Promoting the Smart Construction in Power Grids to Create a Strong Cross-regional Platform for Optimized Resources Allocation

Based on the characteristics of the power grid development abroad, this paper analyzes main motivations and trends of the smart grid development in the world. From the perspective of economic social development, cross-regional allocation of resources, clean energy development, end-use energy consumption structure optimization and energy security improvement, this study investigates the situations and requirements of China’s power grid advancement in the future. Considering China’s basic conditions, the paper argues that China needs to promote the smart construction in the power grids and create a strong cross-regional platform for optimized resources allocation.