Please enter keywords to search

Global |EN

Choose your country & Language

Asia Pacific

Australia & New Zealand
India
Indonesia
Korea
Malaysia
Singapore (Sunlight)
Vietnam

Middle East & Africa

CHINT-EGEMAC
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
UAE

Europe

France
Italy
Spain
Turkey
Kazakhstan

North America

Mexico

Latin America

Brazil
Peru
Ecuador

Choose your country & Language

Australia & New Zealand
India
Indonesia
Korea
Malaysia
Singapore (Sunlight)
Vietnam
CHINT-EGEMAC
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
UAE
France
Italy
Spain
Turkey
Kazakhstan
Mexico
Brazil
Peru
Ecuador

Please enter keywords to search

Your search term contains restricted words. Please use different keywords.

Wenzhou’s Yueqing: China’s Electrical Town Powers Low-carbon

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Situated on the southeast coast of east China’s Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou is known for its booming private sector. In the 1970s, it was a test case for China’s market reforms, relying heavily on small- and medium-sized enterprises focused on low-end manufacturing for export.

Now, the famous “Wenzhou Model” is undergoing a digital upgrade, driven by a county-level city called Yueqing. 

From solar panels to charging stations for electric vehicles, Yueqing is home to key companies that built much of China’s “smart grid” infrastructure.

At the heart of it is how 5G and cloud platforms can provide electricity at low cost – benefiting both users and the environment.

Some of the answers are on show at the CHINT IoT and Sensors Industrial Park, a $320-million project, named after the company that spearheaded it.

Inside the Electrical Town - CHINT IoT and Sensors Industrial Park, July 21, 2021. Wang Yuxiang /CGTN

1. From switch maker to industry behemoth

Thirty-seven years ago, CHINT was a small factory that made electric switches. Now, it’s the nation’s biggest supplier of rooftop solar panels, with a wide range of electronic products.

The Shanghai-listed firm posted $5.1 billion in revenues in 2020. It became the highest-valued company in Wenzhou as share prices soared to a record high in July this year.

With the industrial and incubation park, CHINT wants to showcase itself as a leader in the energy supply chain and demonstrate how it works with other key players to create an energy ecosystem.

Part of that means building hybrid systems that integrate wind, solar and thermal power to provide a continuous supply of electricity.

The systems can be digitally controlled via cloud computing to reduce energy wastage.
“Developing clean and safe energy systems is very difficult and requires collaboration across multiple fields. Improving the energy and product structures is key,” said Huang Bingrong, deputy director of CHINT IoT and Sensors Industrial Park.

Another example of a compact solution sits right outside the industrial park: street lights.

The humble lampposts are fitted with high-tech sensors, cameras and LED screens. They can monitor traffic, track air quality and provide Wi-Fi – the bigger poles even double as landing pads for drones.

The drones are deployed routinely to check road conditions, and can help with emergency and disaster response by taking aerial images.

CHINT says their technologies have been exported to 140 countries, with products ranging from power sockets to smart home appliances and solar farms.

“When we do business with the world, we work hard and adapt well. For example, we were tasked to install electricity for a makeshift hospital in Egypt when COVID-19 broke the global supply chain, but we were able to finish the job in 10 days,” said Zhang Zhihuan, vice president of CHINT Electric.

The largest manufacturer of household rooftop solar panels in China. /photo via CHINT Electric

2. Electrical Town

Yueqing is dubbed China’s electrical town for its expertise in making equipment for power-related infrastructure, home appliances and telecommunications.

Officials say the sector remains robust despite external shocks, such as international trade tensions and rising costs of raw material.

“Yueqing doesn’t have obvious geographical advantages. So the government has gone to great lengths to curate resources, including land, money and manpower,” said Guan Guoqiang, director of Yueqing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information.

“We’ve transformed old factories to create more space, creating special industry funds and offering housing and schooling benefits for skilled workers and their children.”

Still, labor shortages remain a problem, with skilled talent gravitating towards the provincial capital Hangzhou and the southern tech hub of Shenzhen.

Officials hope policy incentives that focus on high tech innovation and new incubators led by major companies will be the key to unlocking the town’s future.

The Latest
MAY 7, 2025 CHINT Q1 Report of 2025 & Annual Report of 2024

View the CHINT Q1 Report of 2025 & Annual Report of 2024.

MAY 7, 2025 CHINT to Showcase Tailored Solutions at Intersolar Europe 2025

As Europe accelerates its energy transition, CHINT is proud to present a suite of smart, customized energy solutions for Utilities, C&I, and Residential sectors at Intersolar Europe 2025.

MAY 7, 2025 CHINT Global Exhibition Tour | May 2025 Preview

From Sweden to Ghana, and Brazil to China, CHINT is showcasing solutions that drive decarbonization for a greener world.

MAY 7, 2025 Did you know CHINT—From Humble Beginnings to Global Leadership

From a small workshop in 1984 to a global leader in smart energy, CHINT has grown through bold innovation, worldwide expansion, and strong partnerships.

APRIL 30, 2025 Empowering the Future of EV Charging: CHINT Hosts Industry Exchange in Thailand

Together with YLT Electric Group, we delved into CHINT’s cutting-edge EV charging technology and gained valuable insights into the safety and reliability standards.

APRIL 30, 2025 CHINT Showcases Electric Mobility Solutions at Smart City Expo Curitiba

CHINT participated in Smart City Expo Curitiba from March 25 to 27 and showcased its presence in the sustainable cities market with electric mobility solutions.

APRIL 30, 2025 CHINT Brings Joy and Hope at the Paralympics

At a recent Paralympic event, CHINT proudly stood beside Roteract to help the young athletes, to create an unforgettable day filled with inspiration, sportsmanship, and hope.

APRIL 29, 2025 CHINT East China Base: Powering Innovation and Sustainability

Designed to lead the way in high-end, digital, and green manufacturing, CHINT East China Base serves as the core production hub for CHINT’s low and medium-voltage solutions.

APRIL 29, 2025 CHINT 2025 Q1 New Product Express

Discover how our 2025 Q1 new products are driving smarter, safer, and more adaptable energy solutions for global applications.

APRIL 14, 2025 Unlock Efficiency and Flexibility with CHINT NVF2L Drive

Meet the CHINT NVF2L Compact Micro Drive, a game-changing solution engineered to tackle modern automation challenges head-on.