特稿｜七年，山西大同崛起“算力之城”

Core Viewpoint - The 2025 China Computing Power Conference held in Datong, Shanxi, highlights the city's transformation from a coal-based economy to a computing power hub, emphasizing the synergy of computing, storage, transportation, and model capabilities as key factors in regional digital competitiveness [1][3]. Group 1: Industry Development - Datong has established a comprehensive data industry ecosystem, covering the entire chain from server production to data application, demonstrating resilience and diversity [3][4]. - Since the introduction of the Qinhuai Data Project in 2018, Datong has developed five major projects, with a total investment of 28.2 billion yuan, operating 736,000 servers and achieving a computing power scale of nearly 25,000 P [3][4]. - The city ranks third nationally in the computing power index, reflecting its significant advancements in the computing industry [3][4]. Group 2: Policy and Government Support - Datong's government has implemented various policies to support the computing power industry, including a three-year action plan and financial incentives for companies and talent in the AI sector [7][8][11]. - A dedicated computing power task force has been established to coordinate efforts and allocate resources for the development of the computing power city [8][11]. - The government has allocated 300 million yuan to support the entire chain of computing power industry development [8][10]. Group 3: Energy and Infrastructure - Datong leverages its abundant renewable energy resources, with 10.3865 million kilowatts of renewable energy capacity, accounting for 56.46% of total installed capacity [12][13]. - Future projects aim to increase renewable energy's share to over 60% by 2027, ensuring sufficient green energy supply for computing centers [12][13]. - The city is positioned as a key player in the green energy sector, with a focus on integrating clean energy with computing power infrastructure [19][21]. Group 4: Talent and Employment - Datong has introduced differentiated subsidy policies to attract talent in the AI field, offering employment bonuses and incentives for companies hiring interns [11][11]. - The favorable policy environment has encouraged companies to establish operations in Datong, contributing to local employment and economic growth [11][11]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The city aims to build a trillion-level industry cluster covering the entire lifecycle of computing power, integrating server manufacturing, data labeling, and AI [22]. - Datong's model of vertical integration in the computing power industry is seen as a benchmark for sustainable development in the sector [21][22].