Focusing on promoting innovation and transformation, UHV field creates more possibilities in the era of clean energy

Germany's MR and China National Electric Equipment Group Co., Ltd. jointly open a new chapter at the CIIE

November 7, 2024, Shanghai, China – Today, during the 7th China International Import Expo (hereinafter referred to as: CIIE), MR (Rheinhausen Group), a global leader in transformer control, and China National Electric Equipment Group once again joined hands to sign an annual framework agreement . This signing not only highlights the close cooperative relationship between the two parties over the years, but also indicates that the two parties will deepen cooperation in the future and work together to build a modern and innovative energy system. On behalf of China National Electric Equipment Group, Mr. Li Jin, Deputy General Manager of International Power Co., Ltd., and Ms. Yang Nuo, Sales Director of MR China, signed the cooperation agreement. Mr. Cheng Wei, Deputy General Manager of China National Electric Equipment Group, and Dr. Ren Jia, General Manager of MR China, jointly witnessed the signing of the agreement.

Mr. Li Jin, Deputy General Manager of China Electric Power Corporation, representing China National Electric Power Group (first row, left)

Signing a cooperation agreement on site with Ms. Yang Nuo, Sales Director of MR China (first row, right one)

Energy transformation and green development, UHV transmission technology achieves a new leap

In the wave of energy transformation and green sustainable development, MR has worked hand in hand with China XD Group, a subsidiary of China National Electric Power Equipment Group, to meet the ever-changing needs of the Chinese market faster and better.

In the Longdong-Shandong ±800 kV UHV DC transmission project ("Longdong Power into Shandong"), as China's first UHV landmark project to achieve "integrated wind, solar, thermal and storage" power transmission, XD Group adopted the VR switches and a full set of components provided by MR to meet the power transmission needs of the large-scale integrated energy base in Longdong, Gansu.

In addition, MR's VR® switches and components are highly favored in the first domestic expansion project based on an existing DC transmission project and the first UHV project to transmit electricity from wind power and photovoltaic bases in deserts, Gobi and arid areas. This not only improves the power supply capacity and effectively balances the medium- and long-term power supply and demand, but also further consolidates the leading position of both parties in the field of UHV DC transmission.

The role of enabler has shown results, and technology output has helped global energy construction

This year, Shandong Electric Power Equipment Company (SPECO), a subsidiary of China National Electric Equipment Group, selected MR’s VR-type on-load tap changers and MESSKO® components in several of its landmark high-voltage direct current (HVDC) projects, such as the Yangzhou-Zhenjiang ±200KV and Longdong-Shandong ±800KV projects.

At present, high-voltage direct current transmission technology represented by UHV DC has become a key support for building a new power system and realizing large-scale development and efficient allocation of clean energy. In 2023-2024, all HVDC projects included in Shandong Electric Power Equipment Company have selected MR's switch products without exception, achieving 100% application coverage.

In fact, the global energy transformation cannot be separated from China, and even more so from international cooperation. In multiple export projects in cooperation with Shandong Electric Power Equipment Co., Ltd., MR has fully utilized its technological advantages and provided competitive products for overseas markets. For example, the Albania-North Macedonia interconnection project is equipped with MR on-load voltage regulators and a full set of ETOS® monitoring systems. In short, these energy projects will become green models of international cooperation and empower global social development.

Dr. Ren Jia, General Manager of MR China, made a speech

Dr. Ren Jia, General Manager of MR China said: "MR has signed contracts during the CIIE for many consecutive years. Relying on this stage for strengthening collaborative innovation and international cooperation, we have deeply felt the vigorous vitality of the Chinese market and its eager expectations for excellent technology. Especially under the guidance of the 'dual carbon' goal, MR will be more firmly based in the Chinese market and share development opportunities with a wide range of Chinese partners."

Looking ahead, MR will continue to provide technical support for the power industry to accelerate green and low-carbon development, maintain business resilience, and achieve quality and efficiency improvement, relying on its deep technical background and rich experience in transformer control. In particular, it will provide strategic ideas for China's energy industry and accelerate the transformation and upgrading of the industry. Adhering to the concept of open and win-win cooperation, MR will establish lasting trust with global partners, create continuous achievements, and jointly build a cleaner, more efficient and sustainable energy future.