China Plans for Safe Smart-Grid System By 2020 in Bid to Push Clean Energy

摘要

China plans to build a safe and environmentally friendly smart-grid system by 2020 as it promotes the spread of clean energy. The nation will build long-distance transmission networks and active power distribution networks to fully use hydropower, wind and solar, according to a statement from the National Development and Reform Commission. Grid constraints threaten to temper China's rush to develop renewable energy supplies. Already, some of the nation's wind capacity has been idled because of issues with the grid. There is also the matter of being able to get power from where it is produced to where it is needed most.