Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent record-high electricity load in China's power grid and the implementation of a new cross-regional electricity trading mechanism to ensure supply stability and optimize resource allocation across different regions [3][19][20]. Group 1: Electricity Load and Supply - From August 4 to 6, the national grid's electricity load reached a historical high of 12.33 billion kilowatts, equivalent to the output of over 50 Three Gorges power stations [3][19]. - In Hefei, the electricity load exceeded last year's peak value more than ten times since July, indicating a high operational state of the grid [3][19]. - The Southern Power Grid has also contributed to maintaining stable electricity supply, especially during peak demand periods [20][21]. Group 2: Cross-Regional Electricity Trading Mechanism - The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration issued a plan to break the segmentation of electricity markets between the State Grid and Southern Grid, enabling mutual support across the national power system [20][24]. - A joint electricity trading initiative between Beijing and Guangzhou trading centers facilitated the transfer of over 20 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity from Southern regions to Eastern regions, benefiting approximately 800,000 households [20][21]. - The new trading mechanism is expected to enhance market competition and ensure electricity supply during critical periods [21][24]. Group 3: Challenges and Solutions - Previous electricity trading between the two grids was limited due to a lack of a standardized market mechanism, relying mainly on government agreements and emergency dispatch [23][24]. - The complexity of organizing cross-regional trading requires precise assessments of supply and demand, as well as efficient coordination between trading platforms [23][24]. - The implementation of detailed business process guidelines for cross-regional trading aims to improve participation and reduce transaction costs for market players [23][24].

"迎峰度夏关键期最怕电力供应不足。"北京电力交易中心市场部主任张显介绍，6月，国网已预判华东 区域用电负荷会较快攀升，但国网区域可支援华东的输电通道均已满载。 还能去哪里找电？张显和同事核查后发现，连接国网和南网经营区的闽粤联网工程尚有送电空间，他们 第一时间将需求反馈给南方电网。 "今年南方区域来水较早，云南、广西、贵州主力水库水位较高，广东用电负荷平稳，具备富余电力外 送能力。启动跨经营区常态化电力交易，既开拓了华东区域电力来源，又拓宽了南方区域富余电源外送 范围，双方一拍即合。"中国南方电力调度控制中心总经理黄河介绍，广东高温天气出现早，通常5月就 进入负荷爬升期，此时福建等地恰好处于汛期、用电高峰尚未到来，富余水电可经闽粤联网工程送至广 东，缓解供电压力。 12.22亿千瓦、12.29亿千瓦、12.33亿千瓦！8月4日至6日，受大范围高温高湿天气影响，国家电网经营 区用电负荷连续3天创历史新高，相当于50多个三峡电站同时发电才能支撑。 在安徽合肥，7月以来用电负荷已经10余次超过去年极值，电网维持高位运行状态。在合肥国轩电池材 料有限公司，生产井然有序。"往年偶尔要调整生产计划配合错峰用电，今年用电很 ...

人民日报记者 丁怡婷 跨电网经营区常态化电力交易，就像建立了一个覆盖全国的"网上电力商城"，不仅能保障重点时段 电力安全供应，还有助于释放市场竞争活力。 在安徽合肥，7月以来用电负荷已经10余次超过去年极值，电网维持高位运行状态。在合肥国轩电 池材料有限公司，生产井然有序。"往年偶尔要调整生产计划配合错峰用电，今年用电很平稳。"公司公 共设备部高级主管夏博说。 变化的原因是什么？除国家电网提升电源顶峰能力、优化需求管理等努力之外，南方电网也来帮 忙。 7月，国家发展改革委、国家能源局印发《关于跨电网经营区常态化电力交易机制方案的复函》 （以下简称《方案》），推动打破国网、南网间电力市场的分割，实现电力系统在全国范围内互济互 保。 在这一机制框架下，北京电力交易中心和广州电力交易中心联合组织，达成7月至9月南方送华东电 力互济交易。超20亿千瓦时电能，相当于80多万户家庭1年的用电量，从广东、广西、云南通过闽粤联 网工程及相关通道，全天候输送至上海、浙江、安徽、福建。 走进北京电力交易中心，大屏幕上，跨省跨区交易电量、各省份负荷预测信息等数据实时更新，工 作人员忙着沟通市场各方交易需求。 "迎峰度夏关键期最怕电 ...

