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EP Shanghai 2025 Grandly Opens Today
Digital Intelligence Drives New Energy Ecosystem Integration

Publish Date: 2025-11-18

The 32nd Shanghai International Electric Power Equipment & Technology Exhibition (EP Shanghai), along with the Shanghai International Energy Storage Technology Exhibition and Hydrogen Energy Expo, opened today at Shanghai New International Expo Center (Halls N1-N5 & W5). Jointly organized by the China Electricity Council and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., the exhibition marks its 39th year as the leading event of the electric power industry, gathering innovation from the entire global energy supply chain.

Under the theme “Digital Power for a Smart, Integrated Energy Future,” this year’s expo focuses on energy transition, grid modernization, and digitalization during China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, advancing the integrated and low-carbon development of power generation, grid, load, storage, and hydrogen energy solutions.

The Largest and the Leading Electric Power Expo in China, Gathers 2000 Brands and 70,000 Visitors from Worldwide
This year’s exhibition spans six halls and 75,000 square meters, featuring over 2,000 brands and expecting 70,000 professional visitors from China and abroad. Four concurrent events—EP Shanghai, the Energy Storage Exhibition, the Hydrogen Energy Showcase, and CDCE2025 Data Center & Cloud Expo—create an integrated pathway linking “computing – electricity – energy storage – hydrogen,” and present system-level solutions for AI data centers, zero carbon parks, and industrial applications.

Exhibits cover generation, transmission, distribution, and end user applications, including digital grids, automation, energy storage, and intelligent manufacturing equipment. International participation and professional standards reach new heights, with leading global brands such as ABB, Siemens, and Eaton showcasing their latest innovations alongside companies from more than ten countries and regions, strengthening global industry collaboration.

Opening Ceremony Brings Together Industry Leaders
On November 18, EP Shanghai 2025 held its official opening alongside the China Electricity Council’s 2025 Annual Meeting, blending high level exchange with technical showcases. The opening address was delivered by Mr Xin Baoan, President of the China Electricity Council and Chairman of the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization and hosted by Yang Kun, Executive Vice Chairman of the China Electricity Council. The event was attended by key government officials, industry leaders, and global business representatives. Distinguished guests included Shao Guoyong, Member of the Board, Deputy Party Secretary of State Grid Corporation of China, Zhan Xiaohui, Assistant General Manager of China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd., Wang Kui, Assistant General Manager of China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd.; Chairman of the Board and Party Secretary of the Listed Company, Lyu Jun, Party Secretary and Chairman of China Datang Group, Wu Jingkai, Member of the Party Leadership Group and Vice President of China Huadian Corporation Ltd., Zhang Shishan, Assistant General Manager and Director of Power Department of CHN ENERGY Investment Group Co., LTD ,Ju Lisheng, Assistant General Manager of State Power Investment Corporation Limited, Lyu Tingyan, Executive Vice President and Member of the Party Leadership Group of China Three Gorges Corporation, Cai Guang Zong, Party Secretary and Chairman of the Power Construction Cooperation of China and POWERCHINA Shanghai Electric Power Engineering Co., Ltd, Wei Xudong, Chief Financial Officer of Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd., Gao Zhen, Deputy General Manager of Guangdong Energy Group Co., Ltd. , Lin Zhizhong, Deputy Chief Engineer of China Anneng Construction Group Co., Ltd., Liu Shenghui, Chairman of the Board and Party Secretary of Zhejiang Energy Group Co., Ltd. , Rita Chu , Vice Chairman of the Adsale Group, among others.

More than 400 leaders and experts from power grid enterprises, power companies, manufacturing giants, research institutes, and industry organizations gathered to discuss digital energy, new quality productive forces, industry collaboration, and innovation—jointly shaping an open, cooperative power ecosystem.

Six Theme Zones Deliver Complete Solutions for Specific Sectors, Enhanced Business Matching between Exhibitors & Buyers
This year’s show expands to 75,000 sqm across six halls, bringing together over 2,000 renowned domestic and international brands, including China Southern Power Grid Technology , NARI Group, China Energy Engineering Group, Siemens, ABB, Chint, Huawei, Acrel, Eaton, Tember, Rocoi, CECSYS, China Electric Equipment Group, Hager, EPkeeper, Murge, Dongfang Electronics, Jiangsu Senyuan, Changshu Switch, Mantunsci, ZBB Group, Jiangxi Transformer, HuaMing, Unitree Robotics, DEEPRobotics, Tysen-kld, Good EP Electrical, Stäubli, QuantumCTek, Foxconn Energy Storage, Hiprecise, DARDONTECH Automation, and other industry leaders. The show presented advanced new materials, new technologies, and innovative products across the entire power industry chain.

