The Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress opened in Beijing. As the starting year of the 15th Five Year Plan, this year's Two Sessions have made the wind power industry an important topic. The government work report and proposals from representatives and committee members clearly point out that wind power should not only expand in quantity, but also improve in quality, and will become the core engine for building a new type of power system and building an energy powerhouse.

The leap from installed capacity to system value

The government work report emphasizes the need to vigorously develop renewable energy such as wind power and promote the green and low-carbon transformation of the energy structure. This is not only about pursuing the growth of installed capacity, but also requires wind power to play a more stable and flexible role in the power system.

This top-level design is in line with industry development trends. In previous industry research, Far East Energy pointed out that traditional wind power projects relying solely on power generation and grid connection have reached their ceiling, and the industry must shift towards comprehensive energy solutions such as green power direct connection and integrated source grid load storage. The spirit of the Two Sessions is to promote the industry to overcome this ceiling and achieve high-quality development.

The key deployment conveyed by the two sessions can be summarized into three paths: first, large-scale development and consumption, promoting the construction of large-scale wind and photovoltaic bases, and accelerating the supporting of ultra-high voltage transmission channels; The second is market-oriented reform, promoting the full participation of wind power in the electricity market and improving the mechanism of electricity pricing to ensure project revenue; The third is integrated development, expanding scenarios such as wind power hydrogen production and zero carbon industrial parks, to enhance the system value of wind power.

The future of wind power is no longer an isolated power generation equipment, but a key link deeply integrated into energy systems, industrial systems, and even global markets.

Dual wheel drive of technological innovation and market mechanism

Technological innovation is fundamental. The two sessions emphasize technological self-reliance and self-improvement, which is reflected in the field of wind power. In terms of large capacity units, models above 16MW will become the main force in deep and offshore areas, and 35MW level test units are already being tested domestically; In terms of the localization of key components, we will push the localization of wind power main bearings to break through the last mile; In terms of intelligence, utilizing AI big models for wind turbine control, operation and maintenance warning, and improving power generation efficiency and reliability.

The market mechanism is the guarantee. The two sessions continue to deepen the direction of market-oriented reform in the electricity industry. Zhejiang Province has issued detailed rules to promote the comprehensive entry of new energy into the electricity market, ensuring reasonable project returns through the design of mechanism electricity prices, and providing reference samples for the whole country.

During the discussions at the Two Sessions, challenges were also faced: in terms of consumption and system stability, it is necessary to accelerate the construction of ultra-high voltage transmission channels, energy storage facilities, and flexible power grids, and enhance the friendliness of wind power grids; In terms of industrial chain resilience, ensuring supply chain security will accelerate the localization and substitution of wind power bearings, high-end materials, and other links; In terms of international competition, enterprises need to enhance their compliance and localization capabilities, and the country should provide diplomatic and legal support. Keywords: Wind Power News and Information, New Starting Point for Wind Power Quality Change

The beginning of a qualitative change era

The 2026 Two Sessions set the overall tone for the high-quality development of the wind power industry during the 15th Five Year Plan period. It marks a qualitative shift in China's wind power industry from pursuing quantitative changes in installed capacity to pursuing technological leadership, system integration, value creation, and global competitiveness.Editor/Gao Xue