Core Viewpoint - The article outlines the guidelines for the application of green electricity direct connection projects in Hebei Province, emphasizing the support for key industries and the streamlined approval process to enhance renewable energy consumption and efficiency [11][13]. Group 1: Project Support and Prioritization - The Hebei Development and Reform Commission prioritizes applications from key industries such as computing power, steel, cement, chemicals, hydrogen production, lithium-ion battery manufacturing, and biomedicine [2][3]. - Projects already included in the wind and solar project reserve library are also prioritized for green electricity direct connection applications [3]. - New energy projects that have not yet started grid connection construction or are unable to connect to the grid due to renewable energy consumption limitations are encouraged to apply after completing necessary changes [3][4]. Group 2: Project Implementation and Management - Green electricity direct connection projects will not occupy the provincial annual indicators, and third-party organizations will review implementation plans and construction conditions [5]. - Projects must match new or existing loads promptly in case of load interruption, with a limit on the grid-connected electricity proportion during interruption [6][21]. - Projects must commence construction within one year of approval and be operational within three years [8][16]. Group 3: Technical and Safety Requirements - Projects must connect at a voltage level not exceeding 220 kV, with necessary assessments conducted if higher voltage connections are required [9][16]. - A "one-stop" service is encouraged to expedite the approval process for project permits, planning, land use, environmental assessments, and grid connections [10][19]. Group 4: Economic and Social Benefits - Projects should demonstrate good economic and social benefits, effectively reducing electricity costs for enterprises and promoting local green economic development [17][25]. - The projects are expected to adopt advanced technologies to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental pollution [17][25].

Core Viewpoint - Inner Mongolia has become the first province in China to respond to the national green electricity direct connection policy, optimizing its integrated source-grid-load-storage project application requirements, which serves as a significant reference for other provinces [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Development - The Inner Mongolia Energy Bureau has been proactive in energy reform, issuing guidelines and implementation details for integrated source-grid-load-storage projects since 2021, with the latest revision in November 2023 [2][3]. - The revised guidelines clarify project definitions, application subjects, new load requirements, energy storage configurations, and fee collection standards [3][4]. Group 2: Project Requirements - New load projects are allowed to include green replacement projects and must have an annual electricity consumption of at least 300 million kWh [3]. - Energy storage must be configured at a minimum of 15% of the new energy scale (4 hours), or possess equivalent peak regulation capabilities [3]. - The approval process for projects follows a "mature one, approve one" principle, with 28 integrated projects approved to date, totaling 11.76 million kW of new energy capacity [3][4]. Group 3: Optimizations in Notification - The notification considers Inner Mongolia's wind and solar resource advantages and allows for adjustments in project investment subject requirements, storage scale, and approval processes [4][5]. - The requirement for new load annual electricity consumption has been adjusted to a minimum of 50,000 kW for centralized new energy projects, while the self-consumption ratio for new energy is set at no less than 90% [5][6]. Group 4: Future Developments - The notification also promotes the development of green power supply in industrial parks and integrated wind-solar-hydrogen projects, with over 200 similar projects already applied for [6]. - Future green electricity direct connection projects are expected to play a crucial role in virtual power plants, integrating self-supply, purchasing from power plants, and market trading [6].

Core Viewpoint - The issuance of the "Notice on Promoting the Development of Green Electricity Direct Connection" by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration emphasizes the importance of green electricity direct connection projects in the context of energy transition, highlighting their role in promoting high-quality development of renewable energy and supporting green energy needs of enterprises [1][6]. Group 1: Definition and Scope - Green electricity direct connection is defined as the supply of renewable energy, such as wind, solar, and biomass, directly to a single electricity user without connecting to the public grid [2]. - The projects can be categorized into grid-connected and off-grid types, with grid-connected projects ensuring that the entire project connects to the public grid at the user side [2]. Group 2: Project Management - The management of green electricity direct connection projects must be systematic, sustainable, and equitable, with clear requirements outlined in the notice [3]. - Planning should differentiate between existing and new loads, encouraging new load projects while providing flexibility for existing enterprises with carbon reduction needs [3]. - The notice encourages innovation in project models and diversification of investment entities, allowing various stakeholders, including private enterprises, to invest in these projects [3]. Group 3: Operational Guidelines - The operation of green electricity direct connection projects should align with market reforms, utilizing price signals to optimize operations while minimizing impacts on the public grid [4]. - Projects are required to maintain a self-consumption ratio of at least 60% of available generation and ensure that self-consumed electricity accounts for no less than 30% of total electricity usage [4]. Group 4: Responsibilities and Safety - The notice clarifies the economic, technical, and safety responsibilities of all parties involved in green electricity direct connection projects [5][6]. - Projects must pay relevant fees and ensure compliance with technical standards, including the installation of protective devices and metering systems [5]. - Safety responsibilities are clearly defined at the boundary between the project and the public grid, with both parties required to manage their respective safety risks [6].