Four Departments: Breakthrough in Energy-Saving Equipment Key Materials and Components by 2028

Securities Times Reporter Han Zhongnan

Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, and the National Energy Administration jointly issued the “Implementation Plan for High-Quality Development of Energy-saving Equipment (2026–2028)” (hereinafter referred to as the “Implementation Plan”). It proposes that by 2028, breakthroughs will be made in key materials and components for energy-saving equipment, the energy system matching and operational efficiency in key industries will continue to improve, the energy efficiency levels of energy-saving equipment such as motors and transformers will reach international leading levels, and the market share of energy-saving equipment will further increase. On March 20, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology held a press conference to interpret the details of the “Implementation Plan.”

Energy-saving equipment refers to products and devices designed and manufactured with advanced technology in all stages of energy production and use, capable of improving energy utilization efficiency and reducing energy consumption and losses. Wang Peng, Director of the Department of Energy Conservation and Comprehensive Utilization of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, stated, “The 14th Five-Year Plan is a critical period for the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, as well as a key stage for achieving carbon peak goals. The release of the ‘Implementation Plan’ aims to continuously improve the energy efficiency of highly versatile, high-energy-consuming, and promising energy-saving equipment, and to strengthen the supply and application of such equipment.”

The “Implementation Plan” focuses on six categories of energy-saving equipment: energy-efficient motors, transformers, industrial heat pumps, industrial refrigeration (heating) equipment, water electrolysis hydrogen production equipment, and information communication devices. It proposes a development path aimed at promoting energy conservation and carbon reduction in key industry sectors.

Wang Peng said that in terms of specific deployment, the “Implementation Plan” reflects “three highlights.” First, technological innovation is emphasized—while promoting overall machine efficiency, efforts are made to independently tackle foundational materials and core components, upgrade product green manufacturing processes, and extend to equipment operation optimization. Second, system collaboration is prioritized—addressing issues like “big pulling small carts” and low system operation efficiency by strengthening system coupling and matching. Third, digital intelligence empowerment is highlighted—focusing on the application of artificial intelligence and other new-generation information technologies in energy-saving equipment, with tasks such as building large models for equipment energy saving and carbon reduction, and developing efficient intelligent energy-saving devices.

Regarding the promotion of the “Implementation Plan,” Li Tai, Deputy Director of the Resource Conservation and Environmental Protection Department of the National Development and Reform Commission, stated that the commission will deepen the promotion of energy equipment upgrades through improving policy and standard systems, carrying out targeted actions, and leveraging government investment. Moving forward, the focus will be on promoting energy-saving and carbon-reducing renovations in key industries such as steel, electrolytic aluminum, cement, and flat glass—industries with high energy consumption and carbon emissions—advancing phased upgrades. Additionally, standards will be strengthened to guide efforts, various funding channels will be coordinated to support energy-saving and carbon-reducing projects, and full-process supervision and services will be ensured.

As industry leaders, central enterprises play an important role in promoting energy-saving equipment upgrades. Zhang Xiaosong, Deputy Director of the Social Responsibility Bureau of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, revealed that the commission has incorporated equipment renewal into the performance evaluation of central enterprise leaders and the green development assessment system. By 2025, related investments by central enterprises are expected to reach 1 trillion yuan, with significant results. Next, the commission will focus on benchmarking and improvement, accelerate stock iteration, strengthen green procurement to stimulate market vitality, enhance assessment and evaluation, and reinforce main responsibilities, guiding central enterprises to set an example and achieve tangible results.

(Edited by: Wang Zhiqiang HF013)

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