For more than three decades, EP Shanghai has stood at the nexus of power technology, policy, and procurement in China’s fast-evolving energy landscape. Returning December 3–5, 2026, the 33rd China International Exhibition on Electric Power Equipment and Technology & The 26th Shanghai International Exhibition on Electrical Equipment will occupy Halls N1–N5, W4 & W5 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, bringing the world’s most influential supply chain under one roof. Organized by the China Electricity Council and co-organized by Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd, EP Shanghai is backed by all major Power Group Corporations and Power Grid Corporations—an institutional endorsement that translates into high-level participation, pre-qualified buyer traffic, and direct access to decision-makers across China’s national and provincial utilities.
The exhibition’s authority arises from its synthesis of technology leadership and market reach. China has mastered the world’s most advanced ±1,100 kV UHV DC transmission technology, setting standards for high-efficiency long-distance power delivery and grid stability. This technical foundation underpins a domestic transformer industry that now accounts for more than 60% of global production capacity, making EP Shanghai the logical focal point for international buyers navigating a constrained global supply environment. In 2026, the event will serve as both an innovation showcase and a practical sourcing platform at a moment when AI data centers, renewable integration, and grid modernization are collectively straining transformer supply worldwide.

EP Shanghai 2026 spans 86,000 square meters and is expected to host approximately 2,200 exhibitors and brands from around the world, reflecting consistent year-on-year growth and broadening international participation. The scale is more than physical; it signals availability of capacity, breadth of specialization, and diversity of technical solutions across power transmission and distribution, transformers, LV electrical equipment, grid integration, smart energy, automation, energy storage, and hydrogen energy.
This scale maps directly to market dynamics. China’s transformer market was valued at approximately USD 17.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 18.9 billion in 2026, growing at 9–10% CAGR—an expansion supported by domestic infrastructure investment and surging export demand. In 2025, China exported 2.982 billion transformer units worth USD 1.595 billion, registering 4.6% volume growth and 5.2% value growth year-over-year. Export value jumped by roughly 35% in 2025 and is expected to grow by more than 25% in 2026, extending reach to 203 countries and regions. Asia remains the largest destination at around 50% share, while Europe is the fastest growing market at 42.2% year-over-year, followed by steady momentum in the Americas.

EP Shanghai’s programming is designed to support both technical evaluation and commercial execution. Across Halls N1–N5 and W4–W5, the exhibition floor covers the full stack of the power equipment value chain, enabling one-stop sourcing and engineering collaboration. Visitors will find comprehensive showcases across:
• Transformers and substation equipment: From distribution transformers to high-power units for HV/UHV corridors, with focus on reducing losses, enhancing thermal management, and extending maintenance intervals through advanced materials and digital monitoring.
• Power transmission and distribution: Switchgear, protection systems, GIS, and busbar solutions tailored for high-reliability grid environments and challenging climates.
• LV electrical equipment and power electronics: Inverters, converters, rectifiers, and advanced protection devices for industrial, commercial, and utility-scale projects.
• Grid integration and smart energy: Digital substations, SCADA, EMS/DMS, IoT-enabled condition monitoring, and predictive analytics, addressing resiliency and operational efficiency.
• Automation: Substation automation layers, intelligent relays, and edge computing solutions supporting adaptive network operations and cyber-secure architectures.
• Energy storage and hydrogen: Battery systems, BMS platforms, hybrid storage configurations, and hydrogen-based auxiliary systems interfacing with grid upgrades and renewable penetration.

Beyond the exhibits, knowledge programs and solution tours focus on project outcomes rather than abstract theory. Expect sessions on AI data center load management, transformer life-cycle optimization, and accelerated grid-modernization roadmaps that link design to delivery. Specialized buyer programs and curated business-matching meetings connect utility planners, EPCs, industrial end users, and hyperscale infrastructure developers with manufacturers prepared to quote, prototype, and commit to delivery. International buyers benefit from access to China’s policy landscape and energy transition roadmap, gaining clarity on standards, certification pathways, and interoperability frameworks. These insights translate into smoother cross-border procurement, faster approvals, and reduced execution risk for multinational projects.