12.22亿千瓦、12.29亿千瓦、12.33亿千瓦！8月4日至6日，受大范围高温高湿天气影响，国家电网经营 区用电负荷连续3天创历史新高，相当于50多个三峡电站同时发电才能支撑。 在安徽合肥，7月以来用电负荷已经10余次超过去年极值，电网维持高位运行状态。在合肥国轩电池材 料有限公司，生产井然有序。"往年偶尔要调整生产计划配合错峰用电，今年用电很平稳。"公司公共设 备部高级主管夏博说。 变化的原因是什么？除国家电网提升电源顶峰能力、优化需求管理等努力之外，南方电网也来帮忙。 7月，国家发展改革委、国家能源局印发《关于跨电网经营区常态化电力交易机制方案的复函》（以下 简称《方案》），推动打破国网、南网间电力市场的分割，实现电力系统在全国范围内互济互保。 在这一机制框架下，北京电力交易中心和广州电力交易中心联合组织，达成7月至9月南方送华东电力互 济交易。超20亿千瓦时电能，相当于80多万户家庭1年的用电量，从广东、广西、云南通过闽粤联网工 程及相关通道，全天候输送至上海、浙江、安徽、福建。 走进北京电力交易中心，大屏幕上，跨省跨区交易电量、各省份负荷预测信息等数据实时更新，工作人 员忙着沟通市场各方交易需求。 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights the record high electricity load in China's State Grid region due to extreme weather conditions, with peak loads reaching 1.223 billion kilowatts over three consecutive days [1] - The establishment of a normalized electricity trading mechanism between State Grid and Southern Grid is a significant development aimed at enhancing electricity supply security and market efficiency [2][3] Group 1: Electricity Load and Supply - The electricity load in Hefei, Anhui, has exceeded last year's peak multiple times since July, indicating a sustained high demand [1] - The State Grid has been proactive in managing peak electricity loads and optimizing demand management to ensure stable supply [2] - The cross-regional electricity trading has facilitated the transfer of over 20 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity from Southern regions to Eastern regions, equivalent to the annual consumption of over 800,000 households [2] Group 2: Cross-Regional Trading Mechanism - The normalized electricity trading mechanism allows for better coordination between State Grid and Southern Grid, effectively creating a nationwide "online electricity marketplace" [3] - The trading mechanism is expected to enhance the competitiveness of power generation companies by allowing them to connect with more load provinces [3] - The implementation of this mechanism is supported by the establishment of detailed business processes and technical platform integration to facilitate efficient trading [6] Group 3: Challenges and Improvements - Previously, the lack of a regular trading mechanism limited the utilization of inter-grid transmission channels, which were underused [4][5] - The complexity of organizing cross-regional trading and the absence of policy support hindered participation from various stakeholders [6] - Future efforts will focus on improving the national unified electricity market system and removing institutional barriers to optimize electricity resource allocation [6]

Core Viewpoint - The approval of the "Cross-Grid Normalized Electricity Trading Mechanism Plan" by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration marks a significant step towards establishing a unified national electricity market, allowing for the free flow of electricity resources across different grid operating areas [1][2]. Group 1: Mechanism Overview - The new mechanism creates a "national online electricity mall," enabling electricity trading between the State Grid and Southern Grid under a unified set of rules, facilitating the free flow of electricity resources nationwide [2]. - Approximately 40,000 power generation enterprises will be able to sell electricity across the country, enhancing the overall electricity supply and supporting domestic circulation [6][7]. Group 2: Green Electricity Trading - The plan emphasizes "green electricity trading," addressing the mismatch between green electricity supply in regions like Northwest China and demand in economically developed eastern regions [3][5]. - The establishment of cross-regional green electricity trading is seen as a crucial solution to the supply-demand imbalance of green electricity in China [3]. Group 3: Operational Details - The cross-grid electricity trading will be organized by various entities, including the Beijing Power Trading Center and the Southern Power Grid's dispatch control center, ensuring accurate matching of electricity purchase and sale demands [6][8]. - The trading process will initially involve grid companies acting on behalf of local users to participate in cross-grid electricity purchases, with future plans to include distributed energy generation enterprises [7]. Group 4: Transmission and Costs - The plan outlines the transmission costs for cross-regional transactions, with a specific rate of 2.56 cents per kilowatt-hour for transactions not involving Fujian and Guangdong provinces, ensuring fair cost distribution [10]. - The existing transmission channels, such as "Jiangcheng DC" and "Min-Guang DC," are currently utilized for significant electricity transactions, ensuring reliable supply during peak demand periods [8][9]. Group 5: Future Considerations - The electricity grid companies are encouraged to monitor supply and demand dynamics closely and consider cross-regional electricity purchases when local supply is insufficient [11]. - There is a need for enhanced management and technical support systems to ensure the safe and stable operation of the electricity grid and to facilitate market participation for various stakeholders [11].

