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China’s Grid Giants Invest a Record RMB 825 Billion as Asia-Pacific Power Buildout Accelerates

Industry 04 / 05 · 2026 4 min read
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Asia-Pacific grid construction is entering a historic peak. In 2025, China’s State Grid and China Southern Power Grid will invest a combined RMB 825 billion — an all-time record — including roughly RMB 112 billion (+34% YoY) in ultra-high-voltage (UHV) projects such as the Tibet–Guangdong DC link, directly boosting demand for converter valves, GIS, and other HV equipment.

South Korea’s first Renewable Energy Basic Plan (2026–2035) targets 100GW of renewable capacity by 2030 and requires power-system impact assessments for data centers above 10MW. Singapore and Germany likewise impose PUE efficiency standards on new data centers — regulating large power consumers is now a global trend.

Whether for UHV transmission, renewable integration, or data center power infrastructure, HV equipment density is rising fast, and a single insulation defect can trigger cross-regional supply disruption. Full-lifecycle insulation management — factory testing, site acceptance, and in-service monitoring — is becoming the common language of the Asia-Pacific power industry.

Built on core PD detection technology, Wintech Electric delivers complete insulation diagnostics from factory testing and commissioning to online monitoring — growing in step with the Asia-Pacific grid buildout.