EP Shanghai 2026 delivers unparalleled access to transformer technologies across the power equipment spectrum: • Power Transformers: Step-up and step-down transformers for generation and transmission applications, including UHV, high-voltage, and medium-voltage units
• Distribution Transformers: Pad-mounted, pole-mounted, and substation transformers for utility distribution networks and industrial facilities
• Specialty Transformers: Furnace transformers, rectifier transformers, phase-shifting transformers, and application-specific designs
• Transformer Components: Core materials, insulation systems, bushings, tap changers, cooling equipment, and monitoring devices
• Testing Equipment: Transformer testing and diagnostic equipment for quality assurance, commissioning, and maintenance

With 2,200+ exhibitors spanning the entire power industry value chain, EP Shanghai enables comprehensive evaluation of transformer technologies from multiple suppliers, facilitating informed procurement decisions and technology partnerships.

EP Shanghai brings together China's most influential transformer manufacturers under one roof. Key industry players include:
• XD Group (China XD Group): Major supplier of power transformers and electrical equipment, with deep expertise in HV/UHV switchgear and transformer systems
• Shanghai Electric: Diversified electrical equipment manufacturer producing transformers up to ±1,100 kV UHV DC, with design capacity of 1.8 million kVA and exports to over 20 countries
• China Electric Equipment Group (CEEG): State-owned enterprise and the world's largest dry-type transformer producer, integrating XD Group, Baoding Tianwei, and other leading brands with over 12,000 patents and products exported to more than 100 countries
• Shaanxi Qintong Power Group: Xi'an-based high-tech enterprise specializing in intelligent electrical equipment and distribution transformers up to 40.5 kV, including oil-immersed and epoxy-resin cast dry-type series
• Zhongbian Group (ZBB.): Shanghai-based manufacturer focused on high-voltage and low-voltage power transformer R&D, production, and sales for domestic and international markets
• Jiangsu Subian Power Equipment: Specialist in oil-immersed and dry-type distribution transformers from 10 kV to 110 kV, with ISO 9001/14001 certifications and a strong focus on renewable energy applications
• Hunan Huaxia Special Transformer: National High-Tech "Little Giant" enterprise dedicated to high-end, high-capacity specialty transformers including rectifier transformers and electric furnace transformers for heavy industrial applications
• Jiangxi Transformer Technology: Established in 1954, a heritage manufacturer producing power transformers and rectifier transformers up to 330 kV, serving power systems, electrified railways, and chemical industries

These manufacturers represent the breadth and depth of China's transformer ecosystem—from UHV transmission giants to specialized niche producers—giving international buyers direct access to the full spectrum of transformer solutions at EP Shanghai 2026.

EP Shanghai 2026 delivers concentrated commercial value for buyers and visitors seeking certainty in transformer and grid equipment sourcing:
• Direct access to China’s vast power equipment manufacturing ecosystem—from transformers and switchgear to automation systems and energy storage—enabling comprehensive vendor comparison and multi-category sourcing under one roof.
• Competitive pricing across the power equipment value chain, with Chinese manufacturers offering strong cost advantages at comparable technical specifications, improving project economics and freeing budget for broader infrastructure upgrades.
• Shorter lead times driven by China’s scaled production capacity, helping buyers meet aggressive project schedules across renewables, AI data centers, grid modernization, and industrial electrification.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies spanning UHV transmission, smart grid integration, digital substations, and next-generation energy storage, translating into lower system losses, higher reliability, and better lifecycle performance.
• One-stop sourcing across transformers, T&D, LV equipment, power electronics, grid integration, automation, energy storage, and hydrogen, reducing the transaction overhead inherent in multi-supplier procurement.
• Direct networking with China’s Power Grid Corporations and major manufacturers, providing clarity on standards, interconnection requirements, and long-term service commitments.
• Policy and roadmap insights that streamline cross-border projects and help buyers anticipate regulatory shifts impacting equipment specification and system architecture.
• Exposure to innovations in energy storage and hydrogen integration, supporting hybrid systems that stabilize renewables and maximize grid flexibility.

As the global energy sector navigates unprecedented demand from AI-driven infrastructure, renewable integration targets, and aging grid replacement cycles, the transformer supply chain has become a strategic bottleneck.
EP Shanghai 2026 serves as the premier platform for accessing China's transformer manufacturing capabilities and innovation. The exhibition's comprehensive scope, featuring 2,200+ exhibitors across 86,000 square meters, provides unparalleled opportunities to evaluate technologies, compare suppliers, and establish partnerships with leading Chinese and international manufacturers.

EP Shanghai 2026 takes place on December 3–5 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, Halls N1–N5, W4 & W5. Registration, exhibitor lists, and program updates are available at www.epchinashow.com. In a world where transformer capacity defines project timelines, the path to reliable supply, superior performance, and faster deployment starts here—in Shanghai.