• Power Automation: Edge–cloud collaboration, online monitoring, and condition based maintenance bring the “intelligent brain” to the field.
• Intelligent Manufacturing Equipment: Automated production lines and smart processing/testing systems drive an “efficiency revolution.”
• Energy Digitalization: Virtual power plants, AI enabled efficiency, industrial internet, and data platforms advance practical integration of digital and physical systems.
• New Energy & Energy Storage: Grid forming energy storage and system integration solutions take center stage, with strong momentum for “source–grid–load–storage” applications.
• Hydrogen Energy Zone: Spanning production, storage, transport, and use, the zone demonstrates “electricity–hydrogen–electricity” coordination and grid peak shaving pathways, creating hydrogen–power integration scenarios.

Together, the six zones showcase industry innovation, technology upgrades, and green transformation—affirming China’s leadership in digitalization, intelligence, and low carbon transition across the power sector.

Multi Scenario Solutions Across Applications
One stop intelligent power solutions address power systems, energy users, buildings, municipal projects, data centers, rail transit, zero carbon parks, and more. Advanced offerings—intelligent management platforms, virtual power plants, AI energy efficiency, and multi scenario energy storage—help generators, grid operators, and end users reduce costs and increase efficiency.

AI Robotics Bring Smart O&M to Life
The Power Robotics Zone drew strong attention with live demonstrations of autonomous inspection and maintenance robots. Companies including Unitree Robotics, DEEP Robotics, Agile Robots, and Lenovo showcased advances in fault prediction, infrared imaging, and field automation—spotlighting the shift toward unmanned, intelligent operations in the power sector.

First Ever Hydrogen Energy Zone Attracts Strong Interest
Launched for the first time this year, the Hydrogen Energy Zone focuses on hydrogen production, storage, transport, and multi scenario fuel cell technologies. Visitors experienced “electric–hydrogen” collaboration and grid balancing solutions first hand. Key participants included Shenzhen Energy Group, CEE (Electric Power Research Institute), Shanghai Energy Engineering, SHPT (Sunwise New Energy), Compres, Ewell Industrial, HORIBA, and others, unveiling new hydrogen–power integration cases and applications.

Concurrent Themed Activities for Hydrogen-Power Solutions
• Hydrogen–Electric Coordination Standardization Workshop
• “Breaking & Building” Academic Conference on Reshaping the Energy Industry Chain through Hydrogen–Electric Coordination
• China Civil Engineering Society Hydrogen Energy Facilities and Engineering Branch 2025 Annual Meeting
• Hydrogen–Electric Smart Talk Series

30+ Forums Address Core Innovation Challenges
More than 30 forums focused on energy transition, carbon reduction, efficiency, and innovation. The “Smart Digital Energy Empowers New Power Systems” summit, hosted by the China Electricity Council at the Kerry Hotel, brought together experts and users. Additional sessions covered policy and practice for micro-grids, virtual power plants, zero carbon parks, green factories, and multi industry users, including major tracks on hydrogen–power collaboration, integrated innovation, green manufacturing, and virtual power plant ecosystems—breaking silos and enabling cross sector exchange.

New Product Launches and Technology Debuts Take the Stage
A series of launches spotlighted cutting edge equipment, digital platforms, virtual power plant controls, energy storage safety systems, and core hydrogen components. Companies presented breakthroughs in technology, real world applications, business models, and project case studies.

Over 500 International and Domestic Buyer Groups Visit
On day one, attendance was strong with a distinctly international atmosphere. Buyer delegations and industry organizations from Brazil, South Korea, Iran, Colombia, the Middle East, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Russia, Belarus, and other countries and regions explored cooperation opportunities. More than 500 professional buyer groups took part, including domestic and international associations and leading corporate delegations.

Overseas buyers increased significantly, representing more than 60 countries and regions. The breadth and depth of participation underscore the show’s international appeal. EP Shanghai expects to welcome over 70,000 professional visitors from China and abroad for in depth exchanges, fully demonstrating the vitality and influence of this industry event.

To promote efficient supply–demand matching, the organizers hosted multiple business matching sessions and factory visits, creating targeted cooperation platforms for domestic and overseas buyer groups and exhibitors, and fostering deeper collaboration across the industry chain. The active participation of high quality buyers and professional visitors highlighting EP Shanghai’s value as a key international platform for exchange and cooperation in the power industry.

For more information about the exhibition, please visit the website of China Electricity Council:
www.cec.org.cn
Official website of EP Shanghai:
www.EPChinaShow.com
Subscribe to EP Shanghai official WeChat account: EPChina_Show

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About us
EP Shanghai is jointly organized by China Electricity Council and State Grid Corporation of China and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. Since its launch in 1986, EP exhibition was held in Beijing and Shanghai rotationally. Starting from 2020, the show is held in Shanghai annually. EP exhibition is recognized as the leading electric power and electrical exhibition in China, extensively supported by major power group corporations and power grid corporations of China. It is also the only electric power event in China recommended by The Ministry of Commerce of PR China since 2013.

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