国家能源局电力司司长杜忠明：坚持电力先行 为能源强国建设和“十五五”良好开局提供有力支撑

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of the electricity sector in supporting the construction of an energy powerhouse and achieving high-quality development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, while outlining strategic goals for the "15th Five-Year Plan" [2][4]. Group 1: Electricity Sector Development - Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," China's electricity sector has experienced healthy and rapid growth, with total installed capacity expected to reach 3.89 billion kilowatts by the end of 2025, and renewable energy capacity surpassing 1.8 billion kilowatts, marking a historic shift where renewable energy exceeds thermal power [4]. - The electricity supply has been robust, supporting an average annual electricity consumption growth rate of 6.6%, which in turn has bolstered a 5.4% growth in the national economy. By 2025, total electricity consumption is projected to exceed 10 trillion kilowatt-hours, surpassing the combined consumption of the US, Germany, Japan, and India [4]. - The green transition in the electricity sector is accelerating, with the share of non-fossil energy consumption expected to exceed 20% by 2025. The proportion of renewable energy installed capacity has increased from 24.3% to 47.3%, and the share of renewable energy generation in total electricity consumption has risen from 9.7% to 22.2% [4]. Group 2: New Power System Construction - The construction of a new power system is underway, with significant advancements in various technologies, including nuclear power and new coal power technologies. The development of high-green electricity transmission channels supports the large-scale integration of renewable energy [5]. - The establishment of a unified national electricity market is in progress, allowing for the comprehensive entry of renewable energy into the market [5]. - The electricity sector is transitioning from a phase of "quantity accumulation" to "quality leap," with expectations that by the middle of this century, the electrification rate will exceed 60% and the share of non-fossil energy consumption will surpass 70% [5]. Group 3: Strategic Goals for the "15th Five-Year Plan" - The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is critical for achieving carbon peak targets by 2030 and constructing a new power system. The electricity sector will focus on high-quality development and the establishment of a green, low-carbon electricity supply structure [7]. - Key initiatives include the development of a new grid platform that integrates main and distribution networks, promoting the use of renewable energy, and enhancing the flexibility of electricity consumption through virtual power plants and vehicle-grid interactions [8]. - The sector aims to improve the overall quality of electricity supply, ensuring that the needs of the population are met while transitioning from merely having access to electricity to using high-quality and green electricity [9].