Shanghai’s ambitious economic development plans received a significant infrastructure boost on December 28 with the commissioning of a major 220-kilovolt power transmission and transformation project in the Lingang Special Area. This state-of-the-art facility represents the third core hub station activated in the strategic economic zone within the past five years, marking a substantial advancement in the region’s energy infrastructure capabilities.
According to State Grid Shanghai Electric Power Company, the newly operational power station establishes critical energy security for Lingang’s priority industrial sectors, particularly integrated circuit manufacturing and high-end equipment production clusters that require exceptionally reliable and high-quality power supply. The project’s completion culminates a comprehensive grid enhancement initiative throughout the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), during which Lingang witnessed unprecedented development in electrical infrastructure investment, facility distribution, and overall supply capacity.
The strategic power expansion aligns with Shanghai’s broader objectives to establish Lingang as a globally competitive special area with world-class industrial capabilities. Energy experts note that such high-voltage transmission projects form the backbone of modern industrial development, enabling advanced manufacturing processes that demand stable, high-capacity power inputs. The simultaneous operation of three major hub stations creates redundant capacity that enhances grid resilience while supporting future expansion of energy-intensive industries in the special economic zone.
This infrastructure milestone demonstrates China’s continued commitment to strengthening its industrial base through strategic energy investments, particularly in designated special economic zones where advanced manufacturing and technological innovation are prioritized for national economic development.