Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-10-20 00:18Core Viewpoint - The construction of zero-carbon parks is gaining momentum across various regions, driven by policy support and market demand, and is seen as a crucial strategy for industrial green transformation [2][3]. Policy and Market Drivers - The National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and National Energy Administration issued a notice in July to accelerate the energy structure transformation of parks and promote energy conservation and carbon reduction [3]. - Zero-carbon parks can receive funding support of 20% of the approved total investment amount as part of the "low-carbon, zero-carbon, negative-carbon demonstration projects" [3]. - Local governments have set ambitious targets for zero-carbon park construction, such as Sichuan aiming to establish 20 near-zero carbon parks by 2025 and Shandong targeting 15 provincial-level zero-carbon parks by 2027 [3]. Energy Structure Transformation - Energy structure transformation is key to carbon reduction in parks, with local resource endowments influencing energy supply methods [7][8]. - The establishment of a green electricity supply system in parks can significantly reduce product carbon footprints and help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cope with international green trade barriers [4]. Technological Innovations - AI and digital technologies are becoming critical supports for zero-carbon parks, enabling complex energy dispatch and management [10]. - Digital management platforms are emerging as essential tools for precise management of energy consumption and carbon emissions in parks [11]. Challenges and Solutions - SMEs face high costs for zero-carbon transformation, which poses a significant challenge for park construction [9]. - To lower transformation costs for SMEs, park management can provide centralized energy operation platforms and financial institutions can offer low-interest green loans based on overall park credit [9]. Examples of Successful Implementation - Companies like Kangfen Biotech are implementing zero-carbon standards in their facilities, utilizing solar energy and waste recycling to reduce carbon footprints [2]. - The Ordos zero-carbon industrial park serves as a model for transforming coal-dependent areas into industrial decarbonization examples, leveraging local wind and solar resources [4].