The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), set to take place from November 5 to 10 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, will be fully powered by renewable energy for the third consecutive year. This milestone was achieved through an inter-provincial green power transaction totaling approximately 130 million kilowatt-hours for November, orchestrated by the State Grid Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Co. About 8 million kilowatt-hours of this green power will directly cover the expo’s electricity needs. The State Grid Shanghai has also utilized the CIIE’s influence to promote green electricity consumption among exhibitors and broader users across the city, resulting in a record-breaking green power trading volume of over 1 billion kilowatt-hours in November. This initiative is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 798,000 tons. The State Grid Shanghai has developed a three-tier green power supply model, encompassing cross-regional, regional, and local levels, and conducted multiple green electricity transactions. During the CIIE, green power will be supplied from the northwest, northeast, east China, and local Shanghai regions. The expo’s commitment to 100% green power has established it as a benchmark for low-carbon transformation in large-scale events. The State Grid Shanghai will continue to assist more enterprises in adopting green electricity, promoting low-carbon energy transition, and contributing to China’s dual-carbon goals. Additionally, the company has enhanced its power supply assurance system to version 8.0, leveraging digital transformation and AI-based decision models to ensure safe and reliable power supply during the expo. Over 3,100 emergency repair personnel and 891 power supply vehicles will be on standby to provide comprehensive power security for the event.
