Summary of Power Industry Policies – May 2025, Issue 2

Power Industry Policies

1. Release of Administrative Penalty Discretionary Rules by the National Development and Reform Commission
   On May 13, the National Development and Reform Commission issued the Administrative Penalty Discretionary Rules.
2. State Energy Administration: Management of Power Facility License Renewal and Extension
   On May 13, the State Energy Administration announced a notice regarding the management of power facility license renewal and extension.
3. State Council’s 2025 Legislation Work Plan: Preparation for Review of the Power Law Revision Draft
   On May 14, the General Office of the State Council released a notice on the 2025 Legislation Work Plan. The document specifies plans to prepare for the review of several draft laws, including the Power Law, aimed at promoting high-quality development and building a high-level socialist market economy system.

New Energy Policies

1. Liaoning Issues 8.35GW of Wind and Solar Project Indicators for 2025
   On May 9, the Liaoning Provincial Development and Reform Commission announced an open consultation for the construction plan of the third batch of wind and solar power projects in 2025, totaling 8.35 million kilowatts.
2. Inner Mongolia Seeks Opinions on Distributed Solar Project Management Implementation Rules
   On May 9, the Inner Mongolia Energy Bureau publicly sought opinions on the implementation rules for managing the development of distributed solar projects.
3. Shanxi Plans to Abolish 591.95MW Wind and Solar Projects
   On May 12, the Shanxi Energy Bureau published the first batch of wind and solar project cancellations for 2025, proposing to terminate 14 projects totaling approximately 591,947 kilowatts.
4. Gansu Pingliang City Announces Open Capacity for Distributed Solar Access
   The development and reform bureau of Pingliang City released data regarding available capacity for distributed solar connection for the second quarter of 2025.
5. Hainan Publishes Open Capacity for Distributed Solar Access in Q1
   Hainan Province recently published the open capacity for distributed solar access for the first quarter of 2025, indicating various alert levels for different areas.
6. New Era of China’s National Security: Ensuring Energy and Resource Security
   On May 12, the State Council Information Office released a white paper outlining the importance of ensuring energy and resource security, focusing on establishing a diversified supply system.
7. Liaoning Releases Supplementary List for Distributed Wind Power Projects for 2025
   On May 14, the Liaoning Development and Reform Commission published a supplementary list for the first batch of distributed wind power projects for 2025.
8. Henan Accelerates Integrated Source, Network, Load, and Storage Projects
   The Henan Provincial Government aims to enhance energy element security and support the construction of integrated projects across various sectors.
9. Henan Zhengzhou Pushes for Integrated Source, Network, Load, and Storage Projects
   On May 12, the Zhengzhou Municipal Government issued a notice supporting the development and use of renewable energy.
10. Shandong Supports the Joint Development and Optimization of Coal and New Energy
    The Shandong Provincial Development and Reform Commission recently released an implementation plan for strengthening the clean and efficient use of coal.
11. Shanxi’s 2025 Wind and Solar Competitive Configuration Plan
    On May 14, the Shanxi Energy Bureau issued a notice regarding the competitive configuration work plan for 2025.
12. Gansu’s Dingxi City Suspends Distributed Solar Grid Access for Two Counties
    On May 14, Dingxi City announced the suspension of distributed solar access due to capacity assessment results.
13. Gansu Wuwei Releases Investment Opportunity List for New Energy and Equipment Manufacturing
    On May 13, Wuwei City published an investment opportunity list for 2025, including 12 solar projects.
14. Shanxi Shuozhou Releases 2025 Key Project List Including 9 Solar Projects
    On May 11, the Shuozhou Municipal Government released a list of key projects for 2025, which includes various solar energy projects.
15. Guangdong Jiangmen New District Releases Guidelines for Distributed Solar Power Projects
    On May 13, Jiangmen’s Housing and Urban Development Bureau issued guidelines for distributed solar power project construction.
16. Guangdong Boluo County Releases “Solar + Building” Pilot Implementation Plan
    On May 13, the Boluo County Government published a plan aiming for widespread implementation of distributed solar energy.
17. Yunnan Guangnan Announces Preferred Investors for 2024 New Energy Projects
    Yunnan Province has published a list of preferred investors for two batches of new energy projects.
18. Gansu Launches Supervision Work for Fair and Open Grid Access
    On May 15, the Gansu Energy Regulatory Office announced the initiation of on-site supervision for fair electricity grid access.
19. Xi’an, Shaanxi Issues Implementation Plan to Support the Photovoltaic Industry Chain
    On May 15, the Xi’an Government released a plan to enhance the photovoltaic industry chain’s capabilities by 2027.

