The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in energy distribution, recording an unprecedented 39.56% year-on-year increase in cross-provincial electricity deliveries for January 2026. According to pre-settlement data released by the Beijing Power Exchange Center, the region transmitted a record-breaking 15.33 billion kilowatt-hours to other Chinese provinces, signaling an exceptionally robust start to the year.
This remarkable achievement stems from comprehensive market-oriented reforms within the energy sector. State Grid Xinjiang Electric Power Co, the primary operator of the region’s power transmission infrastructure, organized 39 waves of cross-provincial transactions—a significant 34.4% increase compared to the same period last year.
The company has implemented enhanced trading mechanisms specifically designed to facilitate green energy transmission. Through strategic collaborations with Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Qinghai, Xinjiang has advanced multi-year green power agreements that promote sustainable energy distribution across provincial boundaries.
Significant improvements in grid connectivity have been realized, particularly with northeastern regions including Jilin province and Inner Mongolia. The system capitalizes on time zone differences and complementary energy structures to optimize transmission efficiency. This infrastructure enhancement enabled Xinjiang’s electricity to reach eastern Inner Mongolia for the first time, marking a historic expansion of the region’s energy network.
Supported by major transmission projects such as the Hami-Chongqing and Changji-Guquan ultra-high voltage direct current power transmission lines, Xinjiang has established a reliable and extensive cross-regional power grid. Looking forward, the company plans to continue expanding power transmission capabilities to bolster national energy security while simultaneously contributing to China’s carbon neutrality objectives.