Joint Industry Proposal of All-Scenario Grid Forming Initiative Accelerates Wind and Solar as Main Power

[Shenzhen, China, September 17, 2025] During the International Digital Energy Expo (IDEE) 2025, China Energy Research Society, Global Solar Council (GSC), and Huawei Digital Power co-hosted the Global Low-Carbon Industry Forum themed "All-Scenario Grid Forming Technology, Accelerating Wind and Solar Power as Main Power Sources." At the event, industry leaders from government energy departments, power grid companies, energy enterprises, standards organizations, and industry associations around the world gathered to discuss the development status and future prospects of the renewable energy industry, as well as the practical application of the all-scenario grid forming technology worldwide and its profound impact on the renewable energy industry. At the forum, the participants jointly proposed the all-scenario grid forming initiative. The initiative aims to close the global energy divide by further implementing the all-scenario grid forming technology, delivering clean and stable power to all and building a better, greener future.

Global Low-Carbon Industry Forum 

At the opening of the forum, Hou Jinlong, Director of the Board of Huawei, President of Huawei Digital Power, remarked: "Looking ahead, energy storage will grow rapidly and integrate deeply with wind and solar power, transforming them into stable and reliable energy sources. In this transition, the most critical areas of innovation include grid forming technologies, AI technologies, and high-quality products that deliver performance throughout the lifecycle. The all-scenario grid forming technology will accelerate wind, solar, and energy storage as the main power sources. AI will transition from the auxiliary system into the production system, making wind, solar, and energy storage plants truly autonomous. High quality throughout the product lifecycle is the cornerstone for sustainable and healthy development of the renewable energy industry. Huawei Digital Power will adhere to technological innovation and the principle of quality first, and work with peers across the industry to improve the industry standards and close the global energy divide, delivering green, stable, and affordable power to all."

Hou Jinlong, Director of the Board of Huawei, President of Huawei Digital Power, delivering a speech

Following Development Trends and Promoting the Transition Toward a Green Energy Mix

Xiang Haiping, Chief Expert of China Energy Research Society, Vice President of China Society for Hydropower Engineering shared an overview of the status quo and anticipated trajectory of China's energy transformation and development. He stated that the new power system will feature a safer and more reliable energy supply, a greener and more low-carbon infrastructure, more diverse energy forms, enhanced capabilities for independent innovation, and a fairer and more efficient governance framework. Bridging the gap between fluctuating renewable output and dynamic load demand requires urgent investment in advanced regulatory resources such as energy storage systems (ESSs). Grid forming technologies feature fast response speed, high control precision, and strong system adaptability and stability, making it possible to enhance the grid integration of renewable energy and improve the stability of the new power system.

Xiang Haiping, Chief Expert of China Energy Research Society, Vice President of China Society for Hydropower Engineering

Andrés Rebolledo, Executive Secretary of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE), introduced the transformation from traditional power grids to smart and resilient systems in Latin America. He noted that Latin America and the Caribbean, as a leading region in clean energy, have achieved a renewable energy share of 69%, with wind power and solar power generation growing at a rate exceeding 25%. However, the rapid growth of distributed power generation is placing significant pressure on aging grid infrastructure, leading to elevated transmission losses and limited operational flexibility, hindering the integration of renewable energy. The introduction of ESSs, grid forming technologies, and smart grids has effectively addressed these challenges, unlocking the potential of renewable energy and becoming the core driving forces for grid stability.

Andrés Rebolledo, Executive Secretary of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE)

Dato' Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), stated that ASEAN is ready to enhance its renewable energy supply and power grid integration to meet the demand for corporate net-zero commitments, attract new investments, and bolster economic competitiveness. The discussion of progress and future direction of ASEAN Power Grid is actively conducted, as it is one of the key enablers of advancing renewable electricity trade within the region. Establishing ASEAN Power Grid and a multilateral power trading framework that captures the uniqueness of the national power system and is able to integrate RE intermittency from multi-country sources, ESSs and grid forming technologies will play a pivotal role in enhancing grid resilience. The plan includes tailoring regulatory and policy frameworks, accelerating grid integration and modernisation, strengthening research and development efforts, and fostering inclusive stakeholder engagement.

Dato' Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy

Peter Wall, Head of Grids Research of BloombergNEF, shared the future of grid stability. He believed that as the proportion of renewable energy in the energy mix continues to rise, the inertia of the power system is experiencing a sharp decline. Numerous empirical projects have demonstrated that synchronous condensers and grid forming ESSs have emerged as critical technologies for providing inertia support. Meanwhile, inverters have proven indispensable in ensuring grid stability. With regard to the grid forming technology, emphasis shall be placed on its tangible contribution to grid support capabilities rather than on variations in internal control methodologies. Given the diverse and complex demands across different markets, relying on a single technical architecture is unlikely to provide a one-fits-all effective solution. Looking ahead, the scale of power grids and grid forming ESSs will continue to expand. However, if policy responses in certain regions remain sluggish, there is a significant risk that the critical window for advancing the energy transition will be missed.

Peter Wall, Head of Grids Research of BloombergNEF

Following Grid Operators and Standards and Empowering a New Power System

Wang Jifeng, Former Chief Engineer of China Southern Power Grid, focused on the development of a new power system. He stated that energy and electric power are critical to achieving carbon neutrality. The development goal of a new power system is to provide a robust foundation for this transition. In the new power system, renewable energy represented by wind and PV power is becoming the main power source. However, due to the fluctuation and intermittency of renewables, new energy storage solutions are essential to enhance the resilience, flexibility, and overall efficiency of the power grid. In terms of grid operation, the high-, medium-, and low-voltage power grids need to be fully coordinated to build a more flexible, more efficient, more reliable, and intelligent network. The construction of a new power system is a systematic project. It requires collaboration between power generation, power grids, loads, and storage.Equally vital is the synergy among academia, industry, research institutions, and practical applications. By fostering collaboration across these domains, we can unlock shared opportunities, accelerate the energy transition, and drive sustainable energy development around the world.

Wang Jifeng, Former Chief Engineer of China Southern Power Grid

Li Jian, Chief Engineer of State Grid Energy Research Institute Co., Ltd, shared how technological innovation can fuel the high-quality development in the energy and electricity sector. He emphasized that the power system is undergoing profound transformation, driven by a new wave of technological revolution and industrial change that presents tremendous development opportunities. Achieving a balance between the green, low-carbon energy transition and the safe, reliable supply of electricity is critical. Accelerating the construction of a new power system is also a key area in deep integration of technological and industrial innovation to cultivate new energy productivity. To achieve breakthroughs, it is essential to focus on the foundational theories of power system supply-demand balance and stability mechanisms. This includes strengthening joint R&D efforts in grid forming technologies, generation-grid-load-storage coordinated control, and flexible DC networking. In the meantime, systematic promotion of technological and policy innovation is needed to build a sustainable innovation ecosystem and drive high-quality development across the energy and electricity power industry.

Li Jian, Chief Engineer of State Grid Energy Research Institute Co., Ltd

Ansgar Hinz, CEO and Chairman of the Board of VDE, presented the global grid forming and standardization approach and high-quality industry development. He asserted that industry coupling, digitalization, and flexibility have emerged as the foundation of modern power systems. In a power converter-dominated system, the grid forming capability becomes a prerequisite for system operation. Intrinsic stability, instantaneous reserve capability, and robust voltage and frequency control are the basic requirements for ensuring safe and reliable operation of power grids. With the rapid growth of grid-following power sources, unprecedented challenges are posed to intrinsic stability. It is urgent to build a power system with grid forming capability. In this regard, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy of Germany, with the support of VDE, has developed the System Stability Roadmap, which provides systematic planning and strategic guidance for safe and stable grid operation with 100% renewable energy.

Ansgar Hinz, CEO and Chairman of the Board of VDE

Building a High-Quality Development Path for the Renewable Energy Industry with Grid Forming Technologies and Global Applications

Steven Zhou, President of Smart PV & ESS Product Line, Huawei Digital Power, shared the all-scenario grid forming solutions and applications through Huawei's innovation journey in string architecture, digital technologies, and grid forming technologies. He stated that grid forming technologies are key to ensuring grid stability and balance, supporting safe and stable operation of a new power system. Huawei has built six core capabilities, including inertia support, wideband oscillation damping, and black start, to support power generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption. The FusionSolar 9.0 Grid Forming PV+ESS Platform launched this year has made three key breakthroughs in terms of grid forming capability, full intelligence, and high quality: upgrade from grid forming ESS to grid forming PV+ESS, from grid forming on the power generation side to grid forming in all scenarios of power generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption, and from visible and manageable sites to full-link intelligence and full-lifecycle intelligent management of "device-edge-cloud." Huawei's grid forming technologies have passed over 2,300 plant-level tests in Ngari prefecture, Xizang and Golmud, Qinghai. At a technical appraisal organized by Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering where the committee comprises members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Huawei's grid forming technologies have earned recognition as achieving world-leading capabilities in GWh-scale applications.

Steven Zhou, President of Smart PV & ESS Product Line, Huawei Digital Power

Dennis B. Jordan, President and CEO of MGEN Renewable Energy, Inc. and Terra Solar Philippines, Inc., introduced MTerra Solar as the world's largest integrated PV and BESS Grid Forming infrastructure project, including 3.5 GW PV and 4.5 GWh GFM BESS. As of August 2025, the first phase has surpassed the halfway mark in its completion. The project will supply clean, renewable electricity to approximately 2.4 million households, while cutting carbon dioxide emissions by over 4.3 million tons each year. In addition, the project has generated more than 11,000 jobs, stimulating growth across the energy industry value chain, and contributing meaningfully to improving local livelihoods. This project not only serves as a vital initiative for advancing low-carbon transition locally, but also exemplifies the commitment of energy enterprises to fostering sustainable industry development. Moreover, it stands as a valuable reference point for global energy transition efforts.

Dennis B. Jordan, President and CEO of MGEN Renewable Energy, Inc. and Terra Solar Philippines, Inc.

Wang Haiyun, General Manager of Technology Innovation Department, Xizang Development and Investment Group Co., Ltd., presented the commercial operation practice of the 30 MW PV + 6 MW/24 MWh grid forming ESS project in Gertse County, Xizang. As the world's first grid forming ESS plant deployed in a high-altitude, extremely cold, and weak grid environment, it effectively solves the challenge of renewable energy grid connection in weak grid areas on plateaus. The plant can quickly and proactively support and respond to grid voltage and frequency fluctuations in multiple states, such as charging, discharging, and zero-power operation. After the project was put into use, the PV output power has increased from less than 1.5 MW to about 12 MW. It has been verified that the 1 MWh Huawei Smart String Grid Forming ESS can increase the PV output power by 1.75 MW. The project not only significantly improves the safety and stability of electricity use in Gertse County, but also provides a replicable and promotable example for the construction of new global power systems.

Wang Haiyun, General Manager of Technology Innovation Department, Xizang Development and Investment Group Co., Ltd.

José Donoso, CEO of Spanish Photovoltaic Association (UNEF) and Co-Chair of Global Solar Council (GSC), shared his thoughts and practices on the Spanish power system mechanism. He pointed out that according to the reports released by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) of Spain and Spanish National Grid Company (REE), insufficient voltage control and reactive power regulation are considered the main causes of the power outage event in Spain. To prevent similar risks in the future, he proposed three strategic measures: allowing solar power to provide dynamic voltage control, stimulating energy storage installation, and developing a regulatory framework for grid forming. This initiative not only tackles existing vulnerabilities in grid operations, but also establishes a robust foundation for the long-term safe and sustainable evolution of Spain's power system.

José Donoso, CEO of Spanish Photovoltaic Association (UNEF) and Co-Chair of Global Solar Council (GSC)

Urban Windelen, Executive Director of German Energy Storage Systems Association (BVES), shared Germany's experience in developing its energy storage electricity market mechanisms, highlighting the country's position as a key player in Europe. He noted that the rapidly increasing electricity demand, diverse application scenarios, and a relatively stable legal and regulatory framework contribute to the robust growth of its energy storage sector. With the growing penetration of renewable energy, flexibility has emerged as a critical factor in ensuring the flexibility of the energy system. ESSs play a vital role in enhancing grid stability across all levels of the power system. In particular, grid forming ESSs can provide inertia support, helping to mitigate the risks associated with integrating variable renewable energy sources into the grid. In terms of market-oriented procurement of non-frequency-related ancillary services, the BVES advocates for market-oriented procurement and works with suppliers to develop technical requirements.

Urban Windelen, Executive Director of German Energy Storage Systems Association (BVES)

Jointly Proposing the All-Scenario Grid Forming Initiative to Close the Global Energy Divide

At the forum, Huawei Digital Power, together with government departments, grid companies, energy enterprises, standards organizations, and industry associations, jointly proposed the all-scenario grid forming initiative. The initiative aims to accelerate the commercialization and large-scale implementation of grid forming technologies based on mature and widely used solutions, and fully support the construction of a new power system. Through this initiative, grid forming technologies will not only promote larger-scale integration of clean energy and improve the stability and flexibility of power systems, but also release new momentum for industrial upgrade and regional development in cross-regional interconnection, creating sustainable business value for society and providing more reliable and inclusive green energy experience for individuals. Its fundamental goal is to address energy imbalances through technological innovation, close the global energy divide, achieve energy sharing, and deliver green power to all, collectively shaping a new paradigm for energy transition and sustainable development.

Inaugural ceremony for the all-scenario grid forming initiative