Power Market Policies

1. Hunan Supports Data Centers in Consuming Green Power
   Recently released plans support data centers using bilateral trading and green certificate trading to enhance energy efficiency.
2. Henan’s 1.5GWh Storage Participation in Electricity Market
   The province is set to conduct a trial run of the electricity spot market.
3. Guizhou Seeks Opinions on Demand Response Trading
   The province is developing a demand response trading scheme to manage peak loads.
4. Qinghai Seeks Opinions on Self-Discipline Management for Market Members
   A draft proposal has been released to prevent unfair competition in the electricity market.
5. Five Departments Encourage the Development of Electricity Futures
   The initiative aims to enhance green finance and support the development of electricity futures.
6. Ningxia Issues Self-Regulation Charter for Market Members
   A new charter has been released to promote fair competition in the electricity market.
7. Guizhou Sets Retail Pricing Guidelines During Trial Period
   Guidelines have been issued regarding retail pricing in the electricity market.
8. Hainan Issues Retail Trading Implementation Rules
   New rules have been established to regulate retail electricity trading in Hainan.
9. Guangdong Approves Pricing for Electric Vehicle Discharges
   Pricing for electricity returned to the grid from electric vehicles has been established.
10. Zhejiang Plans to Complete 50 Billion kWh of Transactions for Commercial Users
    The plan outlines targets for energy efficiency and transaction volumes.
11. Yangtze River Delta Aims for 180 Billion kWh of Inter-Provincial Transactions
    The region aspires to enhance its energy trading capacity significantly by 2025.
12. Hebei’s Electricity Load Management Plan Prioritizes Demand Response
    The plan outlines load management strategies for summer and winter seasons.
13. Guangdong Seeks Opinions on Renewable Energy Project Pricing
    The province is gathering feedback on pricing mechanisms for renewable energy projects.
14. Northeast Power Auxiliary Service Market Rules Released for Public Comment
    New rules have been proposed for the operation of the auxiliary service market.
15. Chongqing Implements Measures to Reduce Industrial Electricity Costs
    The city is promoting distributed solar projects to help lower electricity costs for industries.
16. 安徽中长期交易安全校核规范（征求意见稿）发布
    5月13日，安徽电力交易中心发布关于征求《安徽中长期交易安全校核规范》意见的通知。
17. Ningxia Releases Technical Specifications for Virtual Power Plants
    Public comments are being sought for the technical specifications for virtual power plant operations.
18. Shanghai Releases Rules for Virtual Power Plant Accurate Response Management
    New incentives for participation in virtual power plant operations have been established.
19. Shanghai Regulates Non-Grid Direct Supply Pricing
    Further guidelines have been established for the pricing behavior of non-grid electricity suppliers.
20. Zhejiang Tongxiang Announces Electricity Load Management Subsidy Plan
    A subsidy plan has been released to manage peak electricity loads effectively.
21. Qianjiang District of Chongqing Supports Local Hydropower in Green Certificate Applications
    Local initiatives are being implemented to promote green electricity certification.
22. Tianjin Implements Demand Side Management Guidelines
    New guidelines encourage virtual power plant operators to participate in demand response.
23. Xinjiang Releases Credit Evaluation Implementation Plan for Electricity Sales Companies
    A new credit evaluation system for electricity sales companies has been introduced.
24. Qinghai Issues Management Measures for Performance Guarantee Certificates for Electricity Sales Companies
    New guidelines have been established for managing performance guarantees.
25. Northwest Region’s Hydropower Station Market Operation Rules Released
    New operational rules aim to enhance resource allocation and market efficiency.
26. Ningxia Encourages Participation in Green Electricity Trading
    New measures support the integration of green electricity into the iron alloy industry.
27. Northwest Region’s Pumped Storage Power Station Cross-Provincial Trading Implementation Rules Released
    New rules have been established for the participation of pumped storage power stations in cross-provincial trading.
28. Shanghai Promotes Carbon Market Construction and Power-Carbon Market Integration
    Shanghai aims to accelerate the integration of its carbon market with the electricity market.
29. Shandong Reports 2024 Cumulative Acceptance of 154.77 Billion kWh of External Electricity
    The province has seen a 4.7% increase in electricity imports, emphasizing the importance of external electricity supply.