodWe’s integrated source-grid-load-storage strategy provide essential pathways for the industry to navigate the new policies.

Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Building

During the forum, GoodWe signed strategic cooperation agreements with multiple enterprises and financial institutions, including Zhejiang Xichu Smart Energy Co., Zhejiang Zheyin Financial Leasing, Suzhou Tonghe New Energy Group, Shandong Hydrogen Valley New Energy Research Institute, and Huaxia Financial Leasing. This signing marks a significant step for GoodWe in industry chain collaboration and resource integration. The forum has provided a forward-looking practical model for energy transition, with GoodWe poised to continue advancing energy digitalization. With technology as its spear and ecosystem as its shield, GoodWe aims to collaborate with partners to contribute to global green development.