Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration have issued an implementation plan aimed at significantly enhancing the power system's regulation capacity by 2027, supporting the reasonable consumption of over 200 million kilowatts of new energy annually from 2025 to 2027, with a national new energy utilization rate of no less than 90% [1][2]. Group 1: Current Challenges - The development of regulation resources in China faces challenges, including increased system consumption pressure due to an average annual increase of over 200 million kilowatts in new energy installations [2]. - Wind power utilization rate was 96.4% in the first ten months of 2024, down 0.7 percentage points year-on-year, while solar power utilization rate was 97.1%, down 1.2 percentage points year-on-year [2]. - There is a lack of coordinated optimization in regulation capacity construction, with existing regulation resources not being fully utilized, and the need for improved pricing and market mechanisms [2]. Group 2: Key Tasks in the Implementation Plan - The plan emphasizes the need to scientifically calculate the demand for regulation capacity based on the growth of new energy and utilization rate targets, clarifying the scale of flexible coal power transformation, gas power, hydropower, pumped storage, new energy storage, and other resources [3]. - It requires local energy authorities to develop regional regulation capacity construction plans to ensure the safe and stable operation of the power system and the reasonable consumption of new energy [3]. - The plan proposes improvements to the calling mechanism for regulation resources, including a tiered dispatch system that considers system needs, dispatch safety, and technical-economic factors [3]. Group 3: Market Mechanism Enhancements - A scientifically sound market mechanism is crucial for optimizing the allocation of various regulation resources and promoting the consumption of new energy [4]. - The plan emphasizes the improvement of peak and valley pricing mechanisms, encouraging regions to establish auxiliary service varieties based on local conditions and to enhance economic incentives for peak-valley price differences [4]. - It encourages the establishment of cross-provincial calling and trading mechanisms for adjustable resources on the load side, promoting a market mechanism oriented towards regulation effects [4].

"当前，我国调节资源发展也面临着一些挑战和问题。"国家能源局有关负责人说，中国年均新增新 能源装机规模突破2亿千瓦，预计"十五五"将延续快速增长态势，大幅增加系统消纳压力。2024年1月至 10月，全国风电利用率96.4%，同比下降0.7个百分点；光伏发电利用率97.1%，同比下降1.2个百分点。 部分新能源发展较快的省份消纳压力凸显。而调节能力建设缺乏统筹优化，存量调节资源未得到充分利 用，价格、市场机制等有待完善，亟待做好调节资源科学规划建设，加强调节能力规模、布局与新能源 发展的衔接，加大力度统筹现有调节资源高效调度利用。 围绕上述问题，《实施方案》针对性提出了相关举措，在编制调节能力建设方案、完善调节资源调 用方式、完善调节资源参与市场机制等三个方面提出重点任务。比如，要求结合新能源增长规模和利用 率目标，科学测算调节能力需求，明确新增煤电灵活性改造、气电、水电、抽水蓄能、新型储能、光 热、友好型新能源、电网侧和负荷侧调节能力规模，有助于保障新能源合理消纳利用；提出电力调度机 构制定新型储能调度运行细则，在新能源消纳困难时段优先调度新型储能，实现日内应调尽调。 据介绍，国家能源局将组织派出机构开展调节 ...

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call focused on the **electric power industry** in China, particularly regarding the recent policies released by the National Energy Administration and the National Development and Reform Commission aimed at promoting market-oriented electricity systems and new energy systems [1][2][3]. Core Insights and Arguments - **Policy Initiatives**: The government has introduced several policies, including the establishment of an electricity spot market, near-consumption of new energy projects, and large-scale construction of new energy storage systems. These policies are seen as a continuation of previous initiatives rather than standalone measures [1][2][3]. - **New Energy System Characteristics**: The new energy system is centered around load, emphasizing interaction between sources and networks. It is characterized by being clean, low-carbon, safe, abundant, economically efficient, and flexible [6][8]. - **Near-Consumption Pricing Mechanism**: This mechanism applies not only to distributed photovoltaic projects but also to large wind power bidding projects, encouraging the use of cheap and clean new energy to meet demand [7][8]. - **Market Mechanisms for Profitability**: The government aims to ensure profitability for all parties involved through market mechanisms, including capacity pricing policies and the encouragement of emerging business entities [10][13]. - **Emerging Business Entities**: New business models such as green electricity direct connection and zero-carbon parks are encouraged, but these entities must also bear costs such as transmission and distribution fees [5][13]. Important but Overlooked Content - **Storage's Role in New Energy**: Storage plays a crucial role in the new energy market, allowing for the storage of energy during low-price periods and selling it during high-price periods, thus enhancing overall profitability [19][20]. - **Projected Growth of Storage Capacity**: By the end of 2024, the total installed capacity of new storage is expected to reach 74 GW, increasing to 180 GW by the end of 2027, indicating a significant growth trajectory [18][22]. - **Challenges in Large-Scale Projects**: The development of large-scale renewable energy bases in regions like Northwest China faces challenges such as slow construction of ultra-high voltage transmission lines and insufficient power delivery capacity [47][49]. - **Impact of Spot Market on Profitability**: The establishment of the electricity spot market is expected to significantly influence the profitability of power generation and consumption entities, with an increasing demand for auxiliary services as renewable energy penetration rises [50]. Conclusion The conference highlighted the ongoing transformation in China's electric power industry, driven by new policies aimed at enhancing market efficiency and promoting renewable energy. The emphasis on storage solutions and the establishment of a spot market are critical for the future profitability and stability of the energy sector.