State Grid secures power supply ahead of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

To meet the stringent power quality requirements of high-definition live broadcasts and precision competition equipment at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, State Grid Shanghai will physically isolate the venues' core power supply areas from the municipal grid, enabling independent operation and power supply, said Liu Kai, an official with State Grid Shanghai's electric power company in Pudong New Area.

"This will create a highly stable, clean and reliable power system dedicated to the event," Liu said.

At the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in Qingpu district, where power loads spike sharply during competition hours, the site's digital twin smart power protection system has been upgraded to enable round-the-clock monitoring and real-time intelligent assessment of power supply risks, said Fu Huimin, a customer specialist at State Grid Shanghai's power supply company in Qingpu district.

As part of its efforts to support the green goals of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, State Grid Shanghai has allocated about 8 million kilowatt-hours of electricity from green power sources, helping make the event a model for hosting major international events in a more sustainable way.