The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA), also known as Beijing E-Town, plans to establish China's first zero-carbon benchmark industrial park dedicated to new energy and intelligent connected vehicles by 2028. The plan was outlined at a policy briefing and case-sharing session on green energy and trade during the 2026 China International Import Expo (CIIE), where the area presented its approach to building a low-carbon industrial ecosystem.

On December 26, 2025, Beijing E-Town was selected for the first group of national-level zero-carbon park development projects under the guidance of the National Development and Reform Commission(NDRC) of the People's Republic of China. It was the only park in Beijing included in the list. The initiative will center on the New Energy and Intelligent Connected Vehicle Industrial Park, an industrial cluster within the wider development area, and draw on leading companies including Beijing Benz, Xiaomi Auto, CATL's battery operations, Goldwind and Schneider Electric.

Together, these companies and supporting infrastructure are expected to help establish an integrated zero-carbon energy system linking power generation, grids, energy consumption and storage.

Industrial Output Supported by Relatively Low Energy and Carbon Intensity

Beijing E-Town's industrial base and existing environmental performance provide the foundation for the initiative. According to a representative, the area accounts for about 4 percent of Beijing's total energy consumption and carbon emissions, while generating nearly 40 percent of the city's industrial added value. Its energy consumption and carbon emissions per unit of industrial output are approximately half the municipal average.

The area also has 54 nationally recognized green factories, the highest number among Beijing's districts and development areas. Its annual green electricity trading volume exceeds 2 billion kWh, ranking first in the city. Distributed solar photovoltaic installations connected to the grid have surpassed 250 megawatts, generating approximately 250 million kWh of electricity a year.

The zero-carbon park initiative is intended to build on these advantages through coordinated policies, projects, platforms and operational mechanisms, rather than relying on the development of a single industrial site.

Policy Incentives to Support the Full Project Lifecycle

Beijing E-Town has introduced a policy framework known as "1+5+N", covering 40 areas of support. Incentives include a green electricity trading reward of CNY 0.01 per kWh (approximately USD 0.0015), a subsidy of CNY 800 per kW (about USD 120) for distributed solar photovoltaic installations, and CNY 1,200 per tonne (about USD 180) for energy-saving and technical renovation projects.

During China's 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), the area disbursed CNY 350 million (approximately USD 52.5 million) in policy incentives, helping generate more than CNY 2 billion (approximately USD 300 million) in green investment.

The next phase will focus on support for energy storage, direct connections to green electricity supplies and digital platforms for monitoring energy use and carbon emissions within the national-level zero-carbon park. The aim is to provide policy support throughout the entire project lifecycle, from construction and operation to final assessment.

Demonstration Projects Across Energy Supply and Industrial Applications

The area is developing projects in both energy infrastructure and practical applications, with the aim of creating models that can be replicated elsewhere.

Several companies have already completed projects: Goldwind has developed what it describes as China's first carbon-neutral industrial park; Schneider Electric has established Beijing's first zero-carbon factory; Beijing Benz has built the city's largest photovoltaic project; and Xiaomi Auto has completed Beijing's largest building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) project.

Beijing E-Town is also expanding the use of green electricity and carbon-management services. Its Green Electricity and Carbon Sink Service Station has facilitated what is described as China's first market-based, integrated service covering green electricity, green electricity certificates, carbon allowances and environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements. Cross-regional green electricity transactions for the zero-carbon park have exceeded 400 million kWh.

To reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the area is advancing a long-distance geothermal heating project at CNPC's Fengheying geothermal field. The project will combine geothermal energy with municipal heating networks, providing a potential model for industrial parks in inland areas seeking to reduce direct emissions from natural gas consumption.

AI-Based Energy Management and Low-Carbon Transport

Beijing E-Town is working with State Grid Integrated Energy Service Group to develop an AI-powered energy and carbon management platform known as "One Network, Two Clouds". The platform is designed to integrate energy data and cloud-based computing capabilities, enabling the application of time- and location-specific electricity carbon emission factors.

The initiative is intended to establish China's first demonstration of this type of application, allowing electricity-related carbon emissions to be calculated at minute-level intervals. It can also automatically generate assessment reports and supporting documentation required for national-level zero-carbon park certification.

For low-carbon transport, the area plans to use the Majuqiao Logistics Park as a pilot site for an integrated demonstration connecting vehicles, charging and refuelling stations, industrial parks and the wider transport network.

New Mechanisms for Technology Development and Carbon Measurement

The area is also using international collaboration and technical services to support the transition. Its Green and Intelligent Future Global Sustainability Challenge invites participants worldwide to submit solutions in green technology and intelligent innovation.

It has established China's first carbon measurement service station to provide businesses with integrated services for online emissions monitoring, calculation and reporting. A digital simulation laboratory for zero-carbon parks is also being developed to test plans and operational arrangements across the full process, from design and construction to day-to-day management. The facility will support both the assessment of the national-level park and companies' validation of low-carbon technologies.

Clean Energy to Meet All Park Electricity Demand by 2028

By 2028, Beijing E-Town aims to have more than 90 percent of the park's energy consumption supplied by clean energy, with renewable energy covering 100 percent of its electricity demand.

The area plans to use the national-level zero-carbon park initiative to open up more application scenarios, strengthen cooperation across the industrial ecosystem and expand services for businesses. It also aims to work with international partners on green energy development and trade, while developing a model for the low-carbon transformation of industrial parks.