Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-24 11:38Core Viewpoint - The significant achievements of China's electricity market reform over the past decade have been highlighted, emphasizing the importance of efficient operation and scientific regulation in achieving high-quality energy development amid global energy transitions [4]. Market Rule Foundation - The design of the electricity market's foundational rules has been a primary task since the 2015 reform, with a series of basic rules established by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration [5]. - The newly revised "Basic Rules for Electricity Market Operation" in 2024 has laid the groundwork for a unified national electricity market rule system, addressing previous fragmentation and standardizing market operations across the country [5][6]. Efficient Market System - The medium- and long-term market has been crucial in stabilizing electricity supply, with provincial spot markets officially operating and the auxiliary service market expanding to support high proportions of renewable energy [7]. - The market-based pricing mechanism has been refined, with the National Energy Administration completing three regulatory cycles for the determination of transmission and distribution prices, facilitating market transactions [7]. - In 2024, market-based trading of renewable energy exceeded 1 trillion kilowatt-hours, accounting for 55% of total electricity generation, indicating a successful transition from a "single electricity market" to a more diversified market structure [7]. Diverse Market Structure - The volume of market-based electricity transactions has increased from 1.1 trillion kilowatt-hours in 2016 to 6.2 trillion kilowatt-hours in 2024, with the proportion of total electricity consumption rising from 17% to 63% [8]. - The number of registered operating entities has surpassed 1 million, a 20-fold increase since 2016, with various new market participants emerging, including independent storage and virtual power plants [8]. Strengthening International Cooperation - The forum released two English reports showcasing the progress and planning of China's electricity market, aiming to enhance international collaboration and knowledge sharing in this field [9]. - The need for countries to explore new electricity market construction and regulatory models in response to global energy transitions was emphasized, with China encouraged to continue strengthening international cooperation and learning from advanced experiences [9].