The Largest Electric Power Expo of China Unveils in Beijing Smart Grid Technology in the Spotlight

No. 1 Electric Power Expo in China, EP China 2012 open at Sep 26 at China International Exhibition Center in Beijing

Hong Kong (I-Newswire) October 5, 2012 - With the rapid development of industrialization and urbanization in China, the demand for electricity continues to grow, according to a report by State Grid Corporation of China. Exploring and utilizing renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency are significant to the energy supply, energy structure adjustment and energy-saving in China. Being the No. 1 Electric Power Expo in China, The 14th International Exhibition on Electric Power Equipment and Technology, The 7th International Exhibition on Electrical Equipment and 2012 International Exhibition on Electric Power Automation Equipment and Technology (namely as EP China 2012) open at Sep 26 at China International Exhibition Center (Hall 1A, 1B & 2-7), Beijing, PR China. Organized by China Electricity Council and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., the 3-day expo is tailored for power grid and power group corporations, power generation & project, power supply bureaux, R&D institutes and building contractors to source and keep abreast of technology advance and market update. 800 renowned exhibitors from 20 countries / regions are ready to showcase their wide-range of equipment and solutions.

The opening ceremony are officiated by Mr. Zhang Ji Yao, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC Population, Resources and Environment Sub-Committee, Resident of Chinese Society for Electric Engineering, Mr. Yang Kun, Principal Engineer of State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Mr. Sun Yu Cai, Executive Vice President of China Electricity Council, Mr. Stanley Chu, Chairman of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd, and leaders from State Grid Corporation, the major power group corporations, and well-attended by leaders from power supply bureaux from different provinces and cities of China, the Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation, embassy and trade commissioners in Beijing, etc.

800 Exhibitors from 20 Countries/Regions
As the leading electric power exhibition in Asia, EP China 2012 serves as a unique business platform bringing international and Chinese brands under one roof with their latest technology and equipment. 800 exhibitors from 20 countries / regions in 8 exhibition halls cover a wide scope of Power Transmission & Distribution Equipment & Technology, Power Generation Equipment, Power Dispatching System, Smart Grid Technology, Power Automation, Control & Testing Equipment, Instrumentation, Industrial Power Equipment, Green Technology, Mid-to-low Voltage Electrical Equipment and Accessories, etc.

In the Chinese Halls, several hundreds of Chinese suppliers showcase their quality equipment and products catering for overseas importers and dealers. On the other side, Chinese visitors are expected to be enlightened by grasping the latest market intelligence from overseas exhibitors and establishing industry networks throughout the show. Overseas pavilions by Germany, USA (US Embassy – Commercial Service), Taiwan (Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association), and Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation are ready to showcase both sophisticated techniques and new products.

Spectacular on Smart Grid & Power Automation Technologies
The show assembles electric power giants, including ABB, 3M, Emerson Network Power, Hitachi, Hyundai, LS Cable & System, Linbo Technology, Yongda Group, Chint, Rittal, Ormazabal, Multi-Contact, Phoenix Contact, NARI, Mecano, S&C Electric, SKF, Plansee, Nitto Kogyo, Euco, KGE, Golden Highway, Semeureka, Comking Electric, Huaming, AEG, SBB Towers, Olympus, Man Diesel & Turbo and C&S Electric, etc. with their diversified solutions of advanced, high-efficiency and energy-saving technologies.

In 20 sessions of concurrent forums and symposia with the hottest topics on smart grid and power automation, industry specialists, government officials would share their insights into the applications and solutions of smart grid technology and development. For instance, in “2012 Smart Grid Conference”, specialists from China Electricity Council and industry professionals present the topics on “Smart Grid Policy and Planning”, “Smart Grid Standards”, “R&D on Key Equipment for Smart Substation and Power T&D”. The “Power Quality Forum” covers the Key Technology on Smart Grid Power Substation and Project Application too.

20 Delegations from Nationwide and Overseas
EP China 2012 has grabbed attentions from industry players from all over the world. Pre-registered visitors reach to over 5,000 from 61 countries / regions.　There will be over 20 trade delegations including State Grid Electric Power Research Institute, China Electric Power Research Institute, Hydrochina Beijing Engineering Corporation, (Beijing) China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation, Electric Power Company of Datong Coal Mine Group, (Beijing) China Railway Construction Electrification Design & Research Institute, Northwest Petroleum Bureau of SINOPEC, Beijing Research Institute of Automation For Machinery Industry, and overseas delegations from Czech and Moravian Electrical and Electronic Association, India, Russia, Turkey, etc.

According to a research report on electric power industry from “12th Five-year Plan” (2011-2015) released by China Electricity Council, investment in power industry in China in 2011-2012 will reach 6.1 trillion in which 3.2 trillion in electric power development and 2.9 trillion in power grid construction. These policies facilitate the development of smart grid construction in China in which new technology is of the utmost importance in view of the country’s construction of ultra-high voltage smart grid as a framework and then connecting power dispatching system at different level with high-tech, automated and interactive features.

For further show information, please visit China Electricity Council website at www.cec.org.cn & official website at www.EPChinaShow.com or contact Asale Exhibition Service Ltd.

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EP China / EP Shanghai, jointly organized by China Electricity Council and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., held in Beijing and Shanghai rotationally. Since its launch in 1986, EP exhibitions are recognized as the largest and the most reputable electric power and electrical exhibition in China, extensively supported by major power group corporations and power grid corporations of China. It is also the only electric power event in China that is endorsed as UFI Approved Event.

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