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全球最大“电力超市”到来 中国统一电力市场渐近
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-07-03 08:24

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of a unified electricity market in China is progressing, with the southern regional electricity market initiating continuous settlement trials, marking a significant step towards a nationwide unified electricity market by 2025 [1][3]. Group 1: Market Development - The southern regional electricity market is the first continuous operation regional electricity market in China, covering five provinces: Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, and Hainan [1]. - This market is the largest unified clearing electricity spot market globally, with an expected daily trading volume of 3.8 billion kilowatt-hours, surpassing the combined electricity consumption of the UK, France, and Germany [1]. - The market allows for real-time trading across provinces, breaking down barriers and enabling resource allocation based on supply and demand dynamics [1][2]. Group 2: Impact on Renewable Energy - The unified electricity market aims to address the challenges of integrating renewable energy, particularly in western regions where wind and solar energy consumption is difficult [3]. - The market is expected to facilitate the nationwide flow of renewable energy, creating a new power system with enhanced capacity for renewable energy absorption [3]. - In November 2024, the southern grid is projected to achieve a renewable energy utilization rate of 99.21% under high renewable generation conditions [3]. Group 3: Future Plans - The National Energy Administration's development plan outlines that by 2025, a preliminary nationwide unified electricity market will be established, with standardized trading rules and technical standards [3]. - By 2029, the goal is to fully establish the unified electricity market, ensuring uniform market regulations and high-standard connectivity of market facilities [3][4]. - The southern regional electricity market's establishment serves as a benchmark for the nationwide unified electricity market, demonstrating operational feasibility and scientific validity [4].