Core Viewpoint - The newly approved cross-grid electricity trading mechanism aims to enhance the efficiency of electricity distribution from renewable sources in Xinjiang and other regions to major consumption centers like Guangdong and Shanghai, marking a significant step towards a unified national electricity market system [1][2]. Group 1: Mechanism Overview - The State Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration have jointly approved a plan for cross-grid electricity trading, which includes rules for medium- and long-term electricity transactions, green electricity trading, and spot trading [1][4]. - The plan addresses the historical barriers between the State Grid and Southern Grid, allowing for more flexible and larger-scale electricity transactions across regions [2][3]. Group 2: Trading Capacity and Infrastructure - Currently, there are two established interconnection channels between the State Grid and Southern Grid, with ongoing construction of additional channels to enhance trading capacity [3]. - A significant cross-regional electricity transaction has been initiated, involving over 2 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity from Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan to be delivered to Shanghai, Zhejiang, Anhui, and Fujian [3]. Group 3: Trading Rules and Structure - The trading structure will be organized by multiple entities, including the Beijing Power Trading Center and the Guangzhou Power Trading Center, ensuring collaborative transaction results and settlements [4]. - The plan specifies different trading scenarios, such as large-scale direct current projects and flexible power supply between adjacent provinces, to ensure market integrity and balance [5][6]. Group 4: Green Electricity Trading - The plan emphasizes green electricity trading, allowing renewable energy projects to participate as individual trading units, thus facilitating easier access for power users to purchase green electricity [7][8]. - Various trading methods, including centralized bidding and bilateral trading, are outlined, along with a clear process for green certificate transfer to ensure traceability and market integrity [7][9]. Group 5: Future Goals and Implementation - The plan sets short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals, including pilot projects for demand-based trading and green electricity transactions by the end of 2025 [6][10]. - Continuous improvements in channel construction, transaction processes, and market coordination are planned to transition from sporadic trading to a fully normalized trading environment [10].

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of a normalized electricity trading mechanism across power grid operating areas is a significant step towards establishing a unified national electricity market, promoting resource optimization and interconnectivity [3][4]. Group 1: Implementation and Significance - The normalized electricity trading mechanism is approved and should be organized for implementation by the State Grid Corporation and China Southern Power Grid [2][3]. - This mechanism is a key measure to break market segmentation and regional blockades, optimizing electricity resource allocation nationwide [3]. - The collaboration between the State Grid Corporation and China Southern Power Grid is essential to enhance the efficiency of inter-grid channel utilization and ensure the effective operation of the unified electricity market system [3]. Group 2: Operational Guidelines - During the peak summer period of 2025, the mechanism should be utilized to optimize electricity resource allocation and support supply security [3]. - By the end of the year, efforts should be made to unify market rules, trading varieties, and trading timing to achieve normalized trading across grids [3]. - The companies are required to fulfill their responsibilities, improve trading rules, and enhance technical platform interconnectivity and information sharing [3]. Group 3: Regulatory Support - The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration will continue to strengthen guidance on normalized trading and improve supporting policies [4]. - There will be a focus on timely coordination to resolve issues and further enhance the national unified electricity market system [4].

Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration have given principle approval to the "Regularized Electricity Trading Mechanism Plan Across Power Grid Operating Areas" [1] Group 1 - The approval indicates a significant step towards enhancing the electricity trading framework in China [1] - This mechanism aims to facilitate more efficient electricity transactions between different grid areas, potentially leading to improved energy distribution and pricing [1] - The initiative reflects the government's ongoing efforts to reform the energy sector and promote market-oriented practices [1]