China's Energy Distribution Challenge

China faces significant challenges in energy distribution due to its vast geography, where natural resources are located in the north and west while the highest population densities and electricity demand are concentrated in the south and east. The historical reliance on transporting raw materials, particularly coal, was inefficient and led to power shortages. To address these disparities, China has developed an ultra-high voltage (UHV) grid, designed to efficiently transmit electricity from remote resource-rich areas to urban centers. This infrastructure project is pivotal not only for domestic energy needs but also for positioning China as a leader in innovative energy transmission technologies.