State Grid Tai'an: Small power station, huge green revolution

Nestled in Taoyuan town, a renowned peach-growing region, State Grid Tai'an Power Supply Company built a smart zero-carbon power supply station with "light storage and flexibility".

This innovative project is a model for clean energy, combining multiple technologies to create a flexible and self-sufficient power ecosystem.

State Grid Tai'an in Taoyuan town of Tai'an, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The station harnesses local sun and wind energy. A 160kW solar panel system on its roof and carport is supported by small wind turbines, forming a clean energy. The real innovation, however, lies in its mobility and storage capabilities.

The facility uses two mobile energy storage systems that act like giant "mobile power banks." They store energy when demand is low and release it during peak hours. Their mobile design allows for rapid deployment to provide instant, "zero-delay" emergency power to locations like highway toll stations.

Mobile energy storage systems from State Grid Tai'an. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

For the local community, the benefits are clear. The station has installed two Vehicle-to-Grid charging piles. Local electric vehicle owners report a vastly improved experience, noting the convenience of nearby charging powered entirely by green electricity.

These smart chargers can draw power from the station's solar and storage systems and can even send energy back to the grid during periods of high demand.

The Vehicle-to-Grid charging piles installed by State Grid Tai'an. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An intelligent platform manages the entire system — solar, storage, wind, and charging piles. According to Liu Chenguang, director of the Taoyuan Station, this integrated setup generates approximately 186,000 kWh of green electricity annually, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 130 metric tons — equivalent to planting 7,100 trees.

This small station is a major step forward. It demonstrates how green technology can drive regional low-carbon transformation, proving that a sustainable energy future is within reach.