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• Title: China’s Power Industry: From Post-Revolution Recovery to Global Leadership (1949–Present)
• Subtitle: Achievements, Challenges, and Future Vision
• Author/Organization: [Your Name/Department]
• Date: [Presentation Date]

Table of Contents

1. Historical Context & Significance
2. Key Development Phases
3. Major Achievements & Innovations
4. Challenges & Future Directions
5. Conclusion

1. Historical Context & Significance

• Post-1949 Baseline:
  • 1949: Total electricity generation 4.3 TWh, rural electrification rate <10%.
  • Infrastructure concentrated in coastal cities; severe shortages nationwide.
• Strategic Importance:
  • Foundation for industrialization and modernization.
  • Critical to poverty alleviation and quality of life improvements.

2. Key Development Phases

Phase 1: Reconstruction & Foundation (1949–1978)

• Soviet-aided projects (e.g., Jilin Thermal Power Plant).
• Landmark hydropower projects: Xinanjiang Dam (1960), Liujiaxia Dam (1974).
• National grid framework established.

Phase 2: Reform, Opening-Up, & Rapid Expansion (1978–2000)

• Foreign investment and tech transfer (thermal/nuclear power).
• Three Gorges Dam launched (1994).
• Rural electrification drives: Eliminated "non-electrified counties" by 2000.

Phase 3: Green Transition & Global Leadership (2000–Present)

• Ultra-High Voltage (UHV) transmission breakthroughs (world’s first ±800kV UHV line, 2009).
• Renewable energy dominance: Solar/wind capacity exceeds 1,000 GW (2023).
• Smart grids and EV charging networks.

3. Major Achievements & Innovations

• Scale:
  • Total installed capacity: 2,900 GW (2023), #1 globally.
  • Annual generation: 8.8 trillion kWh (2023), surpassing EU and U.S.
• Technological Leadership:
  • UHV grids enable cross-regional power transfer (e.g., West-East Electricity Transfer Project).
  • Innovations in offshore wind, VSC-HVDC, and energy storage.
• Energy Mix Transformation:
  • Non-fossil sources exceed 50% of installed capacity (2023).
  • World’s largest hydropower, solar, and wind fleets.

4. Challenges & Future Directions

• Current Challenges:
  • Coal dependency persists (50% of generation).
  • Grid flexibility and energy storage bottlenecks.
  • Regional supply-demand imbalances.
• Future Goals:
  • Dual Carbon Targets (Peak CO₂ by 2030, Carbon Neutrality by 2060).
  • Next-gen tech: Hydrogen, nuclear fusion, AI-powered grids.
  • Global partnerships for sustainable energy transition.

5. Conclusion

• Summary:
  • Electricity access transformed from scarcity to abundance, fueling economic miracles.
  • A model of balancing scale, innovation, and sustainability.
• Vision:
  • Building a "Clean, Secure, and Smart" power system for the 21st century.
• Closing Quote:
  • "Energy is the engine of progress; China’s journey lights the path for global sustainability."

Closing Slide

• Thank You!
• Q&A
• References:
  • National Bureau of Statistics, National Energy Administration, IEA reports.

Design Tips:

• Use timelines, charts (e.g., capacity growth 1949 vs. 2023), and photos (e.g., Three Gorges Dam vs. floating solar farms).
• Highlight contrasts (past scarcity vs. modern surplus) to emphasize progress.
• Keep slides concise (20–25 total), using bullet points and visuals.

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