On April 10, Guangdong Zhiguang Electric Co., Ltd. (“Zhiguang Electric”) held the “Source-Grid-Load-Storage Integration Innovation and Ecosystem Exchange Conference,” organized by its wholly owned subsidiary, Guangdong Zhiguang Integrated Energy Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Zhiguang Integrated Energy”), at the Zhiguang Integrated Energy Industrial Park. The conference concluded successfully.

Centered on the theme “Source-Grid-Load-Storage Integration: Intelligently Building a New Landscape,” the event brought together numerous industry experts, technical professionals, and ecosystem partners. Attendees included Li Yongxi, Chairman of Zhiguang Electric; Rui Dongyang, Vice Chairman; Jiang Xinyu, President; Wu Wenzhong, Vice President; Cao Chengfeng, Vice President; Xiong Tan, Board Secretary; as well as Zheng Yaodong, Full-time Member of the Expert Committee of China Southern Power Grid, Senior Strategic and Technical Expert, recipient of the State Council Special Allowance, and Distinguished Professor at Zhejiang University. The conference focused on the latest trends, technological innovations, and practical pathways in the development of source-grid-load-storage integration, exploring new opportunities for energy transition and outlining a new blueprint for industry development.

At the opening of the conference, Mr. Cao Chengfeng delivered a welcome speech, extending a warm greeting and sincere appreciation to all guests and partners. He emphasized that under the accelerating implementation of the “dual carbon” strategy and the rapid development of new-type power systems, source-grid-load-storage integration has become a key pathway to addressing the imbalance between energy supply and demand, improving energy efficiency, and promoting green and low-carbon energy transition. Zhiguang Integrated Energy remains driven by technological innovation and ecosystem collaboration, focusing on the integrated energy services sector and committed to building full-chain solutions for source-grid-load-storage integration. This conference serves as an important platform established by Zhiguang Electric for industry exchange, technology sharing, and ecosystem co-development, with the aim of working hand in hand with partners to drive innovation and upgrading in the energy industry.

Subsequently, Mr. Yu Dianyun, General Manager of Guangdong Zhiguang Integrated Energy Co., Ltd., delivered a keynote presentation titled “Development Plan of Zhiguang Integrated Energy Business.” He provided a comprehensive overview of the company’s strategic positioning, core strengths, and future roadmap in the field of source-grid-load-storage integration. He noted that the company is guided by a “One Core, Two Wings” strategy, with integrated energy services as the core business, supported by two strategic directions: delivery-oriented business and trading-oriented business. This framework enables the company to provide comprehensive solutions and full-chain support services for diverse application scenarios of source-grid-load-storage integration, contributing to the development of new-type power systems and the digital and intelligent transformation of the energy sector.

Advancing energy transition with Zhiguang at the forefront and building an ecosystem through collective effort, company leaders and distinguished guests jointly inaugurated the launch ceremony for Zhiguang Integrated Energy’s innovation and development in source-grid-load-storage integration. With integration at its core and an open ecosystem as its foundation, Zhiguang is charting a new chapter of green development in this field.

The conference also featured a special presentation by Mo Qi, Supervisor of the Dispatch and Hydropower Division at China Southern Power Grid, titled “Enhancing Distributed Renewable Energy and Dispatch Operation Management.” He analyzed the current status of distributed energy development, compared technical pathways for improving distributed energy integration, and discussed the establishment of new dispatch and management frameworks under the evolving energy landscape. He also examined the participation models of virtual power plants in the spot electricity market.

During the technical sessions, several industry experts and technical leaders shared insights into cutting-edge technologies and practical achievements:Ma Xuesong, Chief Engineer of Guangdong Zhiguang Integrated Energy Co., Ltd., presented on “Microgrid Solutions for Source-Grid-Load-Storage Integration,” highlighting the technical architecture, application scenarios, and practical experience of microgrids in coordinated energy systems.

Li Yanan, Solution Director of Hangzhou Zhiguang Yichuang Technology Co., Ltd., and Zhou Haikuan, Operations Director of Zhiguang Research Institute (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., jointly delivered a presentation on “Microgrid Control and Virtual Power Plants,” providing in-depth insights into technical integration, system architecture, and commercialization pathways.

Sun Kaifa, Chief Technical Expert of Guangzhou Zhiguang Electric Technology Co., Ltd., shared expertise on “Grid Connection Testing Technologies,” focusing on standards, core technologies, and practical applications to ensure safe and stable integration of renewable energy into the grid.

Tan Yijie, Director of Trading Operations at Guangdong Zhiyouying Energy Technology Co., Ltd., presented on “Operation and Maintenance of Independent Energy Storage Power Stations,” discussing business models, operational strategies, and O&M practices.

Following the presentations, attendees visited Zhiguang Electric’s brand exhibition hall to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s technological achievements, product portfolio, and benchmark projects in integrated energy, energy storage, microgrids, and virtual power plants. In the afternoon, participants conducted a site visit to the Qingyuan Baimiao Energy Storage Project, where they observed the project’s construction, operation, and technical applications firsthand. As a benchmark project in Zhiguang Electric’s energy storage portfolio, the Qingyuan Baimiao Energy Storage Station demonstrates the practical implementation of source-grid-load-storage integration and serves as a replicable model for the industry, receiving high recognition from visiting guests.

The successful hosting of this conference not only provided a high-level platform for technical exchange and intellectual collaboration but also fostered industry consensus and strengthened ecosystem partnerships. Looking ahead, Zhiguang Integrated Energy will continue to be driven by technological innovation and ecosystem collaboration, deepen its focus on source-grid-load-storage integration, and continuously introduce innovative technologies and solutions. Together with partners, the company aims to promote the green, low-carbon, and high-quality development of the energy industry, contributing to the construction of new-type power systems and the realization of the “dual carbon” goals.