New 'internet plus' strategy for energy puts emphasis on innovative development and industry integration

Premier Li Keqiang has emphasized many times that securing energy supplies is essential for China's development, and he has called for the country to promote an Internet Plus energy strategy.

"Internet Plus Smart Energy" aims to integrate the internet, cloud computing, big data and the internet of things with energy production, transmission, storage and consumption.

The State Council, China's Cabinet, places great importance on the innovative development of the energy industry, represented by what is known as the "energy internet".