Inner Mongolia Unveils 2026 Plan for Economic Growth and Smart Grid Upgrades

Published: Feb 28, 2026 16:09

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Recent Implementation of the 2026 Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Economic and Social Development Plan
Issued by the People's Government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
The plan outlines key initiatives to advance the construction of a new power system, including:
Deepening the implementation of grid enhancement projects;
Accelerating the smart grid upgrade of the West Inner Mongolia Power Grid;
Building 20 new 500 kV power transmission and transformation projects;
Conducting feasibility studies for a UHVDC flexible HVDC transmission line from Alxa to Central Inner Mongolia.
Context on Alxa Clean Energy Base
Leveraging abundant wind and solar resources, Alxa’s clean energy base development has accelerated significantly.

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