When the management of Aziz Energy finished their trip to China, the cooperation agreement signed with Shanghai Electric was given a weight far exceeding that of paper itself. This is not only a commercial contract, but also a potential energy source that illuminates tens of thousands of households in Afghanistan and drives the operation of factory machines. Just recently, workers were busy working on three solar power plants with a total installed capacity of 330 megawatts at construction sites in Kabul, Parwan, and Ghazni provinces, which was the prelude to cooperation between the two sides. Now, the overture will evolve into a grand symphony - in the next four years, the curtain of equipment supply for power projects with a total installed capacity of 3000 megawatts will officially open.

Diversified layout to fill gaps

This new agreement covers multiple key areas such as solar energy, thermal power, and power infrastructure. For Afghanistan, which has long been constrained by power shortages, this diversified layout is crucial. Currently, the country's electricity supply heavily relies on imports, and local power generation capacity is stretched to the limit, making it difficult to support the growing industrial and livelihood demands. Shanghai Electric brings not only generator sets, but also systematic solutions including power transmission and transformation. From photovoltaic power generation to traditional thermal power peak shaving, and then to the construction of the power grid framework, this full industry chain support will effectively alleviate the power supply and demand contradiction in Afghanistan, promote the coordinated development of power generation, transmission, and supporting facilities.

Variable energy of light resources

Afghanistan has unique light resources, which provide a natural fertile ground for the development of new energy. The previous cooperation between Aziz Energy and Shanghai Electric has verified the feasibility of this path. This cooperation will further tap into the potential of solar energy and convert it into stable clean electricity. At the same time, the introduction of thermal power projects provides a guarantee for the stability of the power grid and solves the challenge of intermittent power supply from new energy sources. This complementary model of wind, solar, and fire not only utilizes the local natural endowments, but also takes into account the security of the power grid, building a more resilient energy supply system for Afghanistan.keywords:New energy information network

Equipment expansion map for overseas expansion

For Shanghai Electric, this large order is a key milestone in accelerating its overseas energy equipment expansion. As a global energy equipment manufacturing giant, its technological accumulation in coal-fired, gas-fired power generation, and new energy fields is being transformed into market competitiveness through such projects. With the advancement of the 3000 MW project, Shanghai Electric has not only deepened its penetration into the Afghan market, but also used it as a pivot to leverage the energy equipment layout of the entire Central and South Asian region. For Afghanistan, with the help of Chinese companies' technological and industrial capabilities, the process of modernizing its energy infrastructure will undoubtedly press the fast forward button. This game of chess is not only about brightness, but also about development.Editor/Yang Meiling