China outlines AI and energy integration plan
The country proposes a plan for clean energy supply for computing targeted by 2030.
The Chinese National Energy Administration, alongside the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the National Data Administration, has released an action plan to promote mutual development between AI and the energy sector.
The plan focuses on ensuring a reliable energy supply for computing infrastructure while using AI to support energy transformation. It outlines 29 key tasks covering green energy use, efficient coordination between power and computing, and expanding high-value AI applications in energy.
Authorities aim to significantly improve the clean energy supply for AI computing and strengthen AI adoption in energy by 2030. The strategy also seeks to enhance data use and drive innovation in AI models within the energy sector.
The agencies will establish coordination mechanisms across government and industry to support implementation and innovation. The initiative reflects a broader push to integrate AI and energy systems more deeply in China.
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