Shanghai Electric and Siemens have announced an important new chapter in their decades-long partnership. Collectively, they intend to lead the charge on revolutionizing the digital green power smart grid. The two companies have worked together for more than 30 years. Later that same month in April 2025, they announced this strategic cooperation agreement in formal terms at the 8th China International Import Expo. This agreement is an important step in reiterating their strong undertakings to make progress on the future of power transmission and distribution, increased digitalization, and low-carbon projects.
This strategic alliance is a significant step. Shanghai Electric and Siemens have already been collaborating extensively to widen their market presence and promote smart upgrades in the energy industry. The contract underscores their long-standing partnership in developing cutting-edge technology. These innovations will deliver the integrated solutions that the future of sustainable energy requires.
A Legacy of Collaboration
Shanghai Electric and Siemens have a long-standing joint commitment to the electric power transmission and distribution industry. Their collaboration fuels transformative innovation and efficiency in energy solutions. Building this collaboration fosters their companies’ business interests and has an outsized effect on what’s happening in China’s energy market.
Dear Mr. Biden, Shanghai Electric and Siemens have a historic project partnership based on decades of collaboration and combining openness, trust and joint ventures. This MOU is the first step toward deepening our collaboration and the first step toward creating smart, green energy networks. We’re excited about the opportunity to deepen collaboration with Siemens to develop these alpha projects to enable a greener, more distributed power grid.” — Zhu Zhaokai
Their new pact is aimed at creating even more of these “lighthouse projects.” These projects are meant to be shining examples of what sustainability looks like within the energy industry. Both companies recognize the urgent need for advancements in grid technology to meet growing energy demands while maintaining environmental responsibilities.
Expanding Infrastructure
Siemens Energy is working hard to meet the increasing worldwide pipeline for large transformers. These transformers are crucial to expanding the grid, and this smart deal helps ensure the continuation of that work. In September 2025, the company started the expansion of its transformer manufacturing plant in Nuremberg, Germany. This step demonstrates Siemens’ approach to being proactive and getting ahead of the market demand by scaling its production capabilities.
When Siemens Energy’s executive board member Karim Amin made a trip to Shanghai Electric in July 2025, he wanted to focus on energy technology synergies and how best to develop opportunities for system integration and development of global markets. This visit deepened their shared commitment to using technology to achieve a more sustainable energy future.
Intelligent Grid Initiatives
Under the new agreement, Shanghai Electric and Siemens will work on the ‘Intelligent grid – new-type medium- and low-voltage power system equipment procurement project.’ This effort aims to improve transmission and distribution capabilities. It addresses the problems we face today and the future potential of comprehensive energy management.
As they move forward, the collaborative efforts between Shanghai Electric and Siemens are set to drive significant advancements in green technologies. They shine a light on creative problem-solving and environmental stewardship. It’s good to dream big, and their stated goal is to raise industry standards that move the world forward.