Shenzhen Emerges as a Leader in Digital Energy at the 2025 Expo

The 2025 International Digital Energy Expo has officially kicked off in Shenzhen, a city that is rapidly becoming a hub for digital energy innovation. Held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in the Futian District, the expo started on September 18 and has attracted participation from more than 2,000 businesses across over 50 nations.

This event focuses on the critical fusion of digital technology and energy, positioning Shenzhen as a beacon for the future of the energy sector. The exhibition is remarkable, showcasing over 300 state-of-the-art technologies spanning the entire energy supply chain, including power generation, grid management, load distribution, and energy storage solutions.

One of the standout moments from the opening ceremony was the unveiling of the "2025 Shenzhen Digital Energy White Paper." This document outlines a strategic roadmap aimed at establishing Shenzhen as a global frontrunner in digital energy. It encompasses a core strategy that revolves around six key areas: energy production, grid management, load balancing, storage solutions, digital transformation, and decarbonization efforts.

As part of this ambitious plan, Shenzhen aims to launch three flagship projects: a next-generation "Supercharging City 2.0," an integrated power charging-storage-discharge network, and a cloud-based virtual power plant management platform. To achieve these goals, the city intends to develop four major centers, foster leading industrial companies to feature among the top 100 globally, and implement 10 pivotal solutions.

China's evolution in the digital energy realm has been significant, transitioning from a "technology follower" to a "rule maker." The country is now playing a vital role in redefining global energy governance. The expo has dedicated zones for international exhibitors, enhancing opportunities for collaboration and business matchmaking, and has attracted official delegations from diversified regions including Arab nations, Hungary, Italy, and Portugal. These delegations have shared valuable insights regarding their respective energy transition journeys and potential investment opportunities.

Intriguingly, the expo includes a special exhibition area for electric heavy-duty trucks, where seven key enterprises such as BYD, Skyworth, Dongfeng, GAC, XCMG, Deepway, and Dawei Hongde have featured nearly 10 electric heavy-duty trucks. This impressive display emphasizes Shenzhen’s potential as a "Supercharging City 2.0.”

Noteworthy advancements were also presented at the event: BYD introduced its Haohan Energy Storage system, boasting a remarkable minimum unit capacity of 14.5 MWh, a world record. Furthermore, Huawei showcased its cutting-edge smart photovoltaic technology, an intelligent charging network, and a comprehensive digital power facility solution. Meanwhile, CGN displayed its "Hualong One," a third-generation million-kilowatt pressurized water reactor (PWR) technology, and Sunwoda presented the industry’s first large-capacity supercharging cell, specifically tailored for heavy-duty trucks.

These pioneering practices underline Shenzhen's innovative prowess in the digital energy domain, offering replicable "Shenzhen solutions" that could guide other high-density urban regions worldwide in their own energy transformations. The expo, closing on September 21, has served not only as a blueprint for future energy developments but also as a testament to Shenzhen's ambitious vision and operational capabilities in the face of a rapidly evolving global energy landscape.