Local Governments Investment in Smart Grid

Sichuan Grid, the provincial State Grid subsidiary, will invest RMB 26B in the construction of its smart grid infrastructure over the next three years. For those following state support for the Strategic Emerging Industries (SEI), this is one of many developments taking place in the provinces. In strengthening its smart grid infrastructure, Sichuan also hopes to pursue a bu la zha xian dian, or 'flipping the power switch,' power distribution policy. Due to a lack of power transmission infrastructure in less developed areas of China, some local governments periodically shut off power to avoid unanticipated outages, damaging industrial output.