Macao grid stability services

Will Cem replace CSG power capacity in Macau by 2030?

CEM’s goal is to replace the power capacity Macau imports from CSG with CEM’s installed capacity from clean energy in Dawan District by 2030. To this end, Liu says, “Huawei and CEM are cooperating in a power data transmission network, OT system infrastructure construction, and a medium-voltage communication network.

Can Smart Grid technology improve Macau's power supply?

“Using smart grid technologies, we’ve improved the stability and quality of Macau’s power supply,” says Evan Liu, the Director of Power and Networks Dispatch for Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM).

Does Macau need a clean power supply?

However, Liu states that ensuring a clean power supply and reducing emissions will ensure that electricity remains affordable to Macau’s citizens. In Macau’s Dawan District, CEM is currently involved in constructing renewable energy sources such as offshore wind power and solar photovoltaic power generation.

What is the power supply network between Guangdong and Macau?

The power supply network between Guangdong and Macau was first established in 1984 when CEM invested in the Shaoguan Power Station in Guangdong to transmit electricity to Macau through a 110kV transmission line. Since then, the volume of the network has been on the rise.

Why does Macau need road excavations?

As Macau’s power supply network consists of underground cables, road excavations are a necessary part of supplying these large-scale projects with power and reconstructing aging infrastructure. “It’s inconvenient for the general public and a challenge for CEM,” explains Liu.

Will Guangdong power grid work without interfering with each other?

The project will allow several power grids to operate without interfering with each other while supporting each other in case of emergencies such as large-scale blackouts, said Pang Peng, general manager of the Guangdong Power Grid Company's infrastructure department.