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Shanghai Electric and Siemens: A Partnership for Green Energy

Shanghai Electric and Siemens AG have taken a significant step towards advancing green energy solutions by signing a framework agreement at the 8th China International Import Expo. This agreement aims to expedite the transition to intelligent and digital power grids, aligning with China's dual carbon goals.

The Agreement’s Focus

Under this agreement, both companies will leverage their strengths to enhance market expansion, facilitate green transformation, and foster intelligent upgrades in electrical systems. This collaboration emphasizes mutual benefit, aiming to create benchmark projects that will elevate the standards for sustainable energy networks.

As Zhu Zhaokai, President of Shanghai Electric Group, stated, “This agreement marks a new milestone in our partnership and is a crucial step toward creating intelligent and green energy systems.” The aim is clear: to deepen cooperation with Siemens in developing projects that will lead to a more sustainable power grid.

The Global Energy Landscape

Siemens Energy has highlighted the pivotal role that China plays in the global energy transition. The company reaffirmed its commitment to the partnership with Shanghai Electric, focusing on creating high-quality equipment and comprehensive solutions. Together, they aspire to execute more “lighthouse projects” that showcase China’s innovations in building a sustainable energy future.

With over three decades of collaboration, both companies have established benchmarks in the power transmission and distribution sector in China. Their alliance has been marked by significant events, such as the strategic cooperation agreement signed in April 2025, aimed at promoting power transmission, digitalization, and low-carbon initiatives.

In July 2025, a visit by Karim Amin, an executive board member of Siemens Energy, further underscored the synergies in energy technologies and the integration of systems for global market growth.

The Path Ahead

This new agreement is set to accelerate the green transformation of the energy sector, enhancing Shanghai Electric's leadership in transmission and distribution equipment. It opens up new avenues for international cooperation aimed at sustainable development. Looking to the future, both parties view this signing as a starting point for deepening strategic collaboration, exploring integrated applications of equipment across various industrial scenarios, and utilizing partnerships to create reference projects for low-carbon development.

Together, Shanghai Electric and Siemens will provide reliable and innovative solutions under the “Shanghai Electric Solutions” umbrella, supporting energy transitions in China and globally. This partnership signifies a commitment to cultivating a sustainable energy grid that not only caters to current demands but also anticipates future needs in the evolving energy landscape.