On March 26, 2025, during the “2025 Energy Market Development Forum” held by the China Energy Administration, the China Energy Administration released a comprehensive plan aimed at addressing challenges posed by extreme weather events such as typhoons and strong winds, and ensuring the safety of power generation facilities.
The plan emphasizes the enhancement of electrical system resilience and includes measures to protect energy infrastructure from severe weather. It highlights the necessity for improved hardware design, automated warning systems, and advanced forecasting technologies to ensure the safety of power facilities.
According to data from GCube Insurance, from 2018 to 2023, the economic losses caused by typhoon-related disasters reached as high as 54%. This statistic underscores the urgent need for stronger designs and more effective monitoring systems to protect against such events.
The comprehensive plan outlines a target for resilience against wind-related damage, aiming for a maximum resistance of 55 mm of wind pressure at a 60-degree tilt angle. Additionally, it includes provisions for short-term weather forecasts and automated alert systems to help mitigate the impact of strong winds.
For instance, a project in the U.S. involving a 100 MW wind power plant demonstrated that utilizing the measures proposed in the plan could reduce annual energy losses by up to 94%. These enhancements are crucial for adapting energy assets to withstand extreme weather conditions.
The plan also calls for improved hardware designs and more precise wind forecasting technologies to enhance protection mechanisms. In areas with established energy infrastructure, the proposed measures will utilize a combination of robust designs and monitoring systems to manage the impacts of severe weather effectively.
In conclusion, the comprehensive strategy presented by the China Energy Administration aims to significantly increase the resilience of energy facilities against extreme weather events, thereby ensuring consistent and safe energy production.
