At this year’s World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), held from July 26 to 28 in Shanghai, China Southern Power Grid (CSG) took center stage—not just as a participant, but as a visionary force in the AI-powered energy revolution. With the theme “Global Solidarity in the AI Era,” the conference served as the perfect backdrop for CSG to spotlight its growing influence in using artificial intelligence to reimagine how energy systems work.
Positioned as a strategic partner of WAIC 2025, CSG unveiled its AI-driven future under the theme: “Empowering Every kWh with AI.” The company's exhibition booth drew crowds with its immersive demonstrations of how AI is already transforming operations within the power industry—from lightning-fast grid diagnostics to smarter load forecasting. Beyond the eye-catching displays, CSG hosted a dedicated forum that brought together industry thinkers to discuss how AI can reshape energy at scale.
Over the past few years, CSG has leaned hard into AI—and it’s paying off. By embedding intelligence deep within its systems, the company has laid the groundwork for a smarter, greener energy infrastructure. These efforts are crucial as China accelerates its transition toward cleaner power, supporting national goals for carbon neutrality and digital modernization.
And the impact isn’t theoretical. AI tools are already delivering results. CSG’s predictive models now boast 98.4% accuracy in electricity supply-demand assessments, helping planners work up to ten times faster. Inspection systems powered by AI are identifying equipment defects with remarkable precision—boosting efficiency by a factor of 80. These innovations are particularly vital as renewable sources like wind and solar add complexity to the grid, demanding real-time responsiveness and fault tolerance.
What sets CSG apart is not just its technology, but its mindset. The company sees AI not as a luxury, but as a necessity—a driving force behind a more reliable, adaptive, and environmentally responsible power system. And it’s not going it alone. CSG is actively fostering collaboration across the entire energy value chain, knowing full well that deep, systemic change requires a collective effort.
Looking forward, CSG is doubling down. It aims to expand the reach of AI across every corner of the energy sector, from generation to consumption. These steps are aligned with broader initiatives like “Digital China,” reinforcing the country’s commitment to being a global leader in digital transformation.
In many ways, CSG’s presence at WAIC 2025 felt like more than just a tech showcase—it was a bold statement: that AI is here, it's working, and it's powering the grid of the future.