Global grid to be new growth engine

Vision for future looks to radical interconnectivity of energy sources

Global energy interconnection is a vision to form a massive global electricity grid powered by renewable sources. It will serve as a new engine to cement the Belt and Road Initiative, as economies along the trading routes are rich in clean energy and complement each other, said an expert.

Wang Yimin, secretary-general of the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization, said electricity interconnection is conducive to boosting regional economic and trade cooperation.