GE is building a smart grid demonstration center in the Yangzhou New Economy and Development Zone. Yangzhou is located on the Yangtze River in Jiangsu province.

“China has experienced unbelievable growth over the past decade, creating a massive need for energy to power businesses and consumer lifestyles—so the time is right for Yangzhou to become a smart city,” says Mark Norbom, chief executive of GE’s China business.

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