On June 26, Wang Hongzhi, the Director of the National Energy Administration, highlighted that artificial intelligence (AI) and the energy sector are embarking on a new era of mutual enhancement. The explosive expansion of AI has resulted in a substantial increase in electricity consumption. To put it in perspective, creating a mere 5-second high-definition video consumes as much electricity as charging 10 smartphones. To tackle this issue, the nation is set to implement a strategy focused on "bolstering computing power with electricity." This involves aligning the allocation of energy resources with the development of computing infrastructure, aiming to foster a comprehensive synergy between computing power and electricity.

Specific measures include:

• Strategic Planning and Layout: The western region will coordinate the establishment of national computing hubs alongside large-scale renewable energy bases, enhancing the synergy between computing facilities and power systems. Meanwhile, the eastern region will promote coordinated planning of distributed computing power with distributed energy sources, microgrids, and virtual power plants, to cater to local needs.
• Policy Frameworks: Computing facilities will be incentivized to establish direct connections with green electricity sources and participate in green electricity and certificate trading schemes.
• Operational Adjustments: Computing power load schedules will be fine-tuned based on the electricity consumption patterns and regulatory potential of various design tasks, ensuring optimal